Home Valuation Compliance Code Is Here

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The implementation of HVCC (Home Valuation Compliance Code) went into effect May 1. It is the new appraisal requirement negotiated by FannieMae and FreddieMac with the New York Attorney General in settlement over a pending lawsuit. (more…)

Posted In: Commercial Property, Investment Property, Mountain Living, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Values, foreclosure, land, mortgage, short sale on August 31, 2009 Comments (0)

The Meaning of “Listing” Property

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I was at a party a couple of weeks ago. A friend of mine, who has been very helpful to my business over time, made the comment that too many real estate agents just want to list property without actually “doing anything”. That is a common perception about our business. It got me to reflect on what it is that good agents actually do. (more…)

Posted In: Commercial Property, Investment Property, Mountain Living, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Values, Uncategorized, foreclosure, land, mortgage on August 8, 2009 Comments (0)