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HW+ Member Spotlight: Jeremy Potter

Housing Wire

I continue to refer to this as the best piece of advice I have ever received because it reflects two key values. It’s also more modern and appealing to first-time home buyers. HousingWire: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Jeremy Potter: Greater investment and incentives for factory-built housing.

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7 best real estate schools in North Carolina (NC) for 2024

Housing Wire

Before you dive in, it’s important to know that in North Carolina, all beginning real estate agents are referred to as provisional brokers. And the school’s practice tests, contract workshops, and other tools are designed to ensure confidence as you begin your career. Primarily video with some light reading, activities & quizzes.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

In their software, appraisers have historical files that they may want to refer to, they have extensive template language already developed, and frankly they’re just used to it. Reports in the new standard, will be dynamic, expanding and contracting, based on the scope of work for that appraisal assignment.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

As part of their appraisal modernization efforts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have issued test forms for Hybrid and Desktop appraisal assignments. The GSEs have also issued guidance for these test forms, which can be found online here: URAR Hybrid and Desktop Appraisal Forms – Quick Reference.

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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Reference Guides for the Restricted Appraisal Update Report and Completion Report to provide guidance on entering information and how it will be displayed. For purposes of this monograph, please assume the standard Fannie Mae definition (here by reference). The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 6.28

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Liability, Bias, reviewers with little experience, GSE modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. acre lot A spectacular midcentury modern home, cantilevered 16 feet in the air, recently hit the market for $3 million in Oakland, CA.