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Trump pricing ploys extreme but familiar, real estate investors say

Inman

Penalties tied to Trump's unscrupulous real estate valuations could skyrocket to $250 million. His legal team dismissed it all as "business as usual." Investors told Inman it's more complicated than that.

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Real Estate Appraiser: The Key to Accurate Property Valuation

Appraisal Hub

As a subject expert in property valuation and appraisal services in Toronto, I want to guide you through the importance of professional real estate appraisal and how it can benefit you. bring a deep understanding of local market trends, property characteristics, and legal considerations into their assessments.

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Valuing Complex and Unusual Properties: Guidance for Investors and Lenders

Boston Appraisal

As an investor or lender, you need accurate valuations of residential properties to make informed investment and lending decisions. Focus instead on features that affect utility, desirability and marketability – such as functional obsolescence, legal restrictions, environmental issues or external neighborhood factors.

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CFPB wants lenders to disclose reason for denial of credit

Housing Wire

The requirement also applies to mortgage lenders, legal experts say. In his own statement Thursday, Chopra said companies have “legal responsibilities when they let a black-box model make lending decisions.”. The CFPB said it is concerned automated valuation models may reflect bias in design and function.

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Narrow Gauge Capital acquires Inco-Check

Housing Wire

Founded in 2000, Irvine, California-based Inco-Check leverages its proprietary web-based platform to support GSE, regulatory agency, and investor requirements. In 2018, the firm acquired Class Appraisal, a real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions provider. . Lenders, are you prepared for 2022’s challenges?

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Better.com’s CEO Vishal Garg taking leave “effective immediately”

Housing Wire

He previously called workers “dumb dolphins” in an email and had a lengthy history of legal issues in which he was accused of fraud and misleading investors, Forbes previously reported. billion valuation.

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Biden tax credit to rehab homes is finally unveiled

Housing Wire

HUD has also taken steps to craft a rule on the legal duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Investors who acquire and renovate older homes could claim the credit on their federal tax returns, as long as the home is sold to and occupied by an eligible buyer.