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FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisal

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. Guidance and best practices could at least result in more “objective free-form text narratives.”. Marcia Fudge tweeted would “help end these discriminatory practices for good.”.

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85 Offers On A Home: What In The World Happened?

Toronto Realty Blog

Yes, every time I was asked, “Did you hear…” it was followed by some form of, “…about that house that got eighty-five offers,” but the conversations didn’t always go the distance. I do have this faint memory of writing a blog 10-15 years ago about a home that received 100+ offers.

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TRB Guest Blog: “Alternative Brokerage Models: Are We Trying to Solve a Problem That Doesn’t Exist?”

Toronto Realty Blog

By: Chris Cansick Innovation in the Canadian real estate industry may seem like an oxymoron to many as it has to be one of the more traditional practices still standing. Since then, there have been many evolutions around education and common practices which have always ignited debate about what the future of the industry should look like.

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Can A Seller Accept A Pre-Emptive Offer “Without Notice?”

Toronto Realty Blog

TorontoRealtyBlog A client and loyal blog reader asked me this week, “What are your biggest pet peeves about the industry?” ” I smiled and said, “We’re only seeing one house. Then again, I regularly use this blog as an outlet, so I’m sure we could come up with five, ten, or one hundred in no time.

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Top Five: Blog Posts Of 2020!

Toronto Realty Blog

I specifically didn’t post new content on Friday because I knew you’d all need to be fresh, eager, and well-rested this morning in order to power through this week’s blogs. Those long-term readers among you will recall the length of these “year-end” blog posts. It’s only fair.”

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Use These 7 Expert Tips for Staying Organized With Your New Roommates

Redfin

Whether you’re moving into an apartment in Austin, TX , sharing a house in Seattle , or living in a college dorm room, this guide will keep your shared space clutter-free. Establish “house rules” that you and your roommates must follow. We’ve all heard of that roommate who thinks everything in the apartment is fair game.

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The Inevitable Discussion About Blind Bidding

Toronto Realty Blog

I just couldn’t stomach the thought of putting so much effort into a blog post, when all the while, I know full well that people will skip the blog itself and head straight for the comments section to provide their two cents. Yes, has to be flippers, buying up houses just to re-sell them! Blind bidding has to go!

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