Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

PERSON OF THE WEEK: How is technology helping LOs enhance client and partner relationships in the post-COVID landscape? The post Juan Farias: How Technology is Helping Loan Officers Enhance Client Relationships appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Q: The COVID crisis caused some big shifts for.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

Analyzing Comps can be a pain point for both the client and the appraiser. Historically, appraisers haven’t had visibility into their own peers’ data, even though they’re graded on their consistency with their peers and asked to comment on their peers’ data.

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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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Chris McLain, division president of Valuations for Consolidated Analytics , about the current appraisals market, AI innovation in valuations and valuation products for HELOCs and second-lien mortgages. HousingWire: How is the market for appraisals changing in 2024? Then we did more of the same.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 29, 2024

Dovenmuehle Mortgage reports that Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed its servicer quality (SQ) assessment as a servicer of prime residential mortgage loans at SQ2-. Servicing Stability: Dovenmuehle’s servicing stability was average, highlighting technology investments and the provision of DMIConnect for client access.

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Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2023

Being a consultant has helped Keelin retain and grow his client base, especially in his main markets of New Jersey and Florida. For instance, if his client is putting 5% down as down payment and the property is under-appraised, Keelin would have a “fluid conversation” of all the possible scenarios. “[If] Keelin noted.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2024

The Base Rate Generator was developed with direct input from clients of all sizes and includes industry-first features that satisfy lenders whether they securitize, deliver to the cash window, or prefer working exclusively with aggregators.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 1, 2024

I had one client who put down 40 percent.” Many all-cash offers come from investors, who were buying up more than one-quarter of the country’s low-priced homes as of the end of last year. Overall, though, investors are purchasing far fewer homes than they were during the pandemic housing boom. Home prices increased 6.6%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2022

Blue Water provides asset valuation, MSR distribution, MSR hedging and digital solutions to MSR investors and mortgage lenders. ” Voxtur acquired appraisal management company Anow last year for $30.5 million, and also has leading products in property valuation/appraisal, analytics and settlement services.

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2022

“While celebrating Inco-Check’s legacy of high-quality audit services, this new branding reemphasizes our shared goals and collaboration with our client partners to enhance their business,” said Donna Gibson, chief operating officer and president of QC Ally. “We Mortgage loan fraud typically rises in a purchase market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2022

Founded in 2000, Irvine, California-based Inco-Check leverages its proprietary web-based platform to support GSE, regulatory agency, and investor requirements. In 2018, the firm acquired Class Appraisal, a real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions provider. . Lenders, are you prepared for 2022’s challenges?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

In return, Hometap gets an agreed-upon percentage of the sale price or appraised value within a 10-year period. Fintechs involved in homeownership investments have been around for nearly two decades, but it wasn’t until recently that a handful of them have been backed by big investors seeking to take the HEI product mainstream.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2022

With the acquisition, Xactus will offer flood zone determinations to its clients by using its proprietary flood data and technology products, the firm said Wednesday. MassiveCert will be rebranded as Xactus Flood Solutions. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Servicers, are you prepared for hurricane season? Presented by: ServiceLink.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 30, 2024

With the downturn in home sales, the challenges are multifaceted: Homeowners are holding onto low-interest rate mortgages instead of moving up, investors edging out traditional buyers with cash offers and first-time homebuyers facing steep affordability hurdles and bidding wars.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The complexities of serving borrowers under the CARES Act require lenders, servicers and investors to partner with a mortgage services provider who has the expertise and national network to provide high-touch support to its clients. Our clients have a moratorium on evictions, so we are not actively pursuing these opportunities.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) has integrated Encompass Investor Connect and AIQ technology from ICE Mortgage Technology , part of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. The post First State Housing Finance Authority Integrates ICE’s Mortgage Loan Delivery Technology appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

MLS access for investors plays a pivotal role in every stage of buying, improving, and selling a property, but access often comes at a high price. Investors who have deeper knowledge of what the MLS is and different strategies for accessing it can operate more efficiently.

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Valuation Review

JUNE 29, 2021

In today’s uptick market, appraisers face a variety of challenges stemming from client expectations and from regulatory agencies. Director of Product Management Jeremy Staudenmaier, from ACI-a First American company, shared a few tips with Valuation Review to pass along to appraisers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In today’s competitive real estate market, an increasing number of real estate investors are turning to private money lenders to help them close deals faster, enhance property valuations, and increase their returns. Property managers and real estate agents who are interested in working with investors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2021

With intense demand for homes on the higher end of the pricing spectrum, new updates to the QM rule that went into effect on March 1 and growing investor interest in jumbo mortgages – this is the perfect time for the broker community to support their clients with speed and ease.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares some tips. Networking with potential investors will help you establish valuable relationships. Whether it’s a residential building or a retail mall, you want to attract tenants and clients so that you can start generating profit. You can listen right here at the Cleveland Appraisal Blog.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 28, 2022

As the largest credit and operational risk manager in the mortgage industry, Fannie Mae employs rigorous standards and advanced technologies to manage risk and safeguard customers, borrowers and investors. Yardi and Fannie Mae are collaborating to allow Yardi clients to submit risk-related data electronically with.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Real estate investors operate differently than conventional buyers and sellers, especially to get the 26.9% Instead, investor-friendly brokerages are a better fit for your goals. Learn more about why choosing the right investor-friendly brokerage is so important and what to look for when you start your search.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2021

The GeoData Plus application includes features such as sales comps, liens, violations, property photographs, digital maps, zoning maps, aerial photographs, and integration with appraisal software. Accurate property condition data is more important than ever – Here’s why. Presented by: CAPE Analytics.

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McKissock

MAY 26, 2023

How can you bolster your appraisal business during a slow real estate market? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the BEST way to survive a slow market as an appraiser?” You just have to ‘dig your well’ as some well known appraisers in the industry would say.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

homeowners are “house-rich, cash-poor,” home equity investment firm Hometap provides clients with a way to tap into their home equity instead of selling their home or taking out a loan. Hometap, as an investor, provides cash in exchange for a share of their home’s future value. Based on the notion that far too many U.S.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach Market Update Q3 2023 Since 2005, Empire Appraisal Group, Inc. has been assisting clients in making well-informed decisions related to real estate. With over 20 years of expertise and 10,000+ appraisals to his credit, Daniel Lindeman, the Chief Appraiser, is one of the best appraisers in Florida.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Market Update Parkland and Coral Springs Q3 2023 Since 2005, Empire Appraisal Group, Inc. has been assisting clients in making well-informed decisions related to real estate. With over 20 years of expertise and 10,000+ appraisals to his credit, Daniel Lindeman, the Chief Appraiser, is one of the best appraisers in Florida.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisal? Basic Appraisal, but not all appraisers know about this, especially if they “appraise to fit the form” aka form fillers. Worth reading, plus the appraiser comments. Investor purchases of U.S. Click here = Appraisers vs. Lenders. One of the best I have read.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2022

Edgemac’s clients span banks, investment banks, Trustees, investors, government entities and mortgage companies. Its due diligence process looks at a loan from soup to nuts, verifying whether an appraisal is conducted properly, or making sure a loan meets the ability to repay standard.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. The rest of the post is a very good case study To read more, click here My comments: I have appraised many fixer-uppers.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. Recently we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the weirdest property you’ve appraised recently?” I worked for an assessor’s office for 5 years in my first appraisal job.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

First American continues to innovate its valuation business by delivering instant access to property data; improving collaboration among appraisers, appraisal management staff and lenders; and implementing cutting-edge quality assurance tools.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

The winning buyer also waived appraisal and financing contingencies and dropped off cupcakes that matched the interior colors of the house, which was a nice touch because the seller is an artist and the home is unique and colorful.” . “I recently sold a home in Austin that was listed at $565,000 and closed at $715,000,” Dawson said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with CoreLogic’s Chief Appraiser Shawn Telford about re-examining traditional appraisal workflows in light of the changes brought on by COVID-19. HousingWire: What changes have appraisers had to make to their workflows in light of social distancing and other COVID-related concerns?

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. In this blog, we will take you through everything you need about commercial real estate appraisal, from defining the term and understanding its importance to exploring the different types of commercial properties that are appraised.

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