Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

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. A fundamental change.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Joan Trice, Founder and President of the CRN states, “gross living area (GLA) is one of the most important inputs in a valuation report. It is imperative to set and adopt a standard that can be applied by appraisers as well as other stakeholders. ANSI Z265-2021 has been developed by experts working at and in conjunction with the NAHB.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 21, 2021

In partnership with Clear Capital, the integration of ClearAVM and CDA ensures lenders have access to high-quality valuation products in a single platform as the industry focuses on appraisal modernization. ” ###. . ” ###. About Clear Capital. About AppraisalVision.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mortgage origination platform Maxwell , which was in the top 200 last year and a HW Tech 100 award winner in 2021, was ranked No. Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. The company was No. 658 in the 2023 Inc.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

“While 2022 is expected to continue to be a good year for the housing market, it will not be as exceptional as 2021,” predicts Jo Traut, appraisal curriculum and content specialist at McKissock Learning. This would also put downward pressure on appraisal fees. These are expected to be significant and far-reaching.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 3, 2021

During the last several weeks, the task force has held online “listening sessions” to solicit feedback from appraisers, lenders, and other stakeholders in the residential mortgage lending industry. The task force itself does not have the authority to pass laws or promulgate regulations.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Similarly, while not identical, appraisers generally use the cited sources above to identify the physical characteristics of comparable sales in their appraisals.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property By McKissock Excerpts: The presence of an additional living unit can complicate the appraisal process. It may make it difficult for you, the appraiser, to know how to classify the subject property. There were no foreclosure sales needing appraisals!

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue.

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