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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. These color codes were designed to indicate where it was safe to insure mortgages. Anywhere African Americans lived or lived nearby, were colored red to indicate that these neighborhoods were too risky to insure mortgages.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

With Wise Pelican, you can try both — it’s a fantastic resource for beautifully designed postcards and letters. Perhaps they don’t receive strong enough offers or struggle to address issues that arise at home inspection. Definitely include a business card in the envelope, as your information won’t be printed on the letter itself.

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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. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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Mortgage Term Glossary

Assurance Financial

If you plan to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, you’ll likely encounter mortgage loan terms and definitions that may be unfamiliar — especially if you’re buying a house for the first time. Use the home loan glossary below to get familiar with terms and definitions that might be new to you. Home Inspection.

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How To Find & Lease Commercial Space for Rent in 2022 [Full Guide]

The Robert Weiler Company

Indemnity and Insurance. And the landlord pays for all operating expenses, such as maintenance, property taxes, and insurance. property taxes, insurance, building maintenance, utilities, janitorial services, and property management fees). Taxes and Assessments. Compliance with Laws. Maintenance and Repairs. Damage to Premises.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. They should definitely not be paid the same. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing. Inspection training was very good.

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FHA vs. USDA Loans: What’s the Difference?

Assurance Financial

It guarantees or insures the FHA loan program. Since private lenders have insurance from the FHA, they are more likely to lend money to people who wouldn’t qualify for a conventional mortgage. In exchange for looser requirements and government insurance, FHA loans require borrowers to pay mortgage insurance.