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NAR board votes to leave dues unchanged in 2025

Housing Wire

In selling property they own, or in which they have any interest, Realtors shall reveal their ownership or interest in writing to the purchaser or the purchaser’s representative.” represent an entity in which the REALTOR(R) or member of their immediate family has a legal interest.” represent themselves 2.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. I do several reviews every month and most normally fail to meet minimum standards.

Valuation 360
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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

In business, kaizen refers to activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the top down. One area in the mortgage and real estate industry that has been evolving for nearly two decades is digital closings. In Japan, the word for “improvement” is kaizen. To date, 37 states and U.S.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Consequently, they are not likely to disclose any negative information about their property that they do not legally have to disclose. So, while it may be true that the property value is diminished in the eyes of the homeowner, it’s probably not in the eyes of most buyers.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

Having worked with many different lending institutions completing new construction and planned renovation assignments, think of this article as a “best practices” reference to be shared with new lenders, credit analyst team members and borrowers navigating the commercial appraisal process for the first time.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

It isn’t clear who owns the appraised property. City or federally owned property is being evaluated. The physical, legal, or economic descriptions of the property are in question. clarify references and data to ensure that all parties (including the jury) understand the information.

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What is a 1031 Exchange? A Beginner’s Guide

Property Metrics

1031 Exchange” is a colloquial reference to Section 1031 of the United States Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C 1031 ), which defines the conditions for tax deferral on the sale of real estate. No “Boot” : Boot refers to any non-like kind property received in a 1031 exchange. What is a 1031 Exchange?