Appraisal Buzz

MAY 6, 2024

Add to this rising replacement costs and legal fees, increased government regulation, inflation, and fraud, and companies are bleeding about a billion dollars every three weeks. According to Mehlomakulu, ICON’s homes are 350% stronger and are designed to outlive the traditional spec home by nearly triple their life expectancy.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In a legal memo, HUD stated that SPCPs are allowed under the Fair Housing Act. Lenders see the documentation requirement — where lenders would provide a rationale for the program’s targeting — as a record of past failings, according to attorneys who represent mortgage lenders. A special purpose credit program can take many forms.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2022

Treasury Department has issued new guidance empowering state, local and tribal governments to direct more of the funding appropriated under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 toward affordable-housing investments. billion for affordable-housing development and preservation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

But Fannie Mae , the government-sponsored entity that backstops a significant portion of the country’s mortgages, does not seek an exception to the 1974 Federal Privacy Act. NFIP provides over five million policies, according to CRS, in jurisdictions that meet federal criteria on building, design standards, and risk index.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Mortgage rates had climbed close to the 7% range and he was determined to remain competitive on pricing with rival loan officers in North Carolina. One top-producing California -based loan officer said she was excited when a top 35 mortgage lender tried to recruit her with the promise of multiple pricing buckets.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

One area in the mortgage and real estate industry that has been evolving for nearly two decades is digital closings. E-mortgage volume spikes. During the first six months of 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that the volume of e-mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spiked significantly.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In business for close to two decades, The CE Shop offers real estate exam prep, continuing education, and broker licensing courses, plus programs for prospective mortgage and appraisal professionals. The CE Shop also provides licensing and qualifying courses for mortgage and appraisal professionals. The Leap 2.0

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

With the housing market’s potential now at a 13-year high point due to a combination of high demand, low rates, increased buying power and low inventory, the need to streamline and digitize the mortgage process has arguably never been more important. RON is as safe and secure as the old way, with multiple layers of protection built right in.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Goldstone is an executive at a mortgage servicer company trying to reach out to homeowners. “We But we’re having a hard time reaching out to them,” he said during a panel at the annual Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights Forum held in New York City in October. We know who the borrowers are. We service their loans. of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit your legal liability and keep yourself and your business protected. Craig Capilla will discuss the legal ins and outs of the engagement letter to put appraisers in the best position to satisfy client expectations and limit liability. CE course: Avoiding Mortgage Fraud for Appraisers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Residential zoning laws are designed to promote orderly development, control traffic flow, and ensure that noise and activity levels are appropriate to each specific neighborhood. Decades ago, zoning laws were used to legally segregate local communities based on race. It’s basic math, but how we got to this point is more complex.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Acres: 0.7960055, built in 1993 The residence in Poipu was built in 1993 and designed by Seattle architect Ralph D.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Find hidden survey pins Survey pins are thin iron bars in the ground used to designate property lines. Hiring a professional surveyor is the only legally binding method to determine exactly where the property lines fall. Review the legal survey document to determine the “basis of bearing,” which should be explained in the document.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is considering giving more financial firms, including nonbank mortgage lenders, access to the $1.4 Any expansion would require congressional actions and would need firms to agree to more government oversight, the outlet reported. FHLBs – 11 U.S.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

New FHA ROV Policy By Dave Towne, May 3, 2024 Excerpts: Up until recently, there has never been a standardized policy for mortgage loan related Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests after an appraisal has been submitted. Now there is, per the attached PDF HUD/FHA mortgage letter. The mortgage loan officer handling the loan?

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. He designed the estate, completed in 2000, from the ground up. Inaccurate or biased algorithms can lead to serious harm.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 7, 2021

You might not think you’ll ever need to understand the basics of power of attorney, which is the act of granting someone else the power to sign legal documents on your behalf. A power of attorney is a form required to grant someone else the power to sign legal documents on your behalf. Designate Any Successor Attorneys-In-Fact.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

You should also consider non-QM lenders (non-qualified mortgage lenders). Aside from that, there are also private mortgage insurance (PMI) providers, like Radian, MGIC, or Genworth that may have open appraisal-related jobs. It is not unusual for these entities to have a variety of positions available at any given time.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 26, 2022

In fact, Fannie Mae will not purchase a mortgage on a property if the cost approach is the primary or only method of valuation used. Quite simply, if there isn’t enough data for the appraiser to develop a reliable opinion of value by the sales comparison approach, the mortgage will not be marketable to Fannie Mae.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

One, as way to know the value before making an offer, and two, for the mortgage process after making an offer. Mortgage lenders require an appraisal as part of the loan application process. Unless you are paying all cash, it will be difficult to get a mortgage and finalize your home purchase without an appraisal.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It also extended the deadline for the first legal action and the reasonable diligence time frame to 180 days. The measures announced by HUD today include: Extending the timeframe for homeowners to request the start of a COVID-19 forbearance from their mortgage servicer through June 30, 2021. 28, 2021.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

The federal government is well aware that mortgage lenders and industry stakeholders are frustrated by the 7% cap on second homes and investment properties that was implemented as part of a broader series of amendments to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘s Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements. The revised PSPAs require that beginning Jan.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. Some go one step further and fulfill strenuous education and experience requirements to become designated members of the Appraisal Institute.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 4, 2022

In today’s economic climate, many homeowners may find it challenging to make their large monthly mortgage payments. Especially for first-time homeowners, an unwieldy mortgage payment may feel stressful and overwhelming. What Are Mortgage Refinancing Closing Costs? Downloadable Guides. We hope you find this information helpful.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2022

We also commend the administration for the White House initiative announced a week ago Monday to “Ease the Burden of Housing Costs,” which a Housing Wire article noted is designed to reduce regulatory hurdles. And, HUD, acting on recommendations by its Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee, has exclusive authority under the HUD Code.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Preservation restrictions, often governed by the National Register or local historical commissions, can add value by ensuring the property’s integrity. She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career. I appraised many of them, but never noticed any effect, plus or minus, for historic designation.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

From agency relationships to local government regulations and more, every topic is inspired by the property types and types of transactions you’ll encounter as an Ohio real estate agent. Course Access & Duration: Most courses are offered on designated days of the week at specified times. Many courses are also offered online.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 15, 2021

Today, it is in the aforementioned neighborhoods that a special purpose property – buildings designed for one specific use – are being repurposed for new ventures. Government and nonprofit organizations are likely to point to crime, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure. What’s Makes You So Special? What Is It Anyway?

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Assurance Financial

AUGUST 9, 2021

It aims to encourage the purchase of homes in rural or suburban areas by making mortgages easier for borrowers to obtain. Compared to conventional loans and other types of government-guaranteed loans, USDA loans have lower down payment requirements and lower income requirements. Be legally able to take on a loan. Direct Loans.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 10, 2024

However, this poses its own risks, as listing agents are legally obligated to prioritize their contractual relationship with the seller. Climate-resilient housing, which is designed and constructed to withstand and adapt to the impacts of climate change, is increasingly recognized as a critical priority for our region. King ranked No.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” ” “I have a designation from the Appraisal Institute.” ” “I do a lot of legal work for attorneys.” ” Appraisal specializations.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 21, 2022

When Freddie Mac published the study, “ Discovery of Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals ” in late 2021, its conclusion, “that Black and Latino applicants receive lower appraisal values than the contract price more often than White applicants,” sent shockwaves through the mortgage industry.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

Government planners in our four-county region have until the end of this year to revise and then implement by mid-2025 their Comprehensive Plans for growth management to provide adequate space for housing, transportation and services (among many other aspects) to all its residents for the next 20 years. Price: $5.1M ($2770/sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

Local government, developers, architects and others will need to step up and take responsibility for the sake of our city. In a recent survey by Houzz, 79% of construction and design businesses reported experiencing moderate to severe labor shortages. We’ll have new incentives, and quite frankly, this will inform our budget,” he said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

However, as the campaign transitions to the Biden-Harris administration, the incoming team needs to address significant operational and design challenges before such a tax credit is sufficiently ripe for consideration by a narrowly divided Congress. Presented by: Quicken Loans Mortgage Solutions. of the average home price.

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