Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

With so many costs and slowdowns being attributed to inefficient appraisals, the opportunity that online appraisal presents is enormous, leaving no room for lenders to forsake fintech solutions that focus on this pivotal part of the process.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

With an increased demand for appraisals across the country, the need for efficiency during the appraisal process is greater than ever. Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

When we started, the idea was to obtain exterior photos as fast as possible, at a time when Uber, Lyft and marketing technology was advancing, and anyone with a smartphone could get exterior photos,” said Tomaszewski, who worked to turn his idea into ProxyPics. It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Appraisers will be presented with the data elements needed to report the characteristics of the subject property, and analyze the market, comparables, and other necessary parts of the appraisal process. Only those data and report elements that are important for the scope of work will be presented to the appraiser.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Achieving digital optimization is a main priority for federal housing agencies, and it’s happening at a time when incorporating technology is becoming a crucial part of the entire industry. House of Representatives passed a bill in September that streamlines the appraisal process for VA mortgage loans.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2021

Company recognized for innovation in global real estate technology industry. PropTech Breakthrough is a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout real estate technology companies, products, and services around the globe. August 30, 2021 —. About Clear Capital.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

A Guide to Selecting the Right Appraiser Selecting a real estate appraiser is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial transactions and investments. Trustworthy appraisers uphold the highest ethical standards, maintaining objectivity and impartiality in their work.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. 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.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 14, 2022

Collateral Desktop Analysis provides transparency and efficiency to ValueLink customers conducting appraisal reviews. The CDA re-evaluates the original appraisal so lenders can deliver a comprehensive loan file quickly. Houston — June 14, 2022 —. Efficient identification of the right reports to review deeper and escalate.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

In October, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced at the MBA’s annual conference that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would begin permanently accepting desktop appraisals for conventional loans, noting that “frictions in the appraisal process” can slow down turn times, especially in rural areas.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. If anyone has been in the appraisal industry for a while they do know that it has been changing with technology. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

Loni Pincocki, a Michigan-based appraiser, said that if UWM continues to partner with the software company she won’t be using UWM’s appraisal program. I’m already nickel-and-dimed to death as an appraiser,” she said. Zitin noted that while this may be an operational investment for some lenders, there are advantages.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. If anyone has been in the appraisal industry for a while they do know that it has been changing with technology. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 4, 2022

The mortgage industry is on its way to modernizing the appraisal process. In early February, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored entities (GSEs), incorporated desktop appraisals into their Selling Guides beginning in March 2022. What are some of the benefits of desktop appraisals?

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

For example, many investors see an annual 8% return on investment for each of their rental properties. Unfortunately, many processes in real estate investment are opaque, manual, or seem to require the active assistance of a licensed professional. Well-researched: There’s no room for guesswork in real estate investment.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Combination of national valuation tech company and innovative proptech startup will accelerate appraisal modernization and further democratize property data and insights. We evaluated every option available, and CubiCasa’s technology far exceeded anything else in the marketplace.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

So they are paying investment value, not market value. So, how does the appraiser adjust for changes in interest rates over time? However, this author is optimistic that process changes from each of the root causes for revisions have had some level of contribution to the decline. For example, i-buyers. But not one at a time.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

The appraisal industry also is incredibly analog, so typical tools of the trade include clipboards, tape measures and pencils for capturing information to manually input into a computer back at the office. New technology has emerged to help appraisers digitize the collection of data and respond to a changing regulatory environment.

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