Real Estatin' the Facts

Here's the weekly round-up of news. Check it out, save it for later, and/or share it with your friends.  Transparency, accuracy doubly important for hybrid appraisals    In theory, hybrid appraisals promise to speed the appraisal process, provide opportunities for agents to earn fees for collecting data and reduce delays. However, appraisers' experience with hybrid assignments raise troubling concerns. Here's what you should know.  Full Story:  REALTOR® Magazine  (4/3)  Lawmaker sets sights on affordable housing for military     Members of Congress are considering increases to the Basic Allowance for Housing and other measures to address affordability challenges facing service members. "Joining the military, especially for a lot of minority families, was really a way up the economic ladder. ... So how do we make sure that we get back to that place where families who are serving don't feel like they have these huge financial struggles?" said Rep. Marilyn Strick