Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 8, 2022

In various articles and opinion pieces, some claim that desktop appraisals will solve the appraiser shortage and modernize the appraisal process, while others claim that they will cause the demise of the appraisal profession.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Both of these issues accelerate the importance of appraisal modernization. What is appraisal modernization? Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. There are two significant issues in our industry right now — appraisal bias and origination volume. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 23, 2024

In a recent discussion within the comments section of an article titled ‘The Censorship of Appraisers,’ appraiser Spencer Paul shared a concerning statement from an underwriter about an adjustment made by Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter tool. Related Posts: The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s been a while since I’ve written an article. So, first of all, thank you for being here to read articles from my blog! As I mentioned at the start of this article, many times, the price per square foot for below-ground finished square footage is different from what above-grade finished square footage can demand from the market.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Industry Insider Insight on Risk and Modernization. Fannie New Appraisal Form Modernization. I f this article helped you understand Estate/Trust appraisals, it is worth the subscription price! The post Appraisal Risk and Modernization appeared first on Appraisal Today. Worth attending. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

In February 2019, we wrote an article predicting this seismic shift, detailing how mortgage lenders could and should prepare to not only survive the shift but thrive in the future digital age. When we wrote the “Seismic shift” article in 2019, less than 50% of mortgage applications were taken digitally.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2022

Below, Hill answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. The GSEs are implementing big changes this year that will allow for modernization to kick into high gear.

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Property Metrics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Modern portfolio theory is widely used in the world of finance. In this article we’ll take a closer look at what modern portfolio theory is, review an example calculation, and discuss the assumptions behind the theory. What is Modern Portfolio Theory? Fundamentals of Modern Portfolio Theory.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

When you looked at your email today, you no doubt received a post indicating a new article was out entitled “How Remaining Economic Life Works” So, funny story… I just started working on that article. I do hope it whets your appetite for this future article. High-Impact Home Upgrades for Any Budget.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the article, Moody’s said they anticipate an increase in MSR sales in 2024, which will result in a short-term gain in liquidity at the expense of a weaker franchise in the future. It’s easy to see why more institutions are choosing to service their loans and why modern servicing software is currently in high demand.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We find ourselves in negotiations of different kinds every day, but seeing beyond our own perceptions of formal, adversarial negotiations is essential to yielding successful results in our modern landscape. The strongest opening to these conversations is to agree on that goal.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

Top-performing articles over the last month include: 5 predictions for the second half of the 2022 housing market , by Selma Hepp, deputy chief economist at CoreLogic. HW Media’s audience is very interested in understanding the macroeconomic factors affecting housing.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

In 2009, Dallas purchased Skyline Home Loans with Upfront Ventures and a team to modernize the traditional mortgage business. The engage.marketing summit is designed for our HW+ members, who get access to all HousingWire premium content, including events, articles, an exclusive Slack community, and more. Not a member?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Host Phil Treadwell and industry experts share their experiences and advice on how to build more modern and relevant business. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler, HousingWire Daily takes a deeper dive into the mortgage, real estate and fintech articles reported across HW Media. Mortgage Marketing Expert. Loan Officer Leadership. Take Action.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 7, 2020

Yesterday's Bloomberg article caught my eye: Greenwich Homeowner Bets on Virus Getaway Pitch to Win a Sale. The article featured a listing in Greenwich, CT that came on 68 days ago that wasn't moving (I assume this based on what was done later). Bathrooms are beautiful and modern with separate steamshower and large whirlpool tub.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Below, Potter answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Jeremy Potter: My favorite HW+ article is Bill Conroy’s The crypto mortgage is the new kid on the block because it helped me frame up many of the emerging tech plays in the industry. Jobs that create houses.”

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Last week’s article titled “The Government Screwing Over an Entire Industry” strengthened my conviction how eager and anxious Fannie, Freddie, and certain Congress persons are to replace appraisers with computer programs. Racial Bias: Redlining in the Modern Era.are they behind this modern day redlining?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Kaplan students appreciate how the videos are complemented by text-based content to reinforce key concepts, including the Modern Real Estate Practice textbook, which is recommended by the National Testing Services. Modern Real Estate Practice Prelicensing Package $299 Required 75 hrs. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Modernizing origination to stay competitive in today’s housing market. This white paper will examine the growing importance of modernization in the mortgage lending industry. HousingWire sent a request for comments to the company’s spokesperson, but had not received a response at the time this article was published.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 1, 2024

This article is featured in the 2023 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE. Some other features we have in our magazine include funny Buzztoon comics, as well as crazy stories from appraisers and readers like you!

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This article explores how appraisal tech can streamline the appraisal process and ensure repeat customers. In February , Lopa Kolluri, principal deputy assistant secretary at the FHA, acknowledged the delays, but said that the administration is back on track with their modernization initiative. “I Presented by: Reggora.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 18, 2022

You can update and modernize your bathroom on any type of budget as bathroom remodels will not only make you feel better, but they will also increase your home value. It is possible to modernize your bathroom for far less if you have a small budget. This is especially true of an older bathroom that smells of mildew.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

While that number may seem high to some, in the context of lending and property complexities, that is a 54% improvement in performance cited earlier in this article. Appraisal Modernization. Appraisal modernization is at the forefront of discussions today. Is there room for more improvement?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. We just went through one of the biggest housing booms in modern history,” said Jonathan Miller, a real estate appraiser at Miller Samuel who also produces housing market reports for Douglas Elliman. This article was first featured in the Dec/Jan HousingWire Magazine issue.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 12, 2024

GoFormz teams across every industry utilize integrations with Cloud storage platforms to drive workstream efficiencies and modernize record-keeping. To learn how to connect GoFormz to your Cloud storage application, select one of the help articles below: Box File Upload : Upload a PDF of your completed Forms to Box.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The shortage of appraisers within the industry has been well publicized recently and no doubt plenty of you reading this article have experienced the impact of this shortage first hand. AMCs Driving Tech Innovation . A number of appraisal management companies (AMCs) are at the forefront of this new tech wave.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. Chopra has also beefed up the agency’s enforcement division and partnered with two other regulators to target lenders engaging in what was termed by the government as “modern-day redlining.” This article was first featured in the Dec/Jan HousingWire Magazine issue.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

This week I welcome back guest blogger, Shirley Martin, who answers these questions in this article. Thanks so much for being here to read articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! Here are some links to other articles I think you might also enjoy… . Are you planning on renovating your home? I hope you enjoy it!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Below, Mozilo answers questions about the housing industry: HW Media: What is your current, favorite HW+ article and why? Specifically mid-century modern designs with clean lines that serve a simple function have been a favorite of mine well before they became popular again in recent years.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a virtual seminar Thursday on “modern-day redlining,” attorneys from Garris Horn, LLP , said the CFPB’s current definition of the practice is better termed “marketing discrimination.”. Since HMDA was introduced, regulators’ definition of redlining has evolved. The HMDA data is a crucial tool for the CFPB in constructing redlining cases.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I think you’re going to enjoy her article. I have more articles I am working on for future posts. In the meantime, enjoy Penny’s great article! Here are some links to other articles I’ve enjoyed recently! Statistics: Part of Modernized Valuation? Stay tuned. Click here to visit their website.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 2, 2021

Our cover article is an incredibly insightful conversation on racial bias in the appraisal industry. We have articles to help appraisers, AMCs, and lenders grow in every aspect of their business. Here are just a few of the articles that are a must read …. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. Among the tools that DeMarco said will be key in dealing with the distribution of risk in the year ahead is the GSEs’ use of credit-risk transfers, as well as data standardization and transparency, the common securitization platform as well as the modernization of Ginnie Mae.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. For example, it is widely expected that the U.S. economy will experience a recession within the next several months.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Mortgage Technology sector is growing rapidly, modernizing and digitizing what has traditionally been a fragmented and heavily regulated market. According to this HousingWire article , “the 2020 U.S. Read the full Redfin article here. ” Read the full article here. Enjoy this article?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 29, 2024

This article is featured in the 2023 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE. Some other features we have in our magazine include Buzztoon comics, as well as crazy stories from appraisers and readers like you!

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. For example, it is widely expected that the U.S. economy will experience a recession within the next several months.

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