Housing Wire
JANUARY 13, 2022
The Supreme Court weighed in on a class action lawsuit against Quicken Loans , now Rocket Mortgage , regarding its appraisal practices during the financial crisis, delivering a procedural win for the mortgage lender. million stemming from allegedly tainted appraisals for 2,769 mortgage loans Quicken Loans originated from 2004 to 2009.
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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Appraisal Today
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference. Trainees can do them.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Business Dynamic Statistics data reveal that 2021 was a year of major growth for homebuilders but steep contraction for landlords (called “lessors” in the BDS). The increase in the number of firms in 2021, 6.16%, has only been topped twice since the statistics were first recorded in 1978 – 6.33% in 2004 and 12.06% in 1984.
Appraisal Today
JANUARY 20, 2023
Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! To read more, click here My comments: It has been a while since appraisers made negative concession adjustments.
McKissock
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The VA uses state-licensed or state-certified appraisers to provide opinions of value for the homes on which it guarantees the mortgages. In order to complete a VA appraisal , you must be on the VA panel. Here’s an overview of how the VA appraisal panel operates. VA appraisal panel vs. FHA appraisal roster.
McKissock
AUGUST 11, 2020
As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. Here are several do’s and don’ts to help you avoid situations that may get you into trouble as a real estate appraiser.
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