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Housing Wire
AUGUST 28, 2023
In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, nearly half of appraisers surveyed said fee pressure was their biggest challenge, up 20 percentage points since last year.
Housing Wire
APRIL 6, 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will host the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) in May for its second public hearing on appraisal bias. At the first ASC hearing in January, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra took aim at the dysfunctional regulatory system that governs the appraisal industry. “I
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 28, 2020
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday it is requesting input on the appraisal policies, practices and processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, especially as it relates to the GSEs’ appraisal modernization efforts. The Request for Input (RFI) – open to comment until Feb.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2022
The tides of the mortgage industry are changing as we head into 2022, and just like the sand under the waves, we can expect the appraisal landscape to shift along with it. Appraisers, like many other service providers, must adapt to market changes to accommodate their clients’ needs. Appraisal demand from generators (i.e.,
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 19, 2022
3D tour technology reveals a new efficient and accurate way to gather data by launching a national network to collect data to complete desktop appraisals. Appraisers prefer Asteroom’s data because it includes a 3D tour that allows the appraiser to view the property remotely in its entirety for accurate and reliable appraisal results.
McKissock
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.
McKissock
JULY 20, 2021
Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser.
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