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Can 3-D printed homes help solve the housing crisis?

Housing Wire

A former Texas A&M cross country and track athlete and Episcopalian minister, Ballard in 2011 co-founded TreeHouse , a retailer to sell environmentally friendly home construction materials. TreeHouse worked with Tesla on an ecofriendly home battery and opened a 25,000-square-foot retail store in Dallas. Khater wrote.

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What Are Fannie’s New Appraisal Online Formats?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Appraisal Institute President, non-lender appraisals, Changing state appraisal laws, Fannie modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. That is why at first it seems that the construction of living space within such premise is impossible.

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Weird Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. It also fails to provide specific guidance and examples of what is prohibited by law. To read more, click here.

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Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: How to Tell the Difference

Assurance Financial

In a market that favors buyers, sellers and their realtors have to put in a much greater effort to make their homes stand out through means of social media, open houses, and advertisements. Real estate overdevelopment in an area often leads to an excess housing supply. Tips for Buying in a Seller’s Market.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As you might expect, it didn’t take long for both John and Suzy’s parents to hire a law firm and start going after all the real estate professionals involved. I used Hypothetical Assumptions for new construction, of course. =. acre property complete with the castle and carriage house is on a riverbank. Excerpts: The 1.76-acre

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How Much Income You Need To Buy A Home In West / Southwest Houston

Houston Properties

She made our buying experience an enjoyable one, not only for us, but for our daughter, son-in-law and several of our friends. We have bought and sold many houses, and Paige has been the best realtor we have ever worked with. The 1,100-acre area showcases a great variety of new construction homes and notable amenities.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”. Don’t be those agents Use the law of averages to your benefit and understand that if you generate enough leads, the income will follow. I was discouraged from this when I got into the business. I almost went out of business in the first year.