Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The builder’s rep already preapproved you with their lender and has a contract out ready for you to sign. Literally, their legal responsibility is to put the seller’s interests first, not your own. Get an agent whose legal responsibility is to put your interests first. Your spouse is ecstatic. It is your home, your choice.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Caballero does not have to guide these corporate clients through the legal and administrative work — and emotional heft — of selling a home. There’s a management process we do where we touch each listing approximately 23 times, from changing the status and stage in construction process to changing the photographs.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

You’ll learn key ways to work on eliminating bias and reduce your legal risk. You’ll also learn why “cultural competency” knowledge and skills are truly important for appraisers – you’ll see how a lack of cultural competency has led appraisers into legal quagmires. Legal topics are very popular with appraisers. percent from 6.71

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Merle Whitehead, who in 2016 sold his brokerage RealtyUSA to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services , “years ago, worked diligently to increase the share of buyers who were under contract to work with his agents,” says Murray. “He got up to 20% to 30%, as I recall.” ” That means cutting occupancy and operating costs.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? While often overlooking the CBG adjustment, the underwriter conceded that it might occasionally offer useful insights, yet also acknowledged the problematic nature of such a methodology and anticipated possible legal repercussions for Fannie Mae. percent from 7.13 percent from 7.40

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 17, 2023

When it comes to forms that require legally binding signatures, such as contracts or payment agreements, make sure that your form provider offers E-SIGN Act-compliant digital signature capture. It’s true, audit season can be a stressful and time-consuming process, but digital forms can help you streamline your preparation process.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Supply chain disruptions as experienced in recent times can lead to shortages in construction materials. Construction Project Delays Construction project delays can cost homeowners both time and money. Permit Problems Failing to secure the necessary permits can lead to legal consequences, fines and delays in your project.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

An assessor may contract with an independent fee appraiser to help identify property characteristics, measure properties, confirm the building’s condition and quality of construction, or review assessment disputes from taxpayers. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Obviously, you need legal counsel, but you may also need USPAP counsel as well. So, your first step is to get proper counsel, who can then give you proper advice… A state’s appraisal board carries the sword and shield of legal counsel. The main house is just the end modules of shipping containers, and the rest is steel construction.”

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This will include the address, legal description, property taxes, and other information pertinent to the property. Depending on whether the appraisal is for a purchase or if the appraisal is for an individual that needs one for private use, the next information will be pertaining to the contract data.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 14, 2023

After nearly a year, the housing sector’s contraction is coming to an end,” notes Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors® chief economist, speaking about the U.S. Existing-home sales, pending contracts and new-home construction pending contracts have turned the corner and climbed for the past three months.” 

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 5, 2023

Almost one-third of new warehouse space for lease is snatched up before the construction project is complete. Renters are outpacing the construction of industrial units and warehouses. Do they have any legal problems? Industrial real estate investors and developers can’t add new properties to the market fast enough.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They really appreciate it, and it ensures you can complete assignments on time as you had planned (no one likes waiting for a legal description only to have it show up on your day of 4 inspections!). It ruled that the lender did not owe the borrower a legal duty to assure that the independent appraiser’s valuation was correct.

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GoForrmz

AUGUST 19, 2022

Today many private communications take place in the digital realm, from online banking and legal documentation to telehealth visits and prescriptions, online security continues to grow and improve. See How Digital Forms Benefit Educators.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The first question to talk about is this: “Does the real estate appraiser have any ethical, moral, or legal responsibility to protect the consumer/mortgagor2, 3, 4 when appraising a property for a mortgagee/client?”… Constructed from adobe and stucco in 1981, this luxe earthship is known as the Desert Flower.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

Appraisers also factor in the neighbourhood, such as nearby school zones, local crime rates, the lot size, proximity to amenities, and any up and coming construction that might increase the value of the existing property. They both happen prior to the sale of a home and are often both added as subjects on a contract.

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AmeriMac

JULY 25, 2022

The cost approach values a property based on the sum of the cost of the land and the cost of property construction, less the calculated depreciation over time. Even the most well-respected appraisers can make a mistake or overlook something that could negatively impact your contract. Resolves Legal Conflict. Cost Approach.

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, (E-Sign Act), was signed into law on June 30, 2000 , but it took until 2007 for the Federal Reserve Board to finalize and adopt the detailed rules and standards of legally binding, electronic signatures. Why is the E-SIGN Act so Important? ” — U.S.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 26, 2022

But, I always use the Cost Approach for new construction to determine the financial feasibility of custom homes. To read lots of details, including the legal ruling, plus appraiser comments, click here. ==. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 5.43 percent from 5.45

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Appraisal Today

JULY 8, 2022

Excerpts: Built sometime in the late 19th century, a Victorian-era row house was constructed on St. By Peter Christensen, Founder of Valuation Legal. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) decreased to 5.74 Half House in Toronto. Video – 30 minutes.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

These types of clauses are now incredibly common amongst the construction trades, real estate professionals, wedding services, financial services, and more. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 6.30 percent from 6.40 percent from 6.36

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Consequently, both the appraiser and home inspector ended up on the receiving end of a “wrongful death” legal claim. I used Hypothetical Assumptions for new construction, of course. =. An artist and jeweler built the residence so that it blends into the surroundings, and the exterior has held up since its construction in 1989. “So

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 14, 2024

For example, certain houses can be constructed for 50% less than a similar-sized site-built home, making quality housing more affordable for thousands of Americans. Factory-built house is a term that refers generally to a number of house types that are constructed or fabricated, at least in part, off site. percent from 0.3

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The most common problems are changes in the home from contract to close and agreed upon repairs. Substantially the Same The GA Association of Realtors (GAR) contract stipulates that the property will be in substantially the same condition as it was on binding agreement date. The entire contract includes the disclosures.

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Hank Miller Team

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Many will consider new construction, often visiting the projects and sales reps or calling the information lines. Builders write their own rules and their own contracts, there is no obligation to use the GAR forms. Buyer Agent Discount The biggest myth surrounding new construction and buyer’s agents involves commissions.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The commercial real estate appraiser must consider everything that could affect a property’s value; some factors include property conditions, neighborhood, economy, market conditions, legal factors, and even the political climate. Cost approach : Essentially, this technique equates the property value to the cost of constructing a replica.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 14, 2021

Operationally, it triggers a series of legal processes necessary to reallocate ownership of assets and belongings from the deceased to their beneficiaries. Settling an estate usually requires probate, the legal process reassigning ownership from a deceased person to their living beneficiary performed in court.

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Empire Appraisal Group

MAY 20, 2021

This column is not based on specific legal advice to anyone and is based on principles subject to change from time to time. © 2021 Journal Media Group.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In my city of 78,000 population, there are over 10,000 buildings constructed prior to 1930, including many classic Victorians. the price of the Naples compound was justified not only because of the size, location, and yacht basin, but also because it would be difficult to construct such a property again. percent from 6.80

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

Helpful information includes tax parcel numbers, legal descriptions, number of buildings, building size, etc. Leased Fee Interest – Defined as the ownership interest held by the landlord, which includes the right to receive the contract rent specified in the lease plus the reversionary right when the lease expires. Value Scenarios.

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Key Appraisal Items to Communicate.

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GoForrmz

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It’s important to have a system in place that allows you to quickly and easily gather information from your clients, streamline the contract process, and manage data—for your own business and your clientele. For consultants (from digital transformations to accounting and finance) this is even more true.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

So, when we look at all of the data above, here are our main predictions (legal disclaimers below: these are simply our opinions, and we don’t have a crystal ball): Specific neighborhoods with above average income, zoned to good schools that have historically been good stores of wealth will perform very well. How Is My Neighborhood Doing?

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing. These homes aren't exactly new construction, but they are a steal. In fact, your lender has a legal obligation to spell out these fees and mortgage terms. Ask around for recommendations so you get an experienced agent who puts you first.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Cost of construction and materials. The two main reasons behind obtaining a commercial real estate appraisal are buying and selling commercial property and legal governance. Independent and not contracted with any third party, institution, or broker. Floor plans. Neighborhood and location. Recent sales of comparable properties.

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Realvals

JULY 29, 2022

Page one contains the subject, contract, neighborhood, site, and improvement sections. The legal description, parcel number, tax year, and annual taxes are next. Page One – Contract. The contract section is only used when the purpose of the appraisal is for a purchase. For a 1004 appraisal report, it is six pages.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

This is actually about fewer buyers getting into contract. Excerpt: ASC just sent a letter to state appraiser regulatory officials pointing out that the USPAP update course is factually inaccurate and puts appraisers in legal jeopardy if they follow it. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 4.95

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