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12/08 REVISED HOME VALUATION CODE OF CONDUCT POSTED TO FREDDIE MAC'SWEBSITE. The following revised Home Valuation Code of Conduct dated December, 2008,has been posted to Freddie Mac's website under Single Family--News: http://www.appraisal.state.az.us/userfiles/file/12%2008%20Home%20Valuation%20C...
01/11/2009
http://www.appraisal.state.az.us/userfiles/file/12%2008%20Fannie%20Mae%20Lender%20Directive.pdf The appraisal regulation 'sheet' effective Jan 2009. Serious topics concerning the of real estate appraisal operations clearly updated. A very clear and concise letter; all regulation changes appeared ...
01/11/2009
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STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTDIVISION OF CORPORATIONS, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD OF BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS MINUTES OF MEETINGJune 6, 2008: http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pub/apr_Meeting_Minutes_06_06_08.pdf The o...
01/11/2009
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Here is a link to the Alabama State Appraisal Board's most recent newsletter:http://www.reab.state.al.us/pdf/Newsletters/Summer_2008.pdf It is an easy to read, well written letter from the summer of 2008. It features a Q & A insert and an article about the 'trainee dilemma': where trainees accoun...
01/11/2009
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We will attempt to you bring you the lastest news / press release from the appraisal board in each of the 50 United States of America in 50 days or less. We will include a brief summary and hope to keep you informed of real estate appraisal changes nationwide or in your neck of the woods. Look fo...
01/11/2009
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Operations:Volume continued at a strong pace as mortgage professionals looked to start their year early. Next week more of the same already scheduled. We are starting to see more conventional appraisals. Market conditions addenda effective Apil 1 2009 (see defining market conditions). Rumor mill ...
01/10/2009
All comparable sales used in an appraisal are verified. The MLS listing or (whatever source is used) is your primary information must be verified by a secondary resource (most often tax records). During these turbulent markets many 'sales' sit in a 'pending' group on many MLS. Many of these MLS a...
01/05/2009
- Turn on the lights - Straighten up a bit - Make utilities and areas of your home easily accessible - If you have pet(s) do your best to control them (pens, leashes, or have a friend watch them) - Put the toilet seat cover lids down Interior areas of your home that are likely to be photographe...
01/05/2009
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I was reading the hand dryer in a public restroom today, after I washed my hands. It said hand dryers are more sanitary and enviromentally friendly than paper towels. If this is true how come I don't know anyone with a hand dryer in their home? Is this only true in a commercial setting? I think I...
01/05/2009
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If I get enough points can I trade them in for a candy necklace or plastic jewelry just like skee-ball? Can I combine points with a friend and try to get a bigger prize? Points just for the sake of points seem pointless: can I get a connection? some real info about the changing economic climate a...
01/05/2009