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Archived Issue: December 2008
Vol. 9, No. 23/24

Government Update

Commercial / General

Commercial Real Estate Leaders Band Together for Government Bailout [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

SEC: Fair Value Not a Significant Contributing Factor to Bank Failures [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

IRS Releases Final Rule on Tax Preparer Penalties [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Sen. Durbin, Rep. Miller to Introduce Mortgage-Bankruptcy Bills in January [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Appraisal Integral Component of Rural Water Bill [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Comptroller of the Currency Says Modified Loans Still Defaulting [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Bernanke Urges More Government Action on Foreclosures [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Treasury Plan Would Create 4.5% Rates [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Treasury Cites Appraisal Deficiencies Identified by OCC in Bank Failure [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

FDIC Asserts Loan Modification Leverage in Rescues [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

FDIC Expands Bidder List for Troubled Institutions [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

OCC Describes Historic Tax Credit Program [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

Residential

Revised HVCC Released; AI to Host Members-Only Webinar [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Remaining TARP Could Go to Foreclosure Relief [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Home Builders Seek Federal Assistance for Home Buyers [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Fannie Mae Tightens Condo Restrictions [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Fannie/Freddie Unveil Streamlined Modification Program [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

FHFA 2008 Performance Report Includes Slight Appraisal Code Update [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Fannie, Freddie to Force Originators to Buy Back Over $1Bil in Loans [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Recent RESPA Amendments Aid Homebuyers [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

HUD Issues HECM Clarification [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Obama Nominee for HUD Secretary Focuses on “City-based” Approach [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

HUD to Buy Second Liens [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Hope Now, FHFA Report on Foreclosure Prevention [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

Homebuilders Accuse FDIC of Curbing Credit [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

In the States

Michigan Enacts Strong Appraiser Independence Laws [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Iowa Adopts Final Rule on Charitable Conservation Contribution Tax Credit [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Colorado Finalizes Rules for Conservation Easement Appraisals [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

“Neutral Appraiser” Clause Part of Proposed Texas Mortgage Scam Law [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

New Houston Real Estate Database to Study Market, Foreclosure [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Michigan Bills Tighten Appraiser Independence Requirements [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Around the Industry

CSBS Model Bill Incorporates Appraiser Independence Provision [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Mortgage Metrics Report: Modified Loans Re-default at High Rates [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

OSCRE Releases Appraisal Reporting Exchange Based on Appraisal Institute Standard [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Lowered Federal Fund Rate Boosts Refis, not Buyers [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Architecture Billings Drops to Lowest Level for Second Month in a Row [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

AI’s Fitzsimons, Milne-Allen to Serve as Pres-Elect, VP of AARO [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Bankruptcy Court Gives Green Light for Fidelity, LandAmerica Acquisition [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Inside the Beltway: Appraisal Institute Addressing BPO Misuse; Position Appraisers as Choice [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Appraisal Institute to Host Collateral Matters Congress in 2009 [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

WaMu Appraiser, Graham Albertini, SRA, Details Process [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Despite Slight Rise, Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Are Historically Low [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. Housing Market Update [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Hanley Wood: Mortgage Rates at Lowest Levels, Increases Levels of Affordability [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

SIFMA, ASF Create U.S. Covered Bonds Council [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Survey Provides Insight into Residential Appraiser Demographics [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Appraisal Institute Offers Subdivison Valuation Online [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Introduction to VFR Seminar Set to Premiere in May [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

New Student Handbook Coming in January [Posted December 17, 2008 ]

Former Bayview Partner Charged in Mortgage Backed Securities Scheme [Updated December 17, 2008 ]

Subprime Mortgage Lenders Feared to be Exploiting FHA-Backed Loans [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Credit Ratings Revise Criteria; SEC Adopts Several Ratings Rule Changes [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Smaller Lenders See Opportunity in Upheaval [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Appraisers Scarce for Border Fence Landowners [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

October Construction Outlays Slip; Infrastructure Prospects Rise [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

AQB Issues a Call for Subject Matter Experts [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

G. Herbert Pritchett, MAI, Appointed to Kentucky Board [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

AI Offers 40% off All Books from December 10-15 [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

Bank for International Settlements Proposes Fair Value Methodology [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

Condemnation Appraising Course Premieres in January; Part of New Certificate Program [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

Valuing Historic Preservation Easements Comes to Virginia [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

Mortgage Attorneys Seeing Surge in Cases [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

Inside the Institute

Appraisal Institute Seeking 2009 LDAC Nominations [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

In Memoriam [Posted December 30, 2008 ]

Appraisal Institute Calls for 2010 Vice President Nominees [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Appraisal Institute Issues Call to Action on Surveys [Posted December 10, 2008 ]

Appraisal Institute Board Adopts Long Range Plan, Numerous 45-Day Notice Items [Posted December 3, 2008 ]

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