Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

After years of AMCs chipping away at the public trust, the New York AMC law was designed to protect the consumer. The criticism seems like a weird attempt at fogging since this law is protective of USPAP and the public trust, something that has been forgotten in the attempt to "modernize" the appraisal industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

The term “redlining” comes from the development by the New Deal by the federal government of maps of every major metropolitan area in the country. These color codes were designed to indicate where it was safe to insure mortgages. Government Segregated America. an income gap of 60%). I’m also a Certified Residential Appraiser.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

For example, a loan processor may use a modern LOS to order a flood certification, title report, AUS decision or data verifications, but once the order has been placed, what if the data doesn’t arrive? But unless the automation is specifically designed to solve these problems, it stands little chance of being effective.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A $250 monthly child tax credit from the federal government for each child also helps the household. Wilen’s case illustrates how some Americans have a lot to lose if policies designed to help mortgage borrowers don’t break right. . “I’m trying to make an extra anywhere.” But will end in December.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 23, 2024

Then you have another commonly seen certification – green-friendly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, better known as LEED. Among others, WELL is a health-focused certification designed to improve residents’ sleep patterns and other areas of well-being around the home. .

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

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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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Education and Qualifications Beyond the basic licensing requirements, top-tier appraisers often pursue additional education and professional designations to enhance their skills and knowledge. Look for appraisers who hold designations such as the SRA ( Senior Residential Appraiser from The Appraisal Institute ).

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

Acres: 0.7960055, built in 1993 The residence in Poipu was built in 1993 and designed by Seattle architect Ralph D. The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining? . = Oceanfront Estate on Kauai’s South Shore $13,995,000 Excerpts: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,706 sq.ft., Anderson as his family’s vacation home. By Dallas T.

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Raleigh Realty

APRIL 24, 2022

If you are a person with a mobility issue, you can use the safety features that modern technology provides for us to create the safest home possible. FEMA and the Red Cross have even partnered up to create a booklet designed to help people with disabilities prepare for disasters.

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Raleigh Realty

APRIL 19, 2022

VOCs can be a surprisingly common find in modern homes: Cleaning supplies, cosmetic products, varnishes, and paints can all contain volatile organic compounds. Sometimes, your neighborhood or local government might offer an incentive if you install solar panels. million homes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

As the traditional in-person notarization process can involve hundreds of paper records, you’re also losing the eco-friendly appeal with modern borrowers expecting a paperless process. EscrowTab’s solution is designed to work as close to paper as possible, except better.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

After all, algorithms themselves are simply tools that enshrine the biases and ethical failings of those who design them. What’s more, we are a forward-looking community, not focused on past mistakes but guided and governed by the best ethical behavior we can muster.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. Government purchase applications provided a bright spot, increasing 2.4 baths, 34,380 square feet, 2.65

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. When an Ohio landowner or investor decides to preserve their property, they likely turn to a conservation organization such as a state government agency or land trust.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Purveyors of very complex financial instruments, sold to risk-averse investors under the careful oversight of government regulators, have given us a process that must conform to investor and regulatory compliance requirements. Many were pleasantly surprised that today’s modern web-based LOS platforms were designed to accommodate this.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Resembling a modern French Chteau, it features a freshwater lake, manicured gardens, and three levels of luxurious living spaces. Finally, we have an inside look (and some hard numbers) at how Fannie’s complaint process works and how many complaints these Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) are actually filing against appraisers.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Dormers are now typically part of the design to extend the living area but originally these homes were a single story. The front door is centered, typically without architectural decor but modern versions can have a porch or portico added to the design. The siding is generally clapboard or wood shingles, sometimes brick.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The movement to embrace appraisal modernization techniques also holds the promise of removing the potential for racial bias, better supporting efforts to remove valuation gaps that persist in minority neighborhoods. The modern appraisal movement is accelerating. Consider that, per recent research by Freddie Mac , 12.5%

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In addition, cities and counties cannot impose design requirements for accessory dwellings that are more restrictive than the primary residence. Local government can tweak policy where appropriate but by passing its laws, the state is seeking to provide more consistency across each municipality.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2022

To Ballard, 3D printing technology is evolving to solve a crisis in modern day America and the world: The failure to meet people’s demand for housing. Ideally, an engineer designs a model of what they want on software, from an air duct to a prosthetic limb, and it is precisely printed out. Homebuilders are at a crossroads,” McCoy said.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 28, 2023

Government-backed and private research indicates that new homes are more expensive, often by tens of thousands of dollars. Fewer decisions: while remodeling may be in the cards, buyers are not immediately confronted with selecting cabinetry designs, fixture styles, trim etc. Floor plans are more state-of-the-art than with older homes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2021

Appraisers decry them as counterproductive, even exploitative middlemen, while lenders offer a pat on the back for keeping them one step ahead of government auditors. A variation of the conduct code was inserted into the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the modern AMC was off and running.

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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

JANUARY 20, 2022

The latest reminder is a report released Wednesday from the Appraisal Subcommittee , a part of the federal government in charge of monitoring appraiser standards. One wild card in designing new standards for the appraisal industry is the appraisers themselves. And we’ve got an industry moving into modern times.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The glass-fronted abode has an innovative design that reflects the trees and nature around it. “A This one was designed by the late world-renowned architect James Lambeth, who in Arkansas is a big deal.” “This one was designed by the late world-renowned architect James Lambeth, who in Arkansas is a big deal.”

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the most part, we can celebrate the standards established by state and local governments as they evolve into the second century. The first makes permanent a pandemic-related policy that exempts affordable housing from the design review process. Check out this fully updated mid-century modern West of Market home in Kirkland.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 19, 2022

The decrease in energy usage has mostly come from the improvements made to heating equipment, along with better window design, insulation and construction techniques. Just as notable, modern dishwashers are quieter and use less water during an average 10-year lifetime.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 21, 2022

Fannie Mae’s study , while finding that homes owned by white borrowers were more often overvalued than homes owned by Black borrowers, furthered the discussion around Appraisal Modernization, including the use of AVMs in property valuations. Upcoming changes to AVM compliance and regulation .

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The government and those that write the rules have made it illegal (a punishable violation) to refuse an appraisal assignment in an area which consists primarily of non-whites. Set on a hill above a desert filled with midcentury modern homes, this duo of dwellings is part of the Hopi Village group of rock residences built by R.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 27, 2021

The 3-D printer has helped our world move forward with new, affordable designs for everything from car parts to custom tools for industrial use. The company is partnering with non-profit New Story to identify land, need and logistics (including cooperation with local governments) before embarking on constructing small communities.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

It’s a modern Cape with two bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs,” Maiser says. it has nailed what’s going on with the ongoing denigration of appraisers by Government Agencies, FNMA, HUD & so on. The wild designs that cover the walls and ceilings are made of caulking compound, paint, Styrofoam, and wood. “We

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Assurance Financial

AUGUST 9, 2021

Compared to conventional loans and other types of government-guaranteed loans, USDA loans have lower down payment requirements and lower income requirements. These mortgages are designed to suit low- to very-low-income applicants. The loans are designed to encourage people to buy homes in rural areas. Direct Loans.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

HECMs are government-backed loans designed to help seniors access the equity in their homes. Upgrading fixtures and appliances can modernize your home and improve its appeal, increasing its overall value. Keep your home well-maintained to appeal to potential buyers.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2022

Let’s just hope government leaders and other influencers remember to bring everyone along for the ride. >> Insights from 12,000 consumers and over 300 architectural designers show that 51% of residents will work from home in 2022, up from 33% before the pandemic. Designed by William J. Are we in a housing bubble?

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Catskills Modern: ‘Sleeve House’ Highlighted by Charred Wood Exterior. Excerpts: An extremely modern home with an equally dark exterior is now available in Ancram, NY. Architect Adam Dayem designed the unique 2,500-square-foot residence, which was completed in 2017 after several years of construction. 2,500 sq.ft.,

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 8, 2021

If enacted, city and county governments could still maintain owner-occupancy requirements on lots containing an ADU but also provide for exemptions, such as age, illness, financial hardship or disability. Local governments would have two years to adopt a system for reviewing hardship cases or lose the right to require owner-occupancy status.

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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. 2-story, mid-century modern home in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle.

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