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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

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. During this era, appraisers utilized comments regarding race that directly impacted home value estimates.

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6 best real estate schools in Colorado for 2024

Housing Wire

Colibri Real Estate will definitely be appreciated by those who prefer a modern, visually-appealing online platform. Their greatest strength is the design of all their course offerings at a great price. Plus, they offer a ton of learning tools online such as a progress tracker and goal setting for your studies.

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3 Tips to Shorten Your Home Appraisal Process and Turn Times

AmeriMac

PMI, otherwise known as private mortgage insurance, are typically necessary only in conventional loans with down payment lower than 20%. They may also consider whether the improvements ensure your house is up-to-date with modern living standards. Our highly trained team ensures you receive it in 5 to 7 days!

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3 Tips to Shorten Your Home Appraisal Process and Turn Times

AmeriMac

PMI, otherwise known as private mortgage insurance, are typically necessary only in conventional loans with down payment lower than 20%. They may also consider whether the improvements ensure your house is up-to-date with modern living standards. Our highly trained team ensures you receive it in 5 to 7 days!

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3 Tips to Shorten Your Home Appraisal Process and Turn Times

AmeriMac

PMI, otherwise known as private mortgage insurance, are typically necessary only in conventional loans with down payment lower than 20%. They may also consider whether the improvements ensure your house is up-to-date with modern living standards. Our highly trained team ensures you receive it in 5 to 7 days!

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

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. This differs from residential, where small independent appraisal companies do most of the training. No effect on value. I was surprised.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. Common fears are that their insurer will increase their premium or decline to renew their policy.