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The Appraisal Institute Ignores Its Membership For Third Time In Sham Election Maneuver

Miller Samuel

This post is an excerpt from my July 3, 2020 Housing Note newsletter. You can signup for these weekly emails here. July 4th UPDATE. When the Board of Directors convenes in August they need to: - Discuss the current sham petition process and should either remove it from the bylaws altogether or modify it by raising the petition process requirement from 6 votes to a supermajority (2/3) of the Board of Directors.

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16 Ways to Enjoy a Cost-Effective Summer

REX Real Estate

Due to the pandemic, more people are staying at home this summer rather than…

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Boost Profitability of Your Farm for Sale in Ohio: 2 Determining Factors

The Robert Weiler Company

If you are one of the 75,000+ principal farm operators in the state Ohio, you know that having a farm for sale in Ohio is unlike selling any other property. With the recent boom in housing sales and commercial real estate development, farmland has proven to generate a significant return on investment for you, the land owner. By no means are we suggesting it’s a difficult process to sell farmland; however, the effort you put into prepping your farm for sale can pay off.

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What Is an Appraisal Waiver? A Way To Save Cash on a Refinance

Realtor

Alina555 / Getty Images When interest rates dropped to record lows in March, I decided to refinance the mortgage on my house. Yet after applying for a refi with my lender, it sent me an email that left me scratching my head. “Great news,” it announced. “You’re eligible for an appraisal waiver!” Nice. So what is an appraisal waiver?

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My Forbes Column: Keeping Housing Market Results From The Public Is Never Justified: An Expansive View

Miller Samuel

This piece was taken from my new Forbes column. I'm testing the platform to spread the word and you can help me by going here and then clicking "follow.". Keeping Housing Market Results From The Public Is Never Justified: An Expansive View. Transparency is always the right strategy. When the Covid-19 crisis began halfway through March, the Manhattan housing market was placed on “pause,” as were many housing markets around the country.

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What Is an Appraisal Waiver? A Way To Save Cash on a Refinance

Realtor

Alina555 / Getty Images When interest rates dropped to record lows in March, I decided to refinance the mortgage on my house. Yet after applying for a refi with my lender, it sent me an email that left me scratching my head. “Great news,” it announced. “You’re eligible for an appraisal waiver!” Nice. So what is an appraisal waiver?