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Aug 15, 2018 12:30 PM

Report Shows Possible Multifamily Downturn, Reveals Market Opportunities

While the multifamily market currently is strong, a downturn is expected over the next three years, making this a good time for both investors and sellers — depending on the city, according to online marketplace Ten-X, HousingWire reported Aug. 6. Houston is the top city for investors, while Miami is the top city for sellers.

Aug 08, 2018 12:30 PM

President Signs Bill Authorizing 4-month Flood Insurance Extension

President Trump on July 31 signed legislation that extends the National Flood Insurance Program by four months — until Nov. 30, the White House reported. The extension gives lawmakers a small window to craft a longer-term extension for the program, which is underfunded by about $20 billion.

Aug 08, 2018 12:30 PM

Fed Maintains Interest Rates Amid Strong Growth, Increased Spending

The Federal Reserve on Aug. 1 said that interest rates would remain unchanged due to strong growth — although a September hike is anticipated, Bloomberg reported. The Fed noted that unemployment is low, and household and business spending is on the rise.

Aug 08, 2018 12:30 PM

FHFA Extends Comment Period for Proposed GSE Capital Requirements Rule

The Federal Housing Finance Agency extended for an additional 60 days the public comment period for its proposed rule on capital requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises, MBA NewsLink reported Aug. 1. The FHFA cited numerous requests for more time from multiple stakeholders as reasons for the extension to Nov. 16.

Aug 01, 2018 12:30 PM

Construction Costs, Zoning May Slow Office Sector: Cushman & Wakefield

The office sector could slow next year as construction costs and zoning issues increase and concerns grow over the end of the current real estate cycle, according to real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, National Real Estate Investor reported July 24.

Aug 01, 2018 12:30 PM

Fannie Mae Drops Form 1004MC, the GSE Reveals at AI Annual Conference

Fannie Mae is discontinuing the use of Form 1004MC (Market Conditions), the government-sponsored enterprise announced July 30 at the Appraisal Institute Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The GSE is expected to officially announce the change when it releases its updated Selling Guide in the coming weeks.

Aug 01, 2018 12:30 PM

IRS Final Rules Define Qualified Appraisers, Standards Flexibility

The IRS on July 30 finalized rules for substantiating and reporting cash and noncash charitable deductions, stating that any tax deduction of more than $500,000 requires a qualified appraisal conducted in accordance with generally accepted appraisal standards. The rules take immediate effect.

Jul 25, 2018 12:30 PM

Appraisal Institute Opposes Risk Management Reductions for SBA Loans

The Appraisal Institute on July 20 announced its opposition to proposed federal legislation that would reduce the requirements for appraisals in major Small Business Administration loan programs. AI told Congress that it specifically objects to provisions that would increase the real estate appraisal thresholds for SBA loan programs.

Jul 25, 2018 12:30 PM

Housing Industry Loses Status as Economic Driver, Fed Chair Testifies

The housing industry isn’t the economic driver it once was and doesn’t have much pull in monetary policy decision making, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told the House Financial Service Committee July 17 as he delivered the semi-annual monetary policy report, HousingWire reported.

Jul 25, 2018 12:30 PM

Fed Beige Book Reveals Mixed Results in Residential, Commercial Sectors

Some Fed districts reported moderate improvements in the residential real estate sector, but their reports on commercial activity revealed largely stagnant conditions, the Federal Reserve reported July 18 in its newest Beige Book.

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