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HUD Updates Manufactured Home Regulations

Appraisal Buzz

This update of the HUD Code is long overdue and will help increase production while also ensuring modern designs to suit the needs of families.” In addition, the final rule includes more clarity regarding structural design requirements for attics.

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Zillow’s mortgage business is growing. Lenders beware

Housing Wire

Zillow is moving full speed ahead with an ambitious expansion of its mortgage business, leveraging its housing tech innovations to potentially reshape how modern homebuyers finance homes. The lead generation program is designed for top-producing agents and teams who spend thousands a month on Zillow leads.

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To expand housing counseling services, HUD taps Zillow

Housing Wire

New final rule on counseling accessibility Published in the Federal Register on Monday, the “ Modernizing the Delivery of Housing Counseling Services ” final rule now allows HUD-approved housing counseling agencies to use a broader swath of communication methods with counseling clients. The final rule is slated to go into effect on Oct.

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HUD Expands Housing Counseling Services

Appraisal Buzz

The multi-year campaign was created to generate awareness of the availability and benefits of pre-purchase housing counseling provided by HUD-certified counselors, and designed to reach communities of color that have historically faced more difficulties with the homebuying process due to systemic barriers.

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Fannie Mae makes further changes to appraiser independence requirements

Housing Wire

AIR is designed to “safeguard the independence, objectivity, and impartiality of appraisers and other Independent Parties throughout the valuation process for 1 to 4-unit residential properties,” according to Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document related to AIR this week.

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How Ai Tech is Reshaping Appraisal Success

Appraisal Buzz

This AI Agent is trained on and powered by the current “2024 USPAP Reference and Guidance Manual.” AI SOP Creator Advisor : An innovative AI Agent we designed to help appraisers develop, refine, and optimize their standard operating procedures.

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ESSA Bank to pay $3M to settle DOJ’s redlining allegations

Housing Wire

This resolution makes clear our commitment to holding banks and financial institutions accountable for modern-day redlining while ensuring access to fair lending in communities of color.” DOJ opened the investigation into ESSA after being referred by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

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