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CoreLogic integrates CAL FIRE inspection data

Housing Wire

The firm announced Friday that it is incorporating Public Resource Code (PRC) 4291 inspection data into its WFMS. Typically, insurers obtain proof that a property has passed inspection from the policyholder. Started in 2016, the inspection database is maintained by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).

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Top Bay Area agent joins Coldwell Banker Realty

Housing Wire

Yu began her career in real estate in 2016 after transitioning from a career in accounting. My skills as a tough negotiator, my financial knowledge, and my thorough diligence with inspections, paperwork and closings are essential when it comes to helping clients buy and sell their homes. ”I That was good for the No.

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First American Mortgage Solutions leverages technology to eliminate compliance issues

Housing Wire

First American offers an integrated suite of staff and network appraisal products and services, including standard appraisals, collateral inspection services and hybrid valuations through First American Mortgage Solutions’ Appraisal Management Company (AMC) and the First American Staff Appraiser Company.

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Opinion: tools for landlords to help low-income tenants

Housing Wire

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) surveyed them and heard complaints about: Regulatory requirements – including the requirement that housing units be inspected before voucher holders move in, which can extend vacancies between tenants and force landlords to make costly repairs. Why don’t landlords participate?

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Haunted by zombie properties, Ocwen settles lawsuits

Housing Wire

In 2016, New York passed a law establishing that lenders and servicers must inspect, secure and maintain zombie properties — which are defined as vacant and abandoned homes whose owners are behind on their mortgage payments. .

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Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises 90M in debt and equity

Housing Wire

The all-cash contract signed between Accept.inc and the seller is still contingent on a satisfactory inspection that can be negotiated between the buyer and agent. Accept.inc was founded in 2016 by Pollack, Nick Friedman and Ian Perrex. The home is then sold back to the buyer at the same price that it was purchased for.

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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). Some of these have been around for many years. Think of it like a dental hygienist cleaning your teeth with the dentist checking and approving the work.