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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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Ginnie Mae extends some COVID-19 policies

Housing Wire

Regarding alternative audit procedures, Ginnie said that it will continue to accept audited financial statements from issuers where the auditor relies on alternative documentation in lieu of doing a physical inspection as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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CubiCasa Launches New Features for its Property Data Mapping  

Appraisal Buzz

From the same five-minute scan that CubiCasa’s worldwide user base is already familiar with, users can now generate detailed property data via The Home Report, and helpful imagery for property documentation purposes via Snapshots.

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Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction

Housing Wire

The home-buying process involves numerous steps, documents and parties that you have to work with. By having a neutral third party manage the transfer of funds and documents, the sale can be completed quickly and efficiently. In real estate, a title is a legal document that establishes ownership of a property or asset.

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Promoting Construction Safety with GoFormz

GoForrmz

A-C Electric Company: Streamlining Safety Documentation A-C Electric Company is one of the largest electrical contractors in Central California. The seamless form-filling experience made it easier for workers to complete critical safety documentation, resulting in significant weekly time savings. Balmain & Co.:

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[Video] Customer Story: Bozzuto

GoForrmz

. ” — Tamara Kaye, Application Specialist, Bozzuto About Bozzuto Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, Bozzuto is a diversified real estate company highly recognized for its developments, construction, property management, and homebuilding. Read the Full Case Study Here

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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

CP Home Appraisals

Isn’t a home inspection similar to a home appraisal? Not at all – an appraisal differs from a house inspection. A home inspector’s function is to study the structural, electrical, mechanical & plumbing in a home and document any problems or safety issues. Do I need a home inspection as well?