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Opinion: The path to modernizing the appraisal process

Housing Wire

The movement to embrace appraisal modernization techniques also holds the promise of removing the potential for racial bias, better supporting efforts to remove valuation gaps that persist in minority neighborhoods. of the properties in Black neighborhoods receive appraisal values lower than the contract price versus 7.4%

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. We live in a world that is transitioning from the Information Age to the Digital Age. Inspection relief was successful as lenders and appraisers developed appropriate processes. Catalysts of change.

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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.