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A Log Home Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

It is no secret that log homes do not appraise well. In the past, almost every major log home magazine has posted an article on the topic. The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market?

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The Brave New World of Valuations – Sponsored by Reggora

Housing Wire

Despite this, not all aspects of the real estate industry have progressed equally into the digital age — including the appraisal process. This session will unpack the current challenges facing residential valuation, changes spurred by Covid-19, and the vision for moving to a risk-based approach to valuation.

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QVM Insights from Quantarium & Valligent Technologies delivers a standardized valuation process to reduce risk

Housing Wire

Real estate technology has changed rapidly over the last few years, and property valuation is no exception. And to make that happen, lenders need a solution that streamlines the appraisal process and eliminates potential mistakes. Appraisals are often time-consuming.

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Black Knight takes a holistic approach to the valuation process with unbiased solutions

Housing Wire

To streamline the appraisal process, lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) need a trusted, one-stop resource to obtain cost-effective, transparent, automated and robust valuation solutions. Our comprehensive valuation solutions are broad in range, deep in scope and include extensive data coverage. “Our

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Nationwide Appraisal Network’s valuation solutions allow lenders to select appraisers based on performance

Housing Wire

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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Fannie Mae official questions purpose of AMCs

Housing Wire

Perhaps AMCs can streamline the appraisal process, said Radke at a panel on the future of valuations, which happened to include Martin Froehlich, chief appraiser of AMC Nationwide Appraisal Network. But they might “circumvent” operations especially when the entire appraisal industry is under fire.

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HouseCanary hopes its tech can help solve appraisal bias. Can it?

Housing Wire

Getting regulators’ blessing would mean access to the firehose of government sponsored enterprise-backed loans for firms that hawk automated valuations. Covid-19 gave alternative appraisal processes a foot in the door. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. Become a member today. Already a member?

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