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Georgia looks to protect residents from title theft with new law

Housing Wire

Brian Kemp signed a new law, which went into effect at the start of the year, that creates a spate of new requirements for those filing property-related documents and notaries involved in electronic document filing. In the worst-case scenario, the home goes into foreclosure and/or is deeded to a new purchaser.

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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Introduction

Housing Wire

This movement of individuals, teams, branches, divisions and even companies occurs against the backdrop of legal issues that—if ignored or mishandled—can quickly undermine any anticipated benefits, particularly given the increasingly narrow margins for error. Nettleingham is a shareholder at Maddin Hauser.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. The examples are not intended to imply that information on zoning is necessary in all appraisal reports.

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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? With a few quick online searches, in most areas, you can find the parcel number, legal description, and even some potentially comparable sales. Isn’t that all that appraisers do?

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When you’re about to buy your first real property outside of your primary residence, you should know whether you’re going into it with the intention of renting or if you want to flip and make an immediate profit. This is especially the case if your goal is to break into real estate. Decide on How to Proceed. Let us know !

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

There are certain differences between being a real estate professional in Illinois and other states, which we’ll look at in this article. We’ll also dive into necessary steps and helpful tips, answer frequently asked questions, and provide all the key information you need to get your real estate license in Illinois, so keep reading.