Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with Susan Falsetti, managing director of Origination Title and Close at ServiceLink, about the state of title in 2020 and how the EXOS technology platform allowed ServiceLink clients to take advantage of virtual closing solutions. SF: I do think RON and other electronic solutions could be the way of the future.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. ” This RFI is your chance to impact the direction that the inevitable appraisal overhaul will go. Appraisal Modernization.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

What Level Appraiser Are You? By McKissock Excerpts: How do we measure ourselves? What is the mark of an appraiser who is at the top of his or her “game”? For example, are you competent to prepare an entire appraisal from start to finish? Do you still feel the same level of assuredness?

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2023

Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals By: McKissock June 23, 2023 Excerpts: Some appraisers seek alternate ways to find work outside of appraisal management companies (AMCs). Below are helpful tips on how to find financial institutions and banks that engage appraisers directly on fee panels. Here’s what they said.

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Clear Capital

JULY 5, 2023

9 frequently asked questions about Fannie Mae’s Value Acceptance + Property Data Fannie Mae has launched its new appraisal modernization program, Value Acceptance + Property Data. This appraisal waiver program is a great solution for consumers and lenders alike. But how does this program work? No there isn’t.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What is a home appraisal? An appraisal is a professional opinion of a home’s value that is completely unbiased. Generally speaking, an appraisal is used to decide if the properties contract price is entirely appropriate; taking into consideration the features, condition, and location of the home in question.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

For commercial real estate companies and investors, looking at wide-ranging commercial property sectors, doing so can be an overwhelming (not to mention stressful and time-consuming) experience. What follows is a macro and micro breakdown of how best to proceed. How To Find Commercial Real Estate: Knowing Your Swim Lane.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” Nearby, I noticed a large water tank. I worked for 4 years in rural areas.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This is part three of a three part series on appraisal review – Read parts one and two. When interacting with executive managers, I am often posed with the following question “How do you know when you are looking at a “good” appraisal?” The Recent History of Appraisal Revisions.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 12, 2021

These experts will examine how real estate professionals can navigate these supply chain issues and offer suggestions on how to work together and improve conditions moving forward. We sat down with Greg Stephens, coordinator of this webinar with Metro-West Appraisal Company, to learn more about this free upcoming webinar.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Against the grain of these challenges is a robust marketplace for jobs, so we see opportunities to modernize the mortgage application process through smart technology. FS: Success for all this year can be measured collectively through how we managed the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

As this refinance surge slows, I highly doubt we’re in for another just-in-time spike. But I’m surprised how many treat this as a threat. 2021 could still be a very good year for prepared businesses. 2021 could still be a very good year for prepared businesses. But not everyone will be prepared.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How to Level Up as an Appraiser By Conrad Meertins Jr. For example, are you competent to prepare an entire appraisal from start to finish? But what if the appraisal form was completely blank with no boilerplate text? Do you still feel the same level of assuredness? What if you don’t want to do either one?

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Problems When Appraising Airbnb & VRBO Properties by Richard Hagar, SRA Excerpts: Residential appraisers are being asked to appraise these properties, along with their elevated income, as “typical” residential properties. The article is one of the best I have read, and includes many of the AMC, USPAP, GSE, etc.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How does the FHA define appliances? How do appraisers consider appliances? To read more, Click Here My comments: Worth reading if you do FHA appraisals. I did FHA appraisals for a few years in the mid-80s. Visitors should be prepared for an off-road, rustic experience. By Daniel A.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan. The appraisal process is an essential part of the reverse mortgage application process. Let’s dive deeper into the details.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sins of the Past Are Back to Haunt Appraisers. Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals. Excerpts: In the recent past, when appraisers were swamped. Even with the Collateral Underwriter program review, appraisers were overwhelmed. Tier 1 appraisers have little to fear but tier 2 and 3 appraisers….

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

How to Identify a Residential Complex Property. Excerpts: The property to be appraised is atypical. Some of the key physical features that can make an appraisal assignment complex include: The form of ownership is atypical. In this case, circumstances involving ownership are uncommon or make the appraisal more complex.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

For commercial real estate companies and investors, looking at wide-ranging commercial property sectors, doing so can be an overwhelming (not to mention stressful and time-consuming) experience. What follows is a macro and micro breakdown of how best to proceed. How To Find Commercial Real Estate Properties: Knowing Your Swim Lane.

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