Winner of five national book awards,
Anna lights the way for helping consumers make informed decisions about building, buying, renovating, or financing a home that is healthy and sustainable.

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The podcast for people who want to get the absolute most out of owning a home. Anna’s guests include technology leaders and innovators who share the kind of knowledge you need to meet the market with confidence. Available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, Google, and Radio Public.

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Includes national directory of agrihoods, plus 2,200 farms where you can buy fresh, locally grown food.

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Appraisal Waiver Rules Expanded as of January 1, 2025

Mortgage lenders can process more mortgage applications without a property appraisal on purchase transactions starting January 1, 2025.  The new rules apply to both appraisal waivers and inspection-based waivers, where additional property data is collected by the lender. In recent years, appraisal waivers were available on loans sold to Fannie…

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