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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. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier 

Housing Wire

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. The two desktop appraisal solutions were developed to meet new desktop appraisal guidelines in April. .

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. When an Ohio landowner or investor decides to preserve their property, they likely turn to a conservation organization such as a state government agency or land trust.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) , that 200,000 represented close to 20% of all single-family homes supplied to the market in 2019. More Affordable than New Homes Not surprisingly, housing supplied by new homebuilders is higher priced than housing supplied by distressed property renovators. in April. “[We]

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

Eppraisal

Most new houses are protected by warranties issued by the builder or developer. Government-backed and private research indicates that new homes are more expensive, often by tens of thousands of dollars. Government-backed and private research indicates that new homes are more expensive, often by tens of thousands of dollars.

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What Is a USDA Loan and How Do I Apply?

Assurance Financial

Every year, the USDA uses its Rural Development program to invest about $20 billion in helping families across the United States buy and improve their homes. Below we’ve mapped out an overview of the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan Program, explaining how it works and if you’re eligible for loans. Guaranteed Loans.