Friday, June 26, 2009

FW: Inman AM: Appraisal issue coming to a head

 

 

 

From: Inman News Headlines [mailto:dailynews@inman.com]
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 6:59 AM
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Subject: Inman AM: Appraisal issue coming to a head

 

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Appraisal issue coming to a head
An increasingly common complaint of Realtors -- that "lowball" appraisals below agreed-upon sales prices are derailing many home sales -- has been taken up by industry trade groups.

The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders have both identified issues surrounding appraisals as a factor putting a damper on sales of new and existing homes in May -- the first month new rules governing appraisals conducted on loans slated for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac took effect. More »


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