Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2022

So, the real question is: How are appraisers following USPAP and meeting competency requirements if there is absolutely no education on the subject of “Log Home Valuation?” Presently, there are several new rules and regulations that could result in major USPAP violations, but those rules vary upon the state, county and/or township.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2022

Rodman Schley, president of appraisal trade association the Appraisal Institute , called the Federal Housing Finance Agency ’s findings, which it presented in a December blog post , “unacceptable,” and said more work is required to recognize and interrupt unconscious bias. Were they exemplary, or at the bottom of the heap?”.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Students appreciate the well-organized, easy to comprehend content presented by experts in simplifying complex concepts likely to be included in the state exam, as well as the visual aids for assistance with retention and understanding. 6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going forward, they will make risk-based decisions as to the level of appraisal needed. Secondly, this will allow technology companies, lenders, and appraisers to develop new processes and technologies around desktops. Appraisal Technology was front and center at this show. This is an unprecedented situation.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Purpose and Components of a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) The CMA is a tool that real estate agents use to develop a list price for the house they are selling. It is the agent’s version of an appraisal and while it may appear to be the same thing it is different in many ways.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Today’s announcement from Fannie Mae — the incorporation of 1004 Desktop appraisals into their Selling Guide for many new purchase loans — is a big step forward in the journey to a fully modern appraisal process. We applaud this move and are dedicated to supporting lenders in the adoption of 1004 Desktop appraisals.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area. Understanding the commercial real estate appraisal process is crucial for anyone involved in the buying or selling of commercial properties.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 4, 2022

The mortgage industry is on its way to modernizing the appraisal process. In early February, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored entities (GSEs), incorporated desktop appraisals into their Selling Guides beginning in March 2022. What are some of the benefits of desktop appraisals?

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 24, 2019

The Other Side of the Coin: The Appraisal Process Doesn’t Always Reflect the Contributed Value of Green Features. Sometimes, appraisals do not reflect the perceived value of these improvements, to the dismay of building owners. Keeping Up with Green Trends: Appraisers Are Catching Up Quickly.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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Walitt Solutions

JULY 28, 2019

Is this so-called “new” process new at all? During my presentation, I reviewed with the audience a number of appraisal scenarios that have been common practice for decades – often in spaces outside of first mortgage lending. The appraiser relies on a non-appraiser to measure and collect subject property data.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Excerpts: What does the appraiser do with the three different values that may be developed? The appraiser must now reconcile these three values into one final opinion of value. Respectfully, if they had read my report and not just looked at the values, they would know exactly why they are different and how I developed them.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Clear cCapital just announced that we have acquired a Finnish proptech startup called CubiCasa and CubiCasa is incredibly exciting technology that enables anyone with a smartphone and no training to do a 10-minute walkthrough a property and get a fully detailed, accurate floorplan with gross living area. Jeff Allen. Shaival Shah.

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