Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

HousingWire sat down with Bell to learn about how the VA is working to revamp the image of the loans it offers, how it plans to modernize its appraisal processes, how it coordinates with other agencies, and whether its COVID-19 partial claim program will get an extension. JB: We just approved a brand new training department for VA.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. A trained and vetted third party can perform the data collection.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 23, 2023

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2023 In recent years, the world has undergone a multitude of changes, and the home renovation industry is no different. So, is a home renovation on your 2023 agenda? While this steady incline was predicted to carry on into this year, the cost has actually leveled out between 2022 and 2023.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

The research and analysis that a well-trained professional appraiser can provide you with will include important information above and beyond their opinion of the market value of the property they are appraising. Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value?

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 7, 2023

You’re getting ready to head into the new year, but are you ready to leave your old paper processes in 2023? Despite these fears about data security risks, it’s important to acknowledge that modern technological advancements offer robust solutions to safeguard sensitive information. Is this your year for digital transformation?

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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. Freddie Mac’s appraisal modernization strategy With these challenges in mind, Freddie Mac continues to work on modernizing the appraisal process for lenders that deliver loans to Freddie Mac.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 28, 2023

by Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, on July 17, 2023, a document from Freddie Mac was circulated to numerous appraisers around the US which identified certain words and other info that can be considered to be ‘BIASED’ in appraisal reports. I wrote about the July 17 Freddie announcement in this newsletter’s June 16, 2023 issue.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. No doubt, investment in modernization is needed in the appraisal process.

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GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

These digital documents serve as the modern answer to the cumbersome paper-based processes that have hampered the industry for so long. this digitization process has already begun with the enactment of the Electronic Trade Documents Act of 2023. In the U.K., businesses as high as 75%.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. percent – reaching its highest level since December 2023,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 20, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of technology news as we head into 2023. As appraisal modernization takes hold of the mortgage industry, AI technology will likely become a standard tool lenders use in the collateral underwriting review. See the tool in action!

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. In August 2023, shares for Fannie and Freddie converged for the first time since June 2021 and have moved in lock step since then. Fannie introduced Value Acceptance + PropertyData (VA+PD)** in April 2023.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 7, 2023

In the past, appraisers were trained by FHA to redline, with lower values in Black neighborhoods. Everything has been fully modernized. Doom and Mental Health June 28, 2023 By Ryan Lundquist Excerpts: A meme I shared this week as I talked about the concept of a forever home. in May 2023 marginally increased by 0.2%

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 19, 2022

And Seattle City Light recently began accepting requests from residents to install charging systems at curbside beginning in 2023. All fuel-powered forms of transportation – yes, planes, trains and automobiles – contribute about 27% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. There are many types and brands of EV chargers on the market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I trained vocally for 12 years and had big dreams. HW Media: What do you think will be the big themes for the housing market in 2023? To remain competitive in the modern social marketing environment, LO’s and companies need to be able to move fast. HW Media: If you could pick a different career, what would it be?

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

July 2023 saw a 0.9% increase in pending sales over June 2023, with a great deal of that increase happening in the South and West regions. Quickly Upload and Manage Listings The average time a home sits on the market in Texas is 56 days as of July 2023. Ease of Use: It should be easy for you to adopt and train employees on.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Since call centers will be ground zero for these difficult discussions, many servicers will be looking at their training programs, staffing and updating their call center scripts. While it may be easier to just keep doing things “the way we’ve always done it,” modern-day risks require equally robust solutions. How would this work?

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Even the larger appraisal firms (with deep pockets) who’ve spent the last few years aggressively training and recruiting appraisers, acquiring small appraisal firms, and rolling up their competitors have rapidly changed their tone. Budget cuts. Retraction. If you do many custom homes, you may see some of these styles being built today.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Pass rates as per the Colorado DRE 2023 license exam pass rates. Colibri Real Estate will definitely be appreciated by those who prefer a modern, visually-appealing online platform. As of 2023, the average income of a real estate broker in Colorado is $99,032 per year. 3] How much do real estate brokers make in Colorado?

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GoForrmz

APRIL 26, 2023

In January 2023, OSHA announced a fierce new plan to address workplace safety concerns that would go into effect in March, notably including a significant increase to serious workplace safety violations from $14,502 to a maximum $15,625 fine with a multiplier included.

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GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Electronic Signatures for Streamlined Processes One integral aspect of modern data capture is the integration of electronic signatures. Employee Training and Adoption No data capture strategy can succeed without the active participation of your team. Regularly measure and analyze captured data to derive actionable insights.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on hybrid appraisals, business tips, UAD info from Freddie, Fannie modernization, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = May 17, 2023) — Mortgage applications decreased 5.7 Every piece of material used tells a story.”

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While there is some overlap, being qualified to perform an appraisal requires much more training, education, and expertise, and the job goes far beyond gathering physical data. Myth #3: PDCs are not properly trained or qualified While there isn’t a license, PDCs are still required to be trained and competent to do their job.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to a 2023 YouGov survey, 32% of Americans participate in virtual meetings for work and 37% do so for personal calls. And you have a huge advantage in learning; as an educated and trained residential appraiser you have an existing tree of knowledge to which you can readily add new knowledge contextually. in October 2023.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Depending on how you were trained, at the beginner level you typically view appraisals as forms — forms with checkboxes to be checked or left blank. It’s quite amazing how the midcentury modern style has endured, persisted, and reemerged. October 11, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 0.6 There is no shame in this level.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B The panel’s first hearing on such topics occurred in January 2023. AI has to be trained on good data.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

addition in 2011 expanded its footprint and modernized its features also adding a 4-car garage. To better understand this effect, in the first quarter of 2023 we asked homeowners via our National Housing Survey® if they planned to stay longer in their current homes than originally intended and, if so, why. per month, $24.75

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Modern valuation progress requires three things: 1) a clear definition of “what is a comp?” 2) Appraiser training to reflect this simple data analysis rule; and 3) standards and user requirements (such as the GSE’s) that require this basic data science issue to be evaluated in every appraisal. To read what more, click here.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

To further support appraisal modernization and enhance data quality and consistency in property data collection, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac partnered to develop UPD under the Uniform Mortgage Data Program ® (UMDP ® ) , responding to industry feedback requesting market standardization and fungibility.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Acre lot, built in 2023 as a spec home. Set on a hill above a desert filled with midcentury modern homes, this duo of dwellings is part of the Hopi Village group of rock residences built by R. Born in 1887 in Texas, he served in World War I and trained in civil engineering and carpentry. Lee Miller. percent the previous week.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

19 Snoqualmie Days has a pancake breakfast ( 7-11am ), 5K run ( 8am ), train rides ( 11am, 1pm, 3pm ), parade ( 11am ), music ( 12:15-10pm ), vendors and entertainment on car-free streets surrounding Northwest Railway Museum (38625 SE King St., 1pm Seattle Seahawks 2023 Kickoff The Seahawks open their 47 th NFL campaign at home on Sept.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

Starting in 2023, Freddie Mac said it will look at expanding the use of its automated collateral evaluation for mortgages with loan to value ratios greater than 80% through a targeted lending program. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans. Fair housing, are you kidding me?”.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In a colorful April 2023 segment , Oliver said: “When you introduce for-profit companies to find problems in your neighborhood, things can change fast. NOVEMBER HOUSING UPDATE From health-care and auto workers – even Hollywood actors – Americans hit the picket lines in greater numbers in 2023. 17%), and Columbus, Ga. (15%).

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