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Appraisal Institute Advises U.S. Sentencing Commission to Require Appraisals
CHICAGO, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaking at a hearing in Washington, D.C., the Appraisal Institute today urged a federal judicial agency to require the use of real estate appraisals when calculating loss in mortgage fraud cases.
American Guild of Appraisers Petitions Federal Reserve Board and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Overturn Regulation that Threatens Viability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Guild of Appraisers (AGA), a national organization of real estate appraisers that is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO's Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), has petitioned the Federal Reserve Board ("Fed") and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to overturn a regulation adopted by the Fed that is contrary to the Dodd Frank Financial Reform law, threatens the viability of professional appraisal practice and undermines the legitimacy of real estate appraisals relied on by lenders in making residential mortgage loans.
In the aftermath of the national financial collapse brought on in part by badly underwritten subprime loans, Congress found that in ...
On Diamond Certification Companies and Jewelry Appraisers
Diamond jewelry is a priceless investment. Aside from buying your vehicle or a house, buying jewelry might be one of the major purchases that you will have. This is the reason why it’s very important to have their characteristic, worth and quality verified just in case they get damaged, stolen, lost or if you are planning to re-sell it in the future.
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Michigan Real Estate Appraisers - Signs of Change in the Market
Finding the signs outside of the door that say 'for sale' aren't enough when you are looking at properties for any type of investment. Real estate is a profession that works off of the economy and how the flow of cash is moving through the economy. If you want to make sure that you are getting the right deal, you will also want to make sure that you are moving into the right market.
How Appraisers and Home Inspectors are Protected with Errors and Omissions Insurance
Home Appraisers and Home Inspectors are important and necessary experts in real estate transactions, but their roles are quite different. Appraisers determine the value of a property, and this information is also used in the estimation of homeowners insurance and real estate taxes. Appraisers inspect a home, its property, amenities and upgrades, and also research other local properties and their values to determine what a home is worth.
Expected tax drops not likely
Property owners across Northeast Georgia contend that their property values slipped over the past year, and their tax bills should reflect that, according to the number of property tax returns filed last month.
What is My Campaign Memorabilia Worth? The American Society of Appraisers Offers Advice to People Wondering what their Campaign Collectibles Might be
Don't throw away that campaign mug just yet. What your political memoribilia is worth depends on what the item is, its condition, and and history of the candidate.
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