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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.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms. Appraisal costs have also soared 24% since 2016, according to the Freddie Mac data. Appraiser shortage. Poor data visibility.

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PropMix and Capture Data Services Partner to Simplify Bifurcated Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

This partnership will reduce the friction in the bifurcated appraisal process by enabling a seamless integration of property inspection data and analytics in appraisal workflows. Ideas of modernization and data integrity have been heavily debated topics in the real estate industry for some time.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

In fact, some of the modern manufactured homes are constructed with a level of quality, features, and amenities that exceed those found in many new site-built homes. In December 2016, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued regulations to implement the Duty-to-Serve requirements of the Act. Dependable construction timing (e.g.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

In fact, some of the modern manufactured homes are constructed with a level of quality, features, and amenities that exceed those found in many new site-built homes. In December 2016, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued regulations to implement the Duty-to-Serve requirements of the Act. Dependable construction timing (e.g.

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Sandalwood Homes For Sale

Houston Properties

However, newer properties such as modern townhomes and Victorian mansions sit well with Sandalwood’s peaceful atmosphere. Despite its distance from inner Houston, all the amenities and modern comforts of city living are present in Sandalwood. – 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas. lower risk for mistakes.