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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Add to this rising replacement costs and legal fees, increased government regulation, inflation, and fraud, and companies are bleeding about a billion dollars every three weeks. ICON, an Austin based firm, has developed a 3D printed wall system. The post Going to Extremes appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

There are also strict guidelines for the way title and settlement fees are disclosed to consumers and when changed circumstances allow for alterations to the disclosures. ALTA was proud to work closely with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to help develop these regulations, which went into effect in 2015.

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Two Southern banks complete mortgage eNote transfer

Housing Wire

Elaine Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State, described it as a “win-win-win for home buyers, the business sector and the government sector in making the mortgage closing process less time consuming, less stressful, and even more secure.” Full e-Closings reduce the use of paper, legal fees, mailing and courier costs.

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Title insurers reckon with attorney opinion letters

Housing Wire

Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, before taking title to a property, the buyer required that the title be free of any rights, interests, liens or encumbrances of others for which the buyer would be responsible for. We are protecting the American Dream,” Tomb said.

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Low Appraisal Fees in 2024

Appraisal Today

When shopping for a house, buyers are usually focused on the total size, list price, and location. The perfect buyer “is someone who is not afraid of the challenge of being creative,” says listing agent April Jones, with April Jones, Broker. The developer had to add 2 ft. Click Here. There are no cemeteries.