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Fannie Mae: Policymakers should look elsewhere to improve affordability

Housing Wire

An affordable housing advocate, who requested anonymity, called the report “stunning,” because it indicates Fannie Mae is only lending to low-income borrowers with the most pristine of credit histories. “A Palim said that a fair lending analysis was outside of the scope of the research paper.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. For example, an appraiser will check the condition of the walls, roof, floors and the structure’s overall integrity.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

How are divorce appraisals different from standard mortgage lending appraisals? Tax appeal. Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. Appraisals are then required to assist the owners, and eventually the courts, to determine the value of the property. Insurance claims. Bankruptcy.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. The information that arises helps enlighten those who own, manage, sell, lend money, or invest in commercial real estate property.