Real Estate Appraisal

Appraiser groups favor new conduct code – Sacramento Business Journal (Real Estate Appraisal)

Appraiser groups favor new conduct code – Sacramento Business Journal
The largest organizations that represent real estate appraisers said Monday that they welcome the revision of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct by mortgage backers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , calling for more separation between lenders and

Fannie, Freddie agree to new appraisal guidelines – Reuters
NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have agreed on a revised code of conduct that aims to improve the reliability of appraisals on mortgage loans purchased by the two home funding companies, their regulator said on Tuesday. The

Tales of woe trail housing sector – Punch
As in most countries, 2008 is not a particularly rosy year for property investors. For instance, in Lagos, while some people will remember the outgoing year with agony in their hearts having lost their homes and other property during government