States are once again stepping up to the plate to address some housing issues federal efforts often fall short on. Following in the footsteps of...
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It's penny-wise-and-pound-foolish bottom-line reckoning to circumvent the legal building permit process in an attempt to save money on an otherwise...
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The Federal Reserve is gearing up with more consumer protection on the home loan front, as it continues its overhaul Regulation Z. Regulation Z is...
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HVCC might as well be an acronym for Hate the Valuation Code of Conduct. HVCC really stands for Home Valuation Code of Conduct, new federal mortgage...
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Appraisers finally have something to crow about and housing consumers can join the chorus -- soft as it may be. For lenders, Freddie Mac's Bulletin...
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ForSaleByOwner.com says those who choose to sell their home without the aid of a real estate agent can still get the upper hand and beat the...
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An appraisal of a home is always supposed to be a fair, impartial and professional evaluation of a property's true value and not under pressure from...
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Perennial pressure on appraisers bad for business, housing, consumers During the height of the housing boom, appraisers were pressured to up the...
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Want to get top dollar when you sell your home? Listen to what professional appraisers say. Their job is to determine the true market value of homes...
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