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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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Lenders must address repurchase risk before they go bust

Housing Wire

Despite these developments, buyback costs remain a pressing problem for many lenders. For example, reps and warrants on home value are waived for certain loans when the appraised value closely matches the estimate produced by the GSEs automated valuation model (AVM).

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Commercial Real Estate Investing: A Comprehensive Guide

Property Metrics

Mixed-Use Developments: Buildings that blend retail, office, residential, and/or hospitality in one project. Land: Raw or partially developed land intended for future commercial projects. Public Real Estate Companies Listed firms focused on real estate development, property management, or services. High risk, high upside.