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Appraisal bill would combat legacy of redlining

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would designate the chairperson of the body. However, we must not lose sight that structural biases within the broader marketplace and among all stakeholders within real estate and lending continue to play significant roles that impact the realities of the real property market.”.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When you’re about to buy your first real property outside of your primary residence, you should know whether you’re going into it with the intention of renting or if you want to flip and make an immediate profit. This means on a $250,000 property, you’ll have to have a minimum of $37,500 in cash for the banks to even consider a loan.

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Top 6 Commercial Appraisal FAQ’s

Simonson Real Estate

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of a real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. As appraisers’ we assemble facts, statistics, and other information on a specific property.

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GSEs Seek Input on Duty to Serve Plans

Appraisal Buzz

Additional initiatives that Freddie Mac noted included the financing of more than 46,000 manufactured homes titled as real property from 2018-2023, providing more than $6.7 In addition, the GSE introduced numerous enhancements to other offerings to facilitate affordable lending and responsibly expand access to credit in rural areas.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

As per the above list, there are several motives for a commercial real estate appraisal review; however, what does a real-world scenario look like? Two of the best examples occur when there is lending involved or litigation pursued. Licensed and qualified real estate appraisers typically perform appraisal reviews.

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What Appraisal CE Courses Are Trending this Month? (February 2021)

McKissock

Residential Property Inspection for Appraisers. This course is a primer on how to inspect a residential property, and it is designed to be meaningful and relevant for experienced appraisers and novice appraisers alike. ” – Charles F. It covers form differences, USPAP issues, and assignment conditions.

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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

Brimming with coursework that is up to date with current trends, expect to receive insight on issues facing Ohio real estate agents today. Required Ohio real estate continuing education courses for first and subsequent license renewals are offered through Colibri’s sister school, McKissock Learning.