Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

Clario becomes the first and only appraisal firm to participate in the program paving the way for the industry. RENO, Nev. — Clario Appraisal Network, Inc., Clario is the first and only appraisal firm to become SkillBridge approved and joins leading companies in other industries, including Lowes, Amazon and ADP.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

There’s too little supply and too high a demand, a predicament that’s disrupted the housing and appraisal industries. Beginning in January 2020, 7% of purchase transactions had a contract price above the appraisal value. As the appraisal gap widened, the CoreLogic Price Index rose as well, reaching 15% in May of this year.

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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.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 24 hours, the floor plan sketching technology provides a high-resolution floor plan file of the house, the company said. “By By offering a free version of our mobile scanning technology in the U.S., By offering a free version of our mobile scanning technology in the U.S., said Allen. caught up,” he said.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital has conducted a new round of layoffs as part of a company restructuring plan. The firm had about 1,400 employees at the end of 2021. “We We’ve been a company that’s been investing very heavily in bringing data analytics and technology into the valuation space.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2022

In April 2021, Forbes noted that “remote work is here to stay” and where people choose to live will continue to change. Modern technology is key for lenders who want to stay competitive in this regard. At the same time, don’t overlook your “behind the scenes” operational use of technology.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

MGIC Investment Corporation’s principal subsidiary Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) has announced that Sri Kadasinghanahalli joined the company on October 18, 2021 as Vice President of Systems Development. The post Kadasinghanahalli Joins Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Next year’s 2021 housing market will remain strong as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 recession. The Mortgage Technology sector is growing rapidly, modernizing and digitizing what has traditionally been a fragmented and heavily regulated market. Read on for the latest in appraisal industry news.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Out of necessity, the pandemic spurred numerous changes in the mortgage process, including appraisals. Reggora is a venture-backed startup that provides software to speed up the appraisal process for mortgage lenders and real estate appraisers. But what part of that will stick after we’re back to a more normal environment?

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 6, 2021

There are two significant issues in our industry right now — appraisal bias and insufficient capacity to meet volume demand. Both of these issues accelerate the importance of appraisal modernization. What is appraisal modernization? And how can it help with both of these topics ?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features John Brenan, vice president of Valuation Policy and chief appraiser at Clear Capital. Brenan has more than four decades of experience in the appraisal industry, previously serving in leadership roles at The Appraisal Foundation and the State of California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Are you ready to turn your appraisal business into a money-making machine? With Anow , the leading software for real estate appraisal offices nationwide, you can move beyond spreadsheets, modernize your processes, and save valuable time every day. What parts of the appraisal process does Anow cover? Reserve your spot.

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McKissock

JUNE 22, 2021

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career.

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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. This helps not only capacity issues by saving time and money, but also underrepresented communities.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

News just broke that private equity investor LLR Partners announced strategic investments in two mortgage technology companies — Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang ( click here for article ). LLR is not a newcomer to mortgage technology or the overall fintech market. “Hey Clayton …” and a link. In 2016 LLR led a $26.5 No surprise here.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2021

Company recognized for innovation in global real estate technology industry. August 30, 2021 —. Clear Capital , a real estate valuation and analytics fintech leader, today announced that its ClearInsight app was named “Property Valuation Tool of the Year” in the inaugural 2021 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. About Clear Capital.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. ” This RFI is your chance to impact the direction that the inevitable appraisal overhaul will go. Appraisal Modernization.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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McKissock

APRIL 6, 2021

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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McKissock

APRIL 16, 2021

With home-sale prices hitting a record high, the appraisal gap has created friction among agents, lenders, and appraisers. Appraisal waivers have exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The President of The Appraisal Foundation discusses the foundation’s outlook for 2021. ” Read the full article here.

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McKissock

MARCH 8, 2022

In January 2022, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a desktop appraisal option that goes live in mid-March 2022. In various articles and opinion pieces, some claim that desktop appraisals will solve the appraiser shortage and modernize the appraisal process, while others claim that they will cause the demise of the appraisal profession.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 17, 2021

August 17, 2021 —. ValueLink Software, the industry-leading valuation technology provider, has announced that it has partnered with real estate valuation and analytics fintech leader Clear Capital to enable its users to order Clear Capital’s suite of valuation products, including hybrid and desktop products. About ValueLink.

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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!! 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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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. The answer is, Yes! Nothing wrong with that.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 19, 2021

In fact, I only know of four professions where people earn their living by stating their opinions: doctors, judges, economists, and professional real estate appraisers. Over the years, I’ve found being an appraiser to be a challenging but highly rewarding occupation. Problem solving is what appraisers do.

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Clear Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2021

National real estate valuation technology company well-positioned to experience continued growth in 2021. October 26, 2021 — Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced it has hired more than 350 people so far in 2021, with 170 jobs currently open and accepting applications.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced late last year that it would turn the appraisal space on its head by launching an in-house appraisal program. Even if it has not made quite the outsized impact UWM said it would, appraisers mostly like the wholesaler’s new program. New blood in the appraisal space.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Federal Housing Administration announced this week that lenders have an additional year before they must submit appraisals through the FHA Catalyst: EAD Module. The previous deadline, announced in mid- 2021, was March 14, 2022. What role does appraisal tech have in creating customers for life?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 19, 2021

April 20, 2021 — Clear Capital, a real estate valuation and analytics fintech leader, today announced its all-new ClearProp , a comprehensive property valuation and analytics tool with nationwide coverage that enables quick and accurate property value conclusions. Media Contact: Michelle Mead. Caliber Corporate Advisers for Clear Capital.

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Real Quantum

JANUARY 10, 2021

JANUARY 11, 2021 – NEW YORK AND KANSAS CITY. Realquantum, the commercial real estate valuation technology company announces a new integration with Rockport VAL’s cash flow modeling & valuation SaaS platform. Enterprise valuation and advisory teams are investing in new technologies to stay ahead of the demand curve.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 30, 2021

June 30, 2021 — Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation and analytics fintech leader, today announced a partnership with Recursion , the country’s preeminent provider of analytic data tools in the mortgage industry, to produce even more accurate valuation models and solutions. About Recursion.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S. Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cincinnati, Ohio / Aug 31, 2021 / – Today Capture Data Services LLC, a data and technology company, specializing in AI-assisted real estate data collection, announced a partnership with PropMix.io Ideas of modernization and data integrity have been heavily debated topics in the real estate industry for some time.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It is imperative to set and adopt a standard that can be applied by appraisers as well as other stakeholders. As the appraisal process is undergoing major shifts towards modernization and new levels of automation, this void was ripe for a solution. Technology impacts. Lender and investor overlays.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Problems When Appraising Airbnb & VRBO Properties by Richard Hagar, SRA Excerpts: Residential appraisers are being asked to appraise these properties, along with their elevated income, as “typical” residential properties. He is one of my go-to appraisers for these types of issues. He is an excellent teacher.

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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

Our story began in the mountain town of Truckee, California 20 years ago, when we pioneered delightfully simple, web-based valuation technology solutions for an industry relying on paper. Clear Capital increases commitment to better serve today’s rapidly changing housing market. ORLANDO, Fla. Discover more at ClearCapital.com.

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