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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Add to this rising replacement costs and legal fees, increased government regulation, inflation, and fraud, and companies are bleeding about a billion dollars every three weeks. I recently attended the Going to Extremes conference in DC on April 18-19, which focused on how climate change is affecting the US housing and finance industries.

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Title insurers reckon with attorney opinion letters

Housing Wire

Daniel Wold, ALTA’s president, added: “We will continue speaking out against alternatives to title, which pose an even greater risk to the housing finance system.”. According to ALTA, AOLs only cover things discoverable in a public records search, meaning that they would not cover things like federal tax liens, mis-indexed items or HOA liens.

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Understanding Homeowners Associations

Eppraisal

Homeowners associations (HOAs) play a significant role in many residential communities, providing governance, maintaining common areas, and enforcing community rules. We will delve into the purpose and functioning of HOAs, shedding light on their importance in fostering harmonious and well-maintained neighborhoods.

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Understanding the Math of Profitable Investment Properties

Eppraisal

These may include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees, and any homeowner association (HOA) dues. Assessing Financing Options The way you finance an investment property can impact its profitability. Additionally, factor in a contingency for unforeseen expenses.

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3 Expert Tips for Selling a House Without a Realtor in Tennessee

Listing Spark

In Tennessee, you are not legally required to hire a lawyer to sell a house FSBO (For Sale By Owner). This can help you avoid legal pitfalls and ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out. Attorney fees can vary, but investing in legal expertise can save you from costly mistakes down the line. to 3% of your home’s value.

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Find Out What Really Happens When You Waive Contingencies to Score a Home

Realtor

Let us be clear: We do not recommend getting to this point on your path to homeownership without asking about the basics of the home you’re trying to buy—including HOA rules. Bottom line: Since we think you should do your homework, waiving the HOA contingency seems pretty low-risk. ———. Contingency: Financing. Just say no.

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Tempted To Waive Contingencies to Score a Home? Watch Out for These Dangerous Repercussions

Realtor

Let us be clear: We do not recommend getting to this point on your path to homeownership without asking about the basics of the home you’re trying to buy—including HOA rules. Bottom line: Since we think you should do your homework, waiving the HOA contingency seems pretty low-risk. ———. Contingency: Financing. Just say no.

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