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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

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In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do. percent from 5.71

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

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I have never done an “official” ROV for a lender, but I did not like any lender clients objecting to my values. And if you work in real estate, be prepared to serve clients in all stations of life. Instead, they can have rights to it via an easement agreement until 2153—an arrangement that protects the house from developers.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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Bunzel was also able to provide some helpful tips for appraisers as far as how to communicate with their clients about CO detectors. For example, Bunzel says that appraisers and home inspectors should make it clear to their clients that they do not warranty if the device is working, just that it is there. percent from 5.14

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Appraisals and Water Frontage

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The canal was owned by the state with an unclear easement for building beyond the rear lot line. Communicating with non-lender clients is very, very different than lenders! retail residential mortgage applications, and has been conducted weekly since 1990. One was on a tidal canal and built around 1943. percent from 4.57