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Home inspector sees interaction from baby boomers, aging in place and reverse mortgages

Housing Wire

home equity based on different estimates its easy to see the potential impact that such a large cohort has on a variety of different businesses, including home inspections. But one impact that Cook has observed in his own business at least anecdotally is an apparent mistrust that older buyers have for new construction.

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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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UWM rolls out construction-to-permanent loans

Housing Wire

Michigan-based lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has introduced a construction-to-permanent loan that covers the cost of building a home and then converts to a permanent mortgage once construction is complete. The loan will cover an 11-month maximum build period with a one-month modification.

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Modular Housing as an Alternative to Traditional Homes

Appraisal Buzz

While the offsite construction process has been around for decades, it has yet to be adopted as a mainstream way to generate high-quality housing supply at scale,” said Sean Dobson, Chairman, CEO and CIO of Amherst Group. we think modular construction is an important part of the solution. Amid ongoing supply constraints in the U.S.,

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Appraising New Construction: Guidance for Follow-Up Inspections

Appraisal Buzz

While most appraisals only require a single field visit—and in some cases none—when it comes to appraising new construction, you may need to visit the property several times. The post Appraising New Construction: Guidance for Follow-Up Inspections appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Essential Features for Construction Management

GoForrmz

Originally published on 03/15/2017 Adaptability is essential for success in the rapidly growing construction industry As new digital platforms and software for construction emerge, it can be difficult to differentiate the key features and qualities that separate truly transformative platforms from the rest of the pack.

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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage

Inman

The reality TV stars along with 21 others are suing the city for its failure "to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system," which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the Palisades fire.