Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It’s an exciting time in the mortgage industry, especially for appraisals. Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. What are the benefits of 1004 Desktop appraisals?

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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

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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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

Change can be hard to accept in any industry, including the real estate appraisal business. Now’s the time for appraisers to get on board with techniques and innovations that can complement their expertise – and ultimately lighten their load. Second, it’s worthwhile to explore why many in the industry are resistant to change.

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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 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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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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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes.

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Their collective expertise spans the entire spectrum of the sector, encompassing areas such as lending, tech, real estate, appraisal, compliance, operations, sales and so much more. The following list of honorees comprises many more examples of exceptional leadership from some of the industry’s most accomplished women.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

A husband and wife requested a bank appraisal to refinance their Jacksonville, Florida home. Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. When the couple received the final appraisal report of their home’s value, they were shocked! Beyond the Headlines: Residential Appraisal Review.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 28, 2023

Keeping Appraisers out of Language Purgatory Appraisers: Be Careful with Your Words! by Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, on July 17, 2023, a document from Freddie Mac was circulated to numerous appraisers around the US which identified certain words and other info that can be considered to be ‘BIASED’ in appraisal reports.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2023

Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals By: McKissock June 23, 2023 Excerpts: Some appraisers seek alternate ways to find work outside of appraisal management companies (AMCs). Below are helpful tips on how to find financial institutions and banks that engage appraisers directly on fee panels. More Crazy Appraiser Stories!

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

Excerpts: Following that thought process, our appraisal language has simply got to change to reflect current times. In addition, our lenders and GSE’s are implementing tools and programs to identify when “Certain prohibited, subjective or potentially biased words or phrases are included in appraisal reports.”

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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. ” This RFI is your chance to impact the direction that the inevitable appraisal overhaul will go. Appraisal Modernization.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 30, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. Clear Capital is now offering Desktop Appraisal, a GSE-compliant 1004 Desktop/70D residential appraisal that quickly delivers a reliable opinion of value with price certainty. March 30, 2022 —.

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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. Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. The answer is, Yes!

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This is part three of a three part series on appraisal review – Read parts one and two. When interacting with executive managers, I am often posed with the following question “How do you know when you are looking at a “good” appraisal?” The Recent History of Appraisal Revisions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Industry Insider Insight on Risk and Modernization. Excerpts: The Collateral Risk Network (CRN) met in Sarasota on December 6th to discuss a variety of issues ranging from appraisal turn times to Fannie Mae’s economic outlook for 2023. Appraisers were encouraged to provide convenience as one aspect of quality. Worth attending.

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Boston Appraisal

APRIL 18, 2024

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. However, appraising such complex properties presents unique challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The appraisal profession has experienced just that. Appraisers are tasked with protecting the public trust, and yet, I have seen appraisers who knowingly and on an ongoing basis disregard facts and truth to provide reports with values or directions in values that advocate the cause of their client.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Starting March 14, 2022, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will require all lenders to use FHA Catalyst for appraisals. The module can also accept appraisals for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), the administration announced last week. How increased regulation presents a huge opportunity for lenders.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

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AmeriMac

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It is a streamlined appraisal process designed to provide lenders and borrowers with a more efficient and cost-effective way of obtaining property valuations. Its Origin and Purpose Freddie Mac developed ACE + PDR as part of their appraisal modernization efforts, offering an appraisal waiver option for eligible purchase transactions.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I quit making dollar adjustments on form appraisals many years ago, but I always do market conditions adjustments when needed. I appraise a lot of 2-4 units and regularly go to other neighborhoods for comps. I do a lot of estate appraisals, which are not current value. Isn’t appraising boring? Excerpts: 8 bedrooms, 7.5+

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AmeriMac

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

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Property Metrics

MAY 28, 2021

In other words, a property could become functionally obsolete when its design, style, amenities, or technology no longer meet the needs and/or expectations of modern tenants. Modern tenants require high speed internet connections, strong cellular reception, advanced security features, and modern audio/video capabilities.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) states that home appraisers should examine the electrical box to ensure there are no broken or frayed wires. Knob and tube wiring is no longer used in homes because it doesn’t carry the same capacity for electricity that modern homes require.

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024 Design & Architecture , Design Trends By: Barbara Ballinger Source: [link] From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry this year. Land shortages make attached and stacked units smart choices.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Problems When Appraising Airbnb & VRBO Properties by Richard Hagar, SRA Excerpts: Residential appraisers are being asked to appraise these properties, along with their elevated income, as “typical” residential properties. He is one of my go-to appraisers for these types of issues. He is an excellent teacher.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference. Trainees can do them.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2022

The residential real estate appraisal industry is staring at a fork in the road. The latest reminder is a report released Wednesday from the Appraisal Subcommittee , a part of the federal government in charge of monitoring appraiser standards. appraisers say they are male, 1.3% appraisers say they are male, 1.3%

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. A modern-day conservation easement example is the Big Darby Watershed , located in Franklin County, Ohio. What Is a Conservation Easement in Ohio? Private Reserves.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 24, 2024

During his tenure, he has played an instrumental role in Clear Capital’s work alongside Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to refine and modernize the appraisal process. Dan has masterfully taken on the responsibility of developing Clear Capital’s products and displays exceptional management of his teams to meet the needs of the industry.

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