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Matthew Cenedella takes CFO post at NAR

Housing Wire

He also served on NARs Investment Advisory Board and Real Property Operations Committee, and he was the secretary-treasurer of the REALTORS Relief Foundation. Cenedella grew the associations annual revenues from $40 million to more than $125 million through the development of owned assets, media and events.

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After industry criticism, FHFA revises changes to Suspended Counterparty Program

Housing Wire

These include misconduct in the context of civil enforcement, and criminal or civil misconduct in connection with the management or ownership of real property. In July 2023 , the FHFA added more forms of counterparty misconduct to keep regulated entities from doing business with organizations found to have committed fraud.

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Asian real estate group, other advocates claim Florida law violates Fair Housing Act

Housing Wire

Alex Kelly, the Secretary of Commerce; Patricia Fitzgerald, the chair of the Florida Real Estate Commission; as well as several state attorneys. from purchasing or acquiring any interest in real property in the state.” from purchasing or acquiring any interest in real property in the state.”

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4 ways to effectively train your title agency employees

Housing Wire

Develop a mentoring or coaching program Much has been made about the title industry’s silver tsunami — the anticipated departure of seasoned long-tenured professionals due to retirement. Hands-on training and experiential learning are crucial for developing a practical understanding of the intricate transactions and procedures of title work.

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Legal League: Paving the Path for Servicing Professionals

Appraisal Buzz

She has more than 30 years of litigation experience, with 27 years specifically devoted to business and real estate litigation involving the mortgage lending and servicing industries. Her experience has landed her several speaking engagements at training seminars, conferences, and continuing legal education courses on real property issues.

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Ethics is Our Solution

Appraisal Buzz

If a user of valuation services finds it necessary to question the development and/or results of a valuation report prepared and signed by a credentialed valuation professional, that client can simply inquire. Many advances have been made over the years to enhance techniques for developing real property valuations.

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FHFA Re-Issues Rule on Suspended Counterparty Program

Appraisal Buzz

FHFA has carefully reviewed the feedback from stakeholders in developing this re-proposal, which will better ensure the regulated entities’ safety and soundness so they continue to serve as a reliable and stable source of liquidity for the U.S. housing finance system.”

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