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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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 6, 2024

If this trend continues, consumers and appraisers will need to have a heightened awareness of where and how insurance pricing or availability is affecting house prices.” ICON, an Austin based firm, has developed a 3D printed wall system. You may be wondering how this all trickles down to the appraisal report.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 25, 2022

Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR has taken effect – how are appraisers going to be impacted? Join us for our upcoming free webinar on July 28 th at 2 pm ET, “ ACE + PDR: What does this mean to you, and what’s the future for appraisal data collection? ” The PDR reflects data physically collected by an appraiser or another data collector.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Tell someone that you’re a professional fee appraiser and most folks won’t have any idea what that really means. In truth, human appraisers fill two vitally important roles today, (1) we collect information and (2) we analyze it so it can be presented to our clients. Ours is not the only industry where we see this.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Six federal agencies have requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” And the design and development of the models and algorithms can reflect the biases and blind spots of the developers.”

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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. Introducing RemoteVal.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Buzz: What is your background in the appraisal industry? Buzz: What are some of the ways appraisers have evolved with new tech?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Fannie Mae recently announced that it will begin to “include a desktop appraisal option in Desktop Underwriter beginning March 19, 2022. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are commonly used today in the mortgage industry to help support the appraiser’s concluded value. ” Amazing, right? ” Amazing, right?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2021

In today’s mortgage industry, many organizations have a unique real estate appraisal process that fits their exact business model. Unfortunately, most valuation management technologies follow a one-size-fits-all approach, making it difficult for mortgage lenders, credit unions, AMCs and appraisal firms to work together.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) on Wednesday announced two new home-affordability mortgage products designed to help underserved borrowers become homeowners. We look forward to working with the enterprises, lenders, and other housing industry participants to further develop the ideas described in these plans.”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Or I could go to a store that specializes in running shoes and purchase shoes that are more expensive but clearly designed for the rigors of running. Just like going cheap when buying running shoes can be costly, the same is true when it comes to hiring an appraiser. Is there really support for what the appraiser is reporting?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) believes housing has a role to play in combating the opioid overdose epidemic. On Friday, HUD issued a joint letter co-written with the U.S. Housing can help fight the epidemic that killed an estimated 70,601 people in 2021, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), HUD said.

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Real Quantum

JUNE 8, 2022

How Do I Earn the MAI Designation? Appraisers come in all shapes and sizes. However, appraisers who want to take their day job to the level of a serious career have some fantastic options to stand out from the crowd. But what is the MAI designation exactly, and how does someone go about applying? Keep reading to find out.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2023

Future development projects will follow this collaborative approach with our clients and strategic partners. The firm’s automated underwriting tech is designed to augment human underwriters’ capabilities, allowing underwriters to handle more loans. In August 2021, Candor raised $12.5

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

There’s no denying the complexity of the appraisal process. With so many people involved – including the appraisal desk, loan operations, loan officers, underwriters, the IT/product team, borrowers and appraisal vendors – there’s room for error that could negatively impact the home buying experience.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 21, 2022

Evguenia Yerukhimovich has joined GPARENCY , a commission-free commercial mortgage brokerage, as product manager to oversee the discovery, design and solution exploration for GPARENCY products. The post GPARENCY Hires Evguenia Yerukhimovich as Product Manager appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Evguenia joins two other recent.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 6, 2022

This end-to-end digital tool is designed to act as a mobile pipeline, empowering loan officers to accomplish anything from issuing a pre-approval letter to locking in a rate, all in real time and all fully remote using just their smart phone. Mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate has launched its new RED-VP mobile app.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

On June 1 , six federal agencies requested comments from the public on a rule designed to ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations. The agencies intend to tackle two challenges evident during the Covid-years refi boom: higher costs due to appraiser shortages and concerns regarding bias in home valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 30, 2022

Gateless , a AI technology solutions company for the mortgage industry, has hired Joe Langner as its first president to drive the development and adoption of its technology. The post Joe Langner Leads Gateless Tech Company as New President appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Some smart lenders, especially among credit unions, have developed some great products for ADU financing.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Fannie Mae Filed a Complaint Against Me October 18, 2023 Excerpts: In June of 2021, I completed an appraisal for a conventional purchase. The appraisal was ordered by an AMC on behalf of a lender. The AMC stated that the lender indicated the appraisal received a high risk score by Fannie Mae. The post is long.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Appraisals do not expire. Every appraisal report is required to have an effective date which reflects the date the value opinion relates to. This date is important because it is the date that becomes the benchmark reflecting the research and analysis of the market trends that impacted the development of value.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Current Topics with the VA,” featuring a discussion with James Heaslet, Chief Appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Jeffrey Hogan, Vice-President at Veros Real Estate Solutions. Sign up now.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 1, 2022

During the appraisal and appraisal report review processes, barndominiums require special consideration, given that they are typically unique to a subject neighborhood. These appraisals take more time and effort, therefore you should charge more for them. Here are five guidelines to follow when appraising barndominiums.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

SimpleNexus, developer of the platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents, and settlement agents, is now a Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-reviewed eClosing solution provider, the company announced in a press release. The post SimpleNexus Joins GSE-Approved eMortgage Providers appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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McKissock

MAY 13, 2022

How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments. Whether you listen in your car or at your desk, here are seven excellent appraisal podcasts to check out.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

SimpleNexus , developer of the homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, is now a Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-reviewed eClosing solution provider. The post SimpleNexus Certifies as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac eClosing Solution Provider appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. Throughout, I’ll address current practices and processes of appraisal review, measuring change through observations, and insight as to what is to come. The Appraisal Review.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Classically designed to show a high degree of architectural integrity and balance. And some tips on how to keep your appraisal credentials safe.

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McKissock

MARCH 22, 2022

Green homes require special consideration during the appraisal and appraisal report review processes, given that they are typically unique to a subject neighborhood. These appraisals take more time and effort, as well as a certain kind of knowledge and skill—which you can secure with McKissock’s Certified Green Home Appraiser program.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

We designed the event with the attendee outcome in mind. We’re bringing together mortgage , real estate , appraisal and title to help our audience develop strategic partnerships across every aspect of the housing ecosystem, especially the mortgage industry. So what does this look like in action?

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned appraiser or new to the field, having a better understanding of rural properties is essential for providing credible appraisals. Well written.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Here are a few of the highlights: Ohio Office of Community Development offers Community Development Finance. Kickstart your marketing by designing a website, marketing through social media, and using a logo design maker. This article is brought to you by the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Enjoy ample funding resources.

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