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RESPA Section 8 reforms and modernizations are sorely needed, MBA says

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Thursday released a new white paper , which argues that Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is in need of reform and modernization to better reflect “today’s highly-regulated mortgage market.” It was originally overseen by the U.S.

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Most good things change, and most change is good!

Appraisal Buzz

We all have seen the buzz phrases: appraisal modernization, bifurcation, data collectors, desktop and hybrid appraisals, and observation (rather than Inspection). Next gen appraisers Several white papers have been developed on the declining number of appraisers dating back to 2011. Some of these have been around for many years.

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Rise above the panic, for the housing market’s sake

Housing Wire

Research from Glossy and Modern Retail coined the “Great Mall Overhaul ” and made the call for a pivot, the evolution from transactional to experiential. An opportunity for commercial real estate investors and developers? What does this sound like to you? I think so too. Let’s take a look at office space.

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Can 3-D printed homes help solve the housing crisis?

Housing Wire

To Ballard, 3D printing technology is evolving to solve a crisis in modern day America and the world: The failure to meet people’s demand for housing. A former Texas A&M cross country and track athlete and Episcopalian minister, Ballard in 2011 co-founded TreeHouse , a retailer to sell environmentally friendly home construction materials.

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14 Best Commercial Real Estate Investment Blogs, Books & Podcasts

The Robert Weiler Company

Find comprehensive guides on all aspects of CRE, from commercial real estate investment to brokerage, commercial appraisal, CRE development, property management, and much more. They cover trends and research that focus on commercial real estate investment, finance, development, and leasing. WMRE (Wealth Management Real Estate).

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Michigan Travel Destinations – Ann Arbor

Berkshire Hathaway

The settlement developed as an agricultural trading centre after the arrival in 1839 of the Michigan Central Railroad, which connected it with Detroit. Mani Osteria & Bar, our locally owned family-friendly Italian restaurant, has been serving wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and signature antipasti since 2011. Local Restaurants.

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Freddie Advice: How to Avoid Using “Bad” Words

Appraisal Today

More Objective Appraisals: A Practical Guide for Appraisers By Scott Reuter Single-Family Chief Appraisal Officer, Freddie Mac Excerpts: Changing the Mindset – Facts First What’s the number one thing appraisers should be doing when they develop an appraisal? Stick to the facts. Originally constructed in 1973, an 1100 ht.sq.ft.