2021 Appraisal Inspection Modernization 
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 18, 2021
This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2022
Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. Made to order.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Appraisal turn times have historically been a pain point in the mortgage process and in boom times, when transaction volumes soar, turn times tend to be one of the first casualties. In 2020 and 2021, for example, some markets saw appraisals take as long as three to six weeks. New products speeding up the process.
Appraisal Buzz
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Fannie Mae announced on January 19, 2022 that they will be accepting desktop appraisals for eligible loan transactions. The team at Fannie Mae were the first to announce requirements lockstep with their Regulator that desktop appraisals will become a normal part of the appraisal product landscape. Appraisal Labels.
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 9, 2021
Local, State, and Federal policy can play a significant role in an appraiser’s business – it is important to stay informed about what is happening around us. Most appraisers have been busier than ever over the past year and may be struggling to keep up with deadlines. Policy can affect all segments of the appraisal profession.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 3, 2022
National appraisal management company Class Valuation is extending its reach, with the acquisition of yet another appraisal management company. According to a Class Valuation press release, AppraisalTek operates in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, and has a “significant staff appraiser impression” in Arizona.
Clear Capital
MAY 7, 2021
The modern appraisal embraces data and technology to gather data differently. Collecting data in a non-biased, standardized format helps decrease the systemic racial bias found in appraisals. The post “How digitizing appraisal inspections can reduce risk and bias” tech talk appeared first on ClearCapital.com, Inc.
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