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Bankruptcy judge approves Celink stipulation in RMF bankruptcy case

Housing Wire

In addition to removing a major player from the industry, the bankruptcy also ultimately forced Ginnie Mae to assume control over its extensive portfolio of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS), straining the government-owned corporation’s resources as well as reverse mortgage industry liquidity in the secondary market.

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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

The share of distressed property auction buyers who say they are owner-occupants nearly doubled over the last year, boosted by a game-changing government policy that took effect last August. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in August 2022.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Is time the enemy of equity for chronically distressed homeowners?

Housing Wire

That’s because the unpaid loan balance continues to grow for delinquent mortgages due to unpaid interest, property taxes and insurance. While the average value of the 80,000 properties analyzed increased 3% between the first and last scheduled foreclosure auction date, the average unpaid loan balance increased by 6 percent.

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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value.

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5 Things To Know Before Buying Columbus OH Commercial Real Estate

The Robert Weiler Company

A report from Realtor.com listed Columbus OH as the third-hottest market in the U.S. The Columbus OH real estate market is competitive. Workforce development is a priority in Columbus – dozens of vocational and technical schools, colleges and universities, grants, and workforce development programs are available.

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Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. No. 6

Empire Appraisal Group

AICP, chair and professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University, says they should start with a market analysis. Shelton Weeks, professor and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance, Florida Gulf Coast University. “In points) General tax-friendliness: full weight (~1.05