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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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Better.com reports 400% growth for HELOC business

Housing Wire

Garg explained that Better utilized its marketplace lending model that includes 32 different investors across the mortgage landscape from real estate investment trusts and insurance companies to hedge funds, major correspondent lenders and the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. figure is far above the 26.5%

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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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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Housing Wire

With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said. . — a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions.

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The National Average Property Tax Rate Increased Nearly 7 Percent in 2023

Appraisal Buzz

The report analyzed property tax data collected from county tax assessor offices nationwide at the state, metro and county levels along with estimated market values of single-family homes calculated using an automated valuation model (AVM).

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Property taxes have been rising. Here’s what it means for housing

Housing Wire

It is costing more for schools and governments to pay for services. And homes in many communities have shot up in value in recent years, leading to tax increases through reassessments. But opinions differ on how much impact higher taxes are having on local housing and mortgage markets. “For

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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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