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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

I grew up in Houston, and I’ve seen the benefits and the pitfalls of real estate development in perhaps the most lightly regulated city in the United States — a place where developers don’t fret about complex building regulations, because such regulations simply don’t exist. The results are uneven, but can be inspiring.

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Inside Fairway’s bold plan to boost reverse purchase business

Housing Wire

Last week, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation announced the hiring of Tane Cabe as its new reverse business development manager with a focus on Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) business. of all endorsements in 2021. Harlan Accola. And so, they know the local real estate agents. Dan Hultquist.

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FAQs About Virtual Property Inspections with RemoteVal

McKissock

On April 12, 2023, McKissock Learning will host a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Virtual Inspections with RemoteVal.” Plus, check out the FAQs below to learn some basic info about virtual property inspections with RemoteVal in advance of the webinar. Who developed this technology? Register now.

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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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Modular homebuilding startup Veev on the verge of bankruptcy

Housing Wire

Veev’s business model is innovative: it provides pre-inspected, fully cladded walls directly to homebuilders , ready for installation. Veev said at the time that the funding would be used to scale its operations, accelerate its research and development, and expand construction into new markets.

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How Digital Forms Can Help Your Small Business

GoForrmz

Digital forms for your small business In today’s tech space, small businesses are going digital, and it’s clear why. Covid lockdowns had forced businesses and customers across the globe to go online. More small businesses than ever were going digital to survive. This mass digital transformation kicked off in 2020.

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Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning Form Desktop Valuation Training Partnership

Appraisal Buzz

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. About McKissock Learning.

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