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Greater Dallas Chapter Web Links
Updated Links 1/5/2008
Appraisal
- National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA)
NAIFA's Web Site with appraisal chat rooms, roster, and information.
- Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB)
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is a regulatory agency of the State of Texas. It was created in 1991 to license, certify and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas. The TALCB replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission.
- The Appraisal Foundation (ASB & AQB)
The Appraisal Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1989, is dedicated to the professional advancement of the appraisal profession. The Foundation accomplishes its mission through the work of its two independent Boards, the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board.
- HUD Clips
Updated Link (1/5/2008) Providing easy access to information and resources has always been a number one priority at HUD. And now, in the information age, we are delighted to offer HUDCLIPS on the Web! This new information service offers HUD clients FREE access to HUD's official repository of policies, procedures, announcements, and other materials.
- HUD / FHA Approved Appraiser List
Search HUD's list of FHA approved appraisers for status, license/certification number, and expiration date.
- e Fannie Mae
The source for Fannie's forms and guidelines
- Manufactured Housing Division (Texas)
Manufacture Date, owneship records, installation records, Certificate Detail and numbers, and more.
Consumer Protection
- PUC – Customer Protection Division
State of Texas, Public Utility Commission - Consumer Protection Division. You can add your name, address and telephone number to state-sponsored “No Call Lists,” which will identify you as someone who does not wish to receive telemarketing calls. You can choose to register a residential telephone number for one or both of two “No Call Lists” sponsored by the Public Utility Commission (PUC.)
Government Sponsored
- Fannie Mae
Since Fannie Mae began in 1968 we have helped more than 30 million families achieve the American dream of homeownership.
- FreddieMac
Since our inception in 1970, Freddie Mac has financed homes for 20 million families – equal to one of every six homes in America.
- Flood Hazard Maping
FEMA Map Service Center. Use "Product Search by Adddress: (upper right) which will pull up map data and map. It is not necessary to "Log On" (upper left).
STATE of TEXAS
- State of Texas, Dept of Public Safety
State of Texas Open Records and Gateway to more than you want to know. USE THIS INFORMATION WITH CAUTION!!
- Texas Unclaimed Property
From the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts this allows searches by name for unclaimed money. I found a $70 inspection fee, $325 appraisal fee, plus $90 in a forgotten savings account.
- Texas Savings & Loan Department
The Texas Mortgage Broker Act, effective 1/1/2000. Mortgage Brokers are required to be licensed and have a physical location in the State of Texas. They are in violation of the Act if they "failed to use a fee collected in advance of closing of a mortgage loan for a purpose for which the fee was paid;...."
- State of Texas
The Lone Star State. Gateway to a wealth of information.
Termites / Mold / EIFS
- TERMITES
Texas A&M University's web site on the different types of termites.
- EIFS Legal Network
Welcome to the web page assembled by attorneys dedicated to representing and assisting homeowners who own homes clad with EIFS or synthetic stucco, as it is commonly referred to.
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