Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The UDC product provides lenders with tools for scalability, interchangeability and loan management, according to a statement.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Are you ready to meet the new GSE requirement of a detailed floor plan for your desktop appraisals? Join us for our upcoming webinar on January 25th at 2 pm, “ The Future of Desktop Appraisals ” with Joshua Walitt and Mark Walser! Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers!

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 14, 2021

Fannie and Freddie are slowly rolling back some of the COVID-era regulations that have facilitated getting appraisals done during the pandemic. Appraisers are starting to get one-off requests from Fannie and Freddie for more information and an interior inspection, even though the property already had a COVID-alternative accepted.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2022

Appraisal management company Clear Capital , in the latest effort to revamp the appraisal process, hopes to automate property photo reviews to ensure data and photo consistency with its photo review product , ClearPhoto. Permanent desktop appraisals are a win for everyone – here’s why.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

During the course of the pandemic, mortgage professionals have seen origination volumes for refi and purchase skyrocket as they have simultaneously faced challenges of accessing properties and completing in-person inspections. The appraisal process is ripe for change, and we’ve seen an acceleration of innovation in the last two years.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Appraisers have experienced many challenges in the last couple of years. From juggling high volume demand for appraisals in the middle of a pandemic, appraisers had to radically change their processes. Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. Made to order.

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McKissock

JULY 20, 2021

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long.

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Kairos Appraisal Services

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The home appraisal is a key part of any home sale transaction, assuring the lender that they are not issuing a mortgage for more than a property is worth. Lending regulations restrict the borrower, mortgage broker, or lender from choosing which appraiser conducts their home inspection and prevents direct communication between these parties.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2023

This blog post is brought to you by the Guide To Appraisals series of e-books.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

In the past few years, appraisal bias has come to the forefront of conversations about appraisals and how they can be improved. At Tavant , they’re taking a look at the past and present of appraisals to prepare for a better future. We often hear the statistic that the average appraiser is a 57-year-old white male.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 1, 2021

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Replacing the old process with the new! 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. Appraisal Modernization. Hybrid appraisals use the services of a third party.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Fannie Mae announced on January 19, 2022 that they will be accepting desktop appraisals for eligible loan transactions. The team at Fannie Mae were the first to announce requirements lockstep with their Regulator that desktop appraisals will become a normal part of the appraisal product landscape. Appraisal Labels.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Kairos Appraisal Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

When selling your home or buying a house, the appraisal and inspection are critical steps in the process. However, there are key differences between a home appraisal and a home inspection. Is a Home Inspection the… The post Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection: How They Differ appeared first on Kairos.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Last year’s record-high origination volumes impacted every aspect of the mortgage cycle, and appraisals were no exception. In light of that, HousingWire recently sat down with ValueLink SVP of Operations Aqil Ahmed to discuss today’s appraisal landscape. HW: What is the No.

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McKissock

JUNE 17, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to desktop appraisals. As of mid-March 2022, banks and mortgage lenders can now use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages. Want to stay ahead of the curve with desktop appraisals and the latest technology?

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value.

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 5, 2021

If speed is an important factor for your next commercial property transaction, then you need a property appraiser that works fast. But even the most efficient appraisal firms can’t do their jobs if clients don’t provide the information they need. What happens during an appraisal? What can you do to speed up the process?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 4, 2023

The entire concept of bifurcated appraisals represents a fundamental misunderstanding of the appraisal process. million armed robbery of a… Hybrid Assignments, the Consequences The concept of a third party providing one or more functions in an appraisal assignment is nothing new.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In recent years, it has become common for lenders to obtain hybrid appraisals. While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. This cost can be measured in terms of dollars spent on an appraisal or the time required to produce a full appraisal report.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Lender Sierra Pacific Mortgage (SPM) announced Wednesday it will use CoreLogic’s collateral valuation platform in order to streamline future home appraisals. Are borrower-assisted inspections here to stay? By having a centralized appraisal review process in place, we have been able to reduce the underwriting time on each loan.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 19, 2022

3D tour technology reveals a new efficient and accurate way to gather data by launching a national network to collect data to complete desktop appraisals. Appraisers prefer Asteroom’s data because it includes a 3D tour that allows the appraiser to view the property remotely in its entirety for accurate and reliable appraisal results.

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East Coast Appraisal

MAY 24, 2023

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. Home appraisals are a way to determine the value of the home.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Appraisal? Like us here at D.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders. That savings can be passed on to borrowers.” That savings can be passed on to borrowers.”

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Appraisal Partners Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A home appraisal is usually requested by a lender to estimate the market value of your home. When the time comes for you to get an appraisal for your property, it makes sense to use our services here at Appraisal Partners. We make the process easy for you and there’s no need for stress or confusion.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A Closer Look At The Final Inspection. You may have heard of an appraisal inspection but what is a final inspection? Keep reading to find out the “second part” of the appraisal process for certain types of appraisals. Proposed Construction Appraisal.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2021

Welcome to the very first post in our all-new series The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. Well – not really the end, but one of the last parts of some appraisals – namely the final inspection. We’ll briefly look at what a final inspection […]. In this blog post, we’re starting with the end.

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