Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Some may argue whether today’s technology is that much better than the tools we used in the past, particularly in the servicing business where many still use platforms designed and first built decades ago. Better, faster, cheaper has long been the promise of technology in the mortgage industry. Fortunately, such technologies exist today.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 10, 2024

In-Law Apartments How this can Increase Value: A well updated and cohesive In-law apartment is very attractive to buyers who are looking for one. How this can Decrease Value : Many people believe that in-law apartments automatically increase the value of a home, but it is just not the case.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Wilen’s case illustrates how some Americans have a lot to lose if policies designed to help mortgage borrowers don’t break right. “Many claimants, believing they were fully and accurately applying for Reemployment Assistance within the bounds of the law, received overpayments from the state,” Gov.

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024 Design & Architecture , Design Trends By: Barbara Ballinger Source: [link] From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry this year. Boschetti Jr.,

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The RFI contains 4 components: The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and the design of appraisal forms Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and appraisal waivers Valuation differences by borrower and neighborhood ethnic makeup Appraisal modernization. Appraisal Modernization. Change is the law of life. The Detractors.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2023

This resolution makes clear our commitment to holding banks and financial institutions accountable for modern-day redlining while ensuring access to fair lending in communities of color.” Under a consent order still subject to court approval, ESSA has agreed to invest $2.92

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many Washingtonians may be in for a surprise on the real estate front when new laws take effect county by county that will greatly expand the use of accessory dwelling units – or ADUs – on parcels of land once exclusive to single-family homes. Even our climate should benefit. For context, 43K homes were added in the state in 2021.)

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 19, 2022

Additionally, the Washington Legislature budgeted $103M in public charging infrastructure in 2022 – all while the state passed a law last year that bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2030. UL Listed: This important safety designation should never be overlooked. toward an additional half-million public chargers across the U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Zoning laws in the U.S. The laws also play a role in community planning. The first successful zoning laws were established in 1916 to determine building heights in New York City, soon followed by the zoning of residential and business districts. The laws can be a double-edged sword.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

A Georgia Real Estate Commission-approved school, AceableAgent’s workshops, practice tests, and other study aids are designed to give those starting out in real estate a boost of confidence. The CE Shop is a great way to save money on your coursework and benefit from a solid, thoughtfully designed set of online real estate courses.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 1033 on October 11, 2023. Now, there are state laws. == Are Some Appraisers Actually Making More Money This Year? Now on the market for $8 million, the home was designed with true ocean fanatics in mind, explains listing agent, Pattie Lawton, of Sotheby’s International Realty. “A

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 18, 2022

Some reasons to renovate your home include: Update the design: Although some designs have more staying power than others, a home can start to look dated if its finishes and fixtures aren’t refreshed from time to time. Remodeling your home can give it a new lease on life and make it look more modern. FHA 203(k) Loan.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

To read more, plus a link to a map with states working on appraiser laws, the 54+ appraiser responses (both plus and minus) and maybe add yours, Click Here My comments: Yes to this licensing! While Armour’s original design for the house adhered strictly to Fowler’s practical philosophies, Stiner turned it into an ornate Victorian folly.

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Boston Appraisal

APRIL 18, 2024

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. Zoning and Regulatory Issues : Zoning laws can vary significantly across regions and can affect the permissible uses within mixed-use developments.

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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. But the waterfront building’s more-recent design is rooted in a nautical past. “I couldn’t believe that something like that was out there. The photos and videos don’t really do it justice.”

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

And in 1992, this daring design was purchased and transformed into a single-family home, which recently hit the market for $25 million. If certain changes in zoning become law in your state prepare for a massive decrease in the number of properties a residential appraiser can appraise. Very few have been done.

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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. A modern-day conservation easement example is the Big Darby Watershed , located in Franklin County, Ohio. The government can take private land and designate it for public use.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JULY 6, 2021

With the emergence of factories, production efficiency, and mass manufacturing, industrial space for rent became the backbone that supports today’s modern cities. Amazon is the iconic frontrunner when it comes to the future of modern distribution and smart warehouses. They include showrooms, laboratories, and office space.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Quality of instruction: With the exception of the Qualifying class, Kaplan’s packages include Exam Prep, an engaging video course that covers license law, agency, disclosure, finance, fair housing, investment and commercial properties, and more. hour, all-in-one continuing education package and several professional development courses.

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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.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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. His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. I gave up visiting him in the winter. Lee Miller.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

To address questions regarding property eligibility and comparable sales requirements, we are clarifying our policy that a 3D printed home with a traditional design and constructed using conventional building materials is not considered a unique or nontraditional type of housing as described in the Selling Guide. bath, 2,908 sq.ft.,

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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. How ClearAVM supports Fair Lending Laws. Upcoming changes to AVM compliance and regulation .

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

Excerpts: Built in 1959 and designed by Tollyn Twitchell for Ralph Twitchell Architects, the 3,419-square-foot, ranch-style home is listed for $3 million. It sits in the Sarasota beachfront neighborhood of Lido Shores, an area that’s a haven for modern architecture. Iconic Zigzag Midcentury House in Sarasota, FL.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

Others are specializing in the design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as detached backyard homes (also known as “ mother-in-laws ”). In legal filings, Insignia homeowners claim Bosa and its subcontractors are responsible for defects or deficiencies in a range of materials, design and construction.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

In a recent survey by Houzz, 79% of construction and design businesses reported experiencing moderate to severe labor shortages. Zoning restrictions, strict building code regulations, NIMBYism and onerous environmental laws have damaged the flow of new housing. That’s an improvement from a year ago when the figure was 91%.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Not only that, but you want those transit links to be modern, well funded, and in high use. That’s because it’s a design most adaptable to various uses and future expansion as business needs evolve. Local zoning laws and whether there are any restrictions on development. Ready to Buy Commercial Real Estate?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

District Court found that the CFPB, under Trump appointee Kathy Kraninger , acted in an “arbitrary and capricious” manner by exempting mortgage lenders from reporting obligations under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) designed to help combat fair lending and fair housing violations, including redlining.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

They range from restrictive zoning (NIMBY) laws, the high cost of building in an urban area and a depleted labor force. The law (once signed by the governor) will lift limits on the number of unrelated people living in an ADU. These laws take effect in July. The Seattle Times also covered this topic recently.). bath, 4450 sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

Most zoning laws grant units up to 1000 sq. Also known as a mother-in-law or cottage, the dwellings can offer viable housing to younger buyers seeking to save for their first home or enable seniors to age within a familiar neighborhood. Don’t get me started about Seattle’s design review exercise!) . Kirkland gets it too.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The seemingly mundane asphalt-covered piece of real estate silently champions the ebb and flow of modern living. Two recent laws in Washington reduce or eliminate the need for parking if the properties are in proximity to a transit hub. The 2021 infrastructure law provides $15B to replace lead pipes across the U.S.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Maintain USPAP compliance – Confirm the ROV request came from your client, either directly or through the client’s AMC, acting as an agent for the client, or other party designated as an agent by the client. The architect Sandra Rishani told Insider no new structure can be built in its place because of zoning laws.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

In calling for rezoning laws to accommodate this concept, Gladney identified five keys that communities should keep in mind when designing their 15-minute neighborhood: Think in terms of mixed-use development, such as a blend of housing, commercial usage and small-scale manufacturing. They are often surprised by my answer. We got that!

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Appraisal Today

MAY 5, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Appraisal Institute President, non-lender appraisals, Changing state appraisal laws, Fannie modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. That is, to Designate appraisers, Advocate for appraisers, and Educate appraisers (DAE).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Independent mortgage banks have been “completely blindsided” by the increase in enforcement activity, said Daniella Casseres, who leads the mortgage regulatory practice group at law firm Mitchell Sander. As some independent mortgage banks have found out, a modern-day redlining allegation does not need to prove intentionality.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

To offset costs, the Biden Administration wants to raise the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% which, combined with measures designed to stop offshoring of profits, would fund the entire plan within 15 years, according to the White House. How modernized servicing creates customers for life.

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