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Magistrate judge recommends $46M in restitution from former Live Well CEO

Housing Wire

government and former Live Well Financial CEO Michael Hild regarding a restitution amount owed to the company’s creditors, a magistrate judge overseeing the issue has recommended that Hild pay more than $46 million. Attorneys for Hild and the government have been at odds for the better part of a year over restitution.

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How the title industry is addressing the negative effects of heirs’ property

Housing Wire

Given the numerous risks and challenges associated with heirs’ property and the higher incidence in low- to moderate-income communities, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) is committed to expanding awareness of heirs’ property and collaborating with industry and government partners to address this often-overlooked hurdle to wealth building.

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Opinion: Stranger than fiction: Eminent domain displacement

Housing Wire

Imagine that the local government where you live is invoking eminent domain rights concerning your dear home to build a road or park or let a private developer do as they will (Kelo v. To make matters worse, there has been no offer to pay you for your home’s fair market and sales value. New London in 2005).

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their specialized knowledge and objective analysis provide crucial evidence that can shed light on complex issues, shape legal strategies, and underpin strong case arguments.

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Georgia looks to protect residents from title theft with new law

Housing Wire

Additionally, notaries are now required to confirm the identity of the document signer or affirmant through verification of a government-issued photo ID. If the offer is less than the previous yearsassessed value of a property, the offer must state that this offer is less than the county assessed value for this property.

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Once Upon a Time… A Housing Fairy Tale

Appraisal Buzz

We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. As an appraiser, I had to look at what I had spent a lifetime doing: “Find market value.” Let’s pretend market value is market value.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. Real estate agents in particular understand local properties extremely well.

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