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Renovation: A Path to Fair Lending 

Appraisal Buzz

While that’s true of the federal law, at least three states have passed CRA-like laws that apply to nonbanks, and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) predicts more states could follow suit. The post Renovation: A Path to Fair Lending appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Think again.

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Owning a condo in Florida is becoming less attractive: Redfin

Housing Wire

In May 2022, the Florida Legislature introduced a new condominium safety law, which mandates more rigorous inspections and stronger financial reserves for HOAs. Before the new law was enforced, many condo associations were investing their reserves in government-insured instruments, sacrificing their liquidity to generate a return.

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Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit

Inman

s attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through "deception, intimidation and fraud." Curbio "strongly" denied claims on Monday by Washington, D.C.'s

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CFPB proposes rule to bolster PACE loan borrower protections

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Monday a proposed rule that seeks to bolster consumer protections for borrowers seeking Property Assessed Clean Energy ( PACE ) financing for home renovations. We are proposing new rules that would require sensible safeguards on these clean energy loans.”

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Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns in Pricing: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions.

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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

Importantly, homeowners can also include 50% of their estimated rental income when applying for an FHA renovation loan to construct an ADU, which helps with DTI constraints. Private sale In late 2023, one of the most significant shifts for California residents occurred as Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-1033 into law.

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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

The great news is that the program has undergone significant improvements, particularly after the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act was signed into law in 2019. My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. Who is eligible?

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