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Will hybrid appraisals become the new normal?

Housing Wire

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.

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Jim Amorin steps down as CEO of Appraisal Institute

Housing Wire

Jim Amorin, the CEO of the Appraisal Institute , on Thursday announced his resignation from the appraisal trade group. In a statement, the Appraisal Institute said Amorin’s five-year term will end effective Feb. The racial gap itself in appraised values increased by 75% during that period. as Hispanic.

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FHFA sets extensions and expirations on loan flexibilities

Housing Wire

The regulator is also advancing permanent changes to be made in the appraisal space. Temporary flexibilities related to employment verification, condominium project reviews, and expanded power of attorney are being allowed to expire as scheduled on April 30, 2021, the FHFA said.

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5 Resources to Save Time and Grow Your Appraisal Business

McKissock

Whether your goal is to work fewer hours and improve your work-life balance or increase productivity and scale your business, there are many technology tools available to help you complete more appraisals in less time. Upcoming webinar: Tame the Chaos with Appraisal Technology that Scales. Sign up now. Sign up now.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

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!! Concessions increased over 30% in the previous quarter and the fourth quarter of 2021. of home sales in the fourth quarter.

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FHA to “reassess” Catalyst appraisal tech solution

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration on Thursday said it would pause the mandatory effective date for its electronic appraisal delivery module because it is “reassessing aspects of [its] development and implementation.”. FHA will provide further updates on its plans for electronic appraisal delivery as they become available.”.

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Maintain that Workfile

Appraisal Buzz

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern. There is a bright spot, however.

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