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Entries from November 2009

FHA, Fannie/Freddie Tell it Like it is (to them)

November 24th, 2009 · 12 Comments

by David Brauner, Editor
The appraiser Valuation 2009 conference in New Orleans this month offered unprecedented access to key regulators, AMCs and other decision makers regarding the future of the appraisal industry- that’s the good news. The bad news is that you may not like what they are saying.
Honchos from FHA, Fannie Mae, [...]

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Eight Most Common Appraisal Mistakes

November 10th, 2009 · 9 Comments

by Phil Spool, ASA
This article is about common mistakes in appraisal reports, whether the appraisal is for a mortgage transaction or other intended use. Most mistakes are not violations of USPAP but errors caused by a lack of common sense, trying to satisfy a client or not following Fannie Mae guidelines.
After reviewing countless appraisal [...]

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