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FHA borrower fee gridlock draws ire of industry

Housing Wire

Income from FHA premiums go into the general Treasury fund when Congress passes a Transportation and HUD appropriations bill. The connection between the upfront, annual and life-of-loan fees FHA borrowers pay and funding for, say, community development block grants, is not immediately apparent. In effect, it’s a tax on FHA borrowers.

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

Typically, this area comprises homes that are similar in terms of age, quality, design, appeal, price range, school system, and transportation access points, among other factors. If we do not have enough sales to develop an accurate and reliable opinion of value we may need to expand our search parameters, within reason of course.

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

With an appraiser shortage that’s causing delays across the country, it’s time to apply more intelligence to the way we get the right appraiser to the right property at the right time – very similar to what Uber has done for the transportation and freight industries.

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Is a Transit-Oriented Development a Good Area for Your Next Flip?

Patch of Land

What is a Transit-Oriented Development? Before we explain why a transit-oriented development might be a smart market for your next flip, let’s define this type of development. What’s the Goal of Transit-Oriented Developments? What’s Behind the Growing Popularity of These Developments?

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5 Things To Know Before Buying Columbus OH Commercial Real Estate

The Robert Weiler Company

At The Robert Weiler Company, we are not only a recognized commercial realtor in Columbus, Ohio, but also lifers here in our great city. Costs for healthcare, transportation, and utilities are near the national average. And we understand that you want to learn more than just statistics – although the points above are pretty stellar!

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

Empire Appraisal Group

Shelton Weeks, professor and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance, Florida Gulf Coast University. “In points) © 2023 Florida Realtors® The post Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. points) © 2023 Florida Realtors® The post Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla.

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Drones for Real Estate Photography and Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

Land development, landscaping, paths, roads, parks, schools and other amenities nearby all contribute to a real estate appraisal. Plenty can happen in the development of a neighbourhood in a few short years. Any drone operator needs to apply for a Special Flight Operations Certification (SFOC) from Transport Canada. .