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Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 18, 2021
This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 20, 2024
As an appraiser, you’re already familiar with buzzwords like seller’s and buyer’s markets. When the market enters a phase more favorable to sellers, appraisers may find themselves caught in a crossfire between what buyers think is fair and what the homeowner expects. Navigate a seller’s market by considering the following.
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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 9, 2022
It is no secret that log homes do not appraise well. 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? Many appraisers in urban areas like Chicago believe that the log home market is irrelevant and is not worth exploring.
Housing Wire
MARCH 10, 2023
Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation initiative, which cuts traditional appraisers out of the process and potentially represents the biggest shift in the valuation space in years. I think that not only drives this program, but paves the way for a better appraisal process when an appraisal is needed.”
Appraisal Buzz
JUNE 7, 2021
Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Our free webinar, “ Components of AMC Training ” will be held on June 10th at 2 pm with Josh Walitt as the host. Can’t make the time?
Housing Wire
MARCH 23, 2023
Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S. FHFA, along with HUD, [the U.S.
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
Congress hopes to supplant the appraisal governing body at the center of the industry’s self-regulated framework and make public the trove of appraisal data held by the government-sponsored enterprises. That office would oversee fair lending supervision and examination procedures, as well as the consumer complaint process.
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