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Archived Issue: February 2009
Vol. 10, No. 3/4

Government Update

Commercial / General

Appraisal, Banker Groups Express Concern over Farm Bill Appraisal Provision [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Treasury's Financial Stability Plan Addresses Transparency, Toxic Assets, Lending [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

"Bad Bank" Plan Threatened over Lack of Details [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

Geithner’s Plan Raises Eyebrows, Questions [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

Mortgage Poolers Could be Required to Keep Part of Debt [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

FBI Adds Agents to Fraud Cases [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

Treasury Announces Outline of Financial Stabilization Program [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Treasury under Fire for TARP Mismanagement [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Frank, Volcker Address Financial Services Reform: Systemic Risk Oversight Top Priority [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Two Mortgage Fraud Bills Introduced in Senate [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Inside the Beltway: House Bill Would Eliminate Several Valuation Discounts, Harm Taxpayers [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Obama Administration Announces New TARP Rules; Bank Plan Expected Soon [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Treasury Issues Conflict of Interest Rule for TARP Service Providers [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Residential

Major Housing Legislation Set for House Floor Consideration [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Realty Plan Fuels Call to Clarify Appraisal Rules [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

FHFA Clarifies Fannie/Freddie Refi/Modification Plan [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

NAMB Files HVCC Suit [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Stimulus Bill Provides Real Estate Industry, Consumer Relief [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Obama Administration Unveils Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

IRS Releases Nationwide Average Purchase Price, Safe Harbors [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

$50 Billion Earmarked for Foreclosure Mitigation [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Fannie Mae Eases Appraisal Requirements; Too Early to Assess Impact [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

House Committee Approves Mortgage Bankruptcy Bill [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Fannie, Freddie Requests for Aid Could Top $65 Billion [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

In the States

Texas Housing Market Named Among Healthiest in U.S. [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

AI Connecticut Chapter Testifies Before Legislature on AMC Bill [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

Washington Governor Proposes Elimination of Appraiser Board [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

From the States: Appraiser Independence Legislation Update [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Florida Proposes Foreclosure Bill of Rights, Appraisal Requirements [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Illinois Releases Reminder Regarding AMCs and Identification of Clients [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Inflating Mortgage Values [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Minnesota Advisory Board Reconstituted; Six Designated Members Appointed [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Around the Industry

Appraisal Groups Address Geithner's Plan [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Existing Home Sales Hit Record Low; Total Inventory Down [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Data Shows Housing Starts, Building Permits Continue to Decline [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

NovaStar Acquisition Raises Appraisal-Related Concerns [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Architecture Billings Continues Downward Spiral [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Reis: Quarterly Summary Shows Struggling Commercial Market Sectors [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

CNBC Program Shows Overview of Financial System [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

ABA Telephone Briefing on Charitable Remainder Trust [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

UBC Offers Machinery and Equipment Valuation Webinar and Online Course [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Appraisal Foundation Releases Third USPAP Exposure Draft [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

Industry Groups Unite against BPOs [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

AI’s Garber Featured on Radio Show Regarding HVCC [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

CMBS Servicers Combining Extensions with Paydowns [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

Federal Agency Update Papers Available for Download [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

AI Offers Commercial Appraisal Engagement and Review Seminar for Bankers, Appraisers [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

AI Joins RE Groups Calling on Dodd, Shelby to Address Liquidity Crisis [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Appraisers Continue to Speak out against AMC Loopholes [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

U.S. House Prices Fell 13.8 Percent in 2008 [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Moody’s Announces Review of CMBS Bonds [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

CRE Market Waits on Repricing Property Values, Debt [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Reis Revises CMBS Forecast from Bad to Worse [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

MIT Study: CRE Values Drop at Record Rates [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Latest USDA Census Shows Growth in Farming [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Life Insurance Companies Shift RE Investment Angle [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

FASB Seeks Guidance on Determining Distressed Assets’ Fair Value [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

New Litigation Certificate of Completion Program Offered [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

AI Member Delich Sole Appraiser on Worldwide ERC Board of Directors [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

ANSI Approves Home Builders’ Green Building Standard [Posted February 11, 2009 ]

Appraisal Organizations Call for Fed to Drop BPOs in Loan Modification Plan [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Multifamily Housing Council Seeks TARP Funds [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Surge in REO Could Lead to Downward Pressure on Price [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Wells Fargo/Rels Valuation Hit with “Skimming” Lawsuit [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

AI Co-Sponsoring ARES Annual Meeting [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for Vacancies on Board of Trustees [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Alternative to CMBS Financing Sought to Drive Transactions [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Commercial Real Estate Could Undergo Unprecedented Refis [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

PFK Hospitality: Hotels Could Face Worst Year on Record in 2009 [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Hanley Wood: Existing Home Sales Rebound Slightly, New Home Sales Lag at Year End [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

S&P/Case-Shiller: Freefall in Residential Real Estate Continues through November [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Regulators Close Three More Small Banks [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Appraisal Foundation, AARO Partner on Appraiser Investigator Training [Posted February 4, 2009 ]

Inside the Institute

January Spotlight: from Seller Concessions to Concern Over New Federal Standards [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

In Memoriam [Posted February 25, 2009 ]

AI Members: Discounted Passes Available for Green Building Event [Posted February 18, 2009 ]

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