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Ban Multiple Regression?

George Dell

We ask: Are these conditions true in most real property valuations? Multiple regression works very well under some conditions. This is actually a vast topic, so we can only reflect on some of the conditions or assumptions which are required for a multiple regression to be valid.

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Texas State Senate approves limitations on land sales to China, Russia

Housing Wire

Senate Bill 147 — the passage of which was first reported by the Texas Tribune — was passed in the Senate on a vote of 19-12, and restricts the “purchase or [acquisition of] title to real property in this state” for any governmental entity of the aforementioned nations.

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Tell-Tale Signs You Should Hire a Specialist in Real Property Management – Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Let’s face it, property management is a long-term ordeal, and not everyone has the time to perform real property management – you are not alone. Maintaining and running a property can quickly become overwhelming. If so, they may be signs that you need help from an on-site property manager for hire!

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Latest Duty to Serve plans are an improvement, affordable housing coalition says

Housing Wire

Freddie Mac, however, agreed to a pilot program to purchase between 1,500 and 2,500 manufactured homes not titled as real property, better known as chattel loans, which make up 42% of the manufactured housing market. Those targets fall short of prior years.

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Seminar Addresses Common Complaints Against Appraisers Through Case Studies

Appraisal Buzz

From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. Disciplinary complaints are a hot topic these days with appraisers.

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FHFA unveils GSE duty to serve plans

Housing Wire

Although the lesser of the two government-sponsored enterprises by size, Freddie Mac was alone in committing to purchasing manufactured homes not titled as real property, or chattel loans, a key item affordable housing advocates had sought.

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Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2022

Appraisal Buzz

As real property appraisers look ahead to the new year, we wanted to know where they plan to focus their efforts and what they will strive to achieve. Appraisal industry insiders tend to agree that 2022 will generally be a good year for appraisers. ” Here’s what they said.

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