Expanded rules for appraisal waivers take effect on purchase transactions starting the first quarter of 2025. Announcements were made on October 28, 2024 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) who stated the policy action “builds upon the long-running success of appraisal waivers, which have helped more…
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As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.
This year, we led readers on more than 125 home tours in 28 countries. Here are our most read installments.
It’s been a rough year for the real estate industry, but let’s focus on the positive. Tell us about something big that happened for you in 2024.