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GSEs still shun the low end of manufactured housing

Housing Wire

million Americans who live in homes financed with chattel — about 42% of the manufactured housing market — don’t enjoy the consumer protections that long-established legislative bulwarks afford those with a traditional mortgage. But the government sponsored enterprises may now be on the cusp of entering the chattel market.

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Ethics is Our Solution

Appraisal Buzz

If a user of valuation services finds it necessary to question the development and/or results of a valuation report prepared and signed by a credentialed valuation professional, that client can simply inquire. Many advances have been made over the years to enhance techniques for developing real property valuations.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Unfortunately, because many appraisals were rarely rejected or required corrections, appraisers developed the false notion that poorly crafted appraisals were okay to turn in. Failure to analyze the sales history of the subject property. Failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

For most Americans, the idea of living in a mansion falls squarely in the realm of the daydream—one perhaps indulged while watching “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” or for those old enough to still hear the unmistakable enunciation of Robin Leach ringing in their ears during an episode of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.”.