Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

With an increased demand for appraisals across the country, the need for efficiency during the appraisal process is greater than ever. Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2021

HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. The post It’s time to put Computer Vision tech on your valuation radar appeared first on HousingWire. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. Become a member today.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2021

Appraisers are paid for their opinion. Because of that, we’ve modified the Appraisal Buzz website to give appraisers a playground for open discussion. If you haven’t had a chance yet to check it out, take some time to hit us with your opinions in the Appraisal Buzz forum. We’d love to help you get signed on.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The appraisal industry’s lack of diversity — in terms of age, gender and ethnicity — and the growing number of appraisers exiting the profession as they reach retirement age have been well-documented issues. Data from the Appraisal Institute reveals there are around 78,000 active real estate appraisers in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2021

During a panel on residential appraisals, experts posed technology as a way to make appraisals more efficient and less subjective, as regulators take steps to understand and counteract bias. But tech adoption in appraisal might face an uphill climb. “Appraisers are not PhDs in mathematics,” Radke said.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2021

Sheridan’s listing appraised at the contract price, and the deal went through without a hitch. The challenge is that the sales data you’re looking at is dated,” said Shawn Telford, chief appraiser at CoreLogic. Indeed, time adjustments are a valuable tool that appraisers use to reflect changing prices in the local housing market.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2021

This is Part II of HousingWire’s deep dive into the appraisal profession, and the wave of racial bias claims that has rocked it. In Part I, we looked at the origins of the profession, its present demographic makeup and leadership, and the many struggles of appraisers. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Real estate technology has changed rapidly over the last few years, and property valuation is no exception. And to make that happen, lenders need a solution that streamlines the appraisal process and eliminates potential mistakes. Appraisals are often time-consuming.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

JPMorgan Chase recently donated $3 million to the Appraiser Diversity Initiative , putting its financial support behind a growing movement to bring more diversity to the residential appraisal field. In addition to driving sustainable homeownership, we’re working with our partners to root out bias in the residential appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A Fannie Mae official Monday questioned the role of appraisal management companies, or “AMCs,” in evaluating houses. “We Perhaps AMCs can streamline the appraisal process, said Radke at a panel on the future of valuations, which happened to include Martin Froehlich, chief appraiser of AMC Nationwide Appraisal Network.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

ServiceLink, which is backed by Fidelity National Financial, meets the unique needs of wholesale lenders by providing title insurance, appraisals, flood certificates and closing services. ServiceLink’s unique tech-enabled mortgage services include valuations as well. Brian Pidgeon, Vice President.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There are two significant issues in our industry right now — appraisal bias and origination volume. Both of these issues accelerate the importance of appraisal modernization. What is appraisal modernization? HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. And how can it help with both of these topics?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2021

Todd Teta – guest columnist March HW Magazine. Consumers, real estate agents, investors, mortgage lenders, insurance companies and other financial institutions need accurate valuations to inform their immediate decisions about investing in real estate and underwriting property. The rest of this content is for HW+ members.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 17, 2024

This post from Aspen Appraisal Services will provide all of the information you need to start planning your home renovation. For a highly experienced State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, contact Aspen Appraisal Services today! This will be the last guest post for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. This unique valuation offering is bolstered by the industry’s largest, most comprehensive database of property and homeowner information and recorded document images.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This article was first published in the Fall 2021 Edition of Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Appraisers use three different property valuation methods: (1) Sales Comparison relates the estimated value of our subject property to similar settled, active, and pending market sales. (2) Now, we all fondly (?!) 4) Streamline (update).

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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

JANUARY 12, 2023

They can do this by applying advanced technology — digital title solutions, automated inspection and appraisal tools, consumer-facing scheduling apps and eClosing solutions — and working with you to optimize your internal workflows and processes. To read the full December/January issue of HousingWire Magazine, click here.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. Appraisal modernization reduces origination cycle time, bolsters appraiser capacity and helps lenders deliver a more seamless and transparent borrower experience. To read the full issue, click here.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

As many real estate professionals saw firsthand, the valuation process was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs. Mark Walser, President of Appraisal Management.

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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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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2021

According to Remodeling Magazine, the 2021 average for a kitchen remodel is $26,214, adding an average of almost $19,000 to a home’s value, or 72% of the investment. Another area with high ROI includes replacing laminate countertops and adding new, resilient flooring, the magazine notes.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. In the following interview, she shares with us a little about CubiCasa, her journey there, and some tips on how appraisers can attract more non-lender work. This add-on is the most popular among appraisers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2021

This is Part I of a deep dive into the home appraisal industry, which has faced a growing number of claims of racial bias. Today we explore the origins of the appraisal industry and its current lack of diversity. In Part II, we will examine what hard evidence of bias exists, and the assumptions behind home appraising.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Valuation Expo 2022 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas was a record-breaking success! With our highest numbers recorded for attendance in the last 10 years, Valuation Expo provided everyone with the connections they wanted and need to build their business. The afternoon session continued with the Appraiser Town Hall.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Clear Capital’s suite of field valuations, real estate analytics, and platform technology solutions help servicers prevent fraud, check the accuracy of completed appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), conduct portfolio valuation analysis and updates, and help with disposition analysis on distressed loans.

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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. They are the top residential appraisal company in Broward and Palm Beach County, providing reliable and accurate appraisals alongside exceptional customer service. We cater to jobs of all magnitudes, from tiny homes to mansions.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Market Update Parkland and Coral Springs Q3 2023 Since 2005, Empire Appraisal Group, Inc. They are the top residential appraisal company in Broward and Palm Beach County, providing reliable and accurate appraisals alongside exceptional customer service. We cater to jobs of all magnitudes, from tiny homes to mansions.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

PCV Murcor is one of the nation’s leading valuation management companies. The company provides appraisal management services to lenders, investment firms, community banks, servicers and anyone who needs a real estate valuation. Appraisal shortage. PCV Murcor’s unique approach.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Here are some tips to help you transition to a new city and begin a new chapter in your life, shared below by Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Additionally, visit sites like Cleveland Appraisal Blog for great information.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Well, after 5 years with that team as the Director of Operations I thought I had dealt with every situation ranging from appraisal disputes, title insurance questions, and most recently a market with incredibly low inventory and more buyers than we could handle due to the record low interest rates.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

One of the most challenging aspects in a real estate transaction is the valuation process. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 1, 2021

5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know. Source: 5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know | Realtor Magazine. Appraisers are an integral part of the real estate sales process. Interacting With an Appraiser at a Property. Don’t tell the appraiser your client needs a certain value, for example.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares some tips. And thank you for reading another article from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! You can listen right here at the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers. I hope you enjoy it!

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 9, 2023

When making appraisal adjustments, examine the quality of your data and remember that any quality ratings in your county records or MLS are not always reliable. Another appraisal challenge! He’s an appraiser colleague in Utah, and I’ve known him for a number of years. Excerpts: Five bedrooms, 7.5 baths, 9,700 sq.ft.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When appraising a property, I usually look to see if there is any information on Zillow about the property I am appraising. Because sometimes as appraisers, we miss comparable sales. Especially when I am appraising homes for the purpose of a divorce or tax appeal. I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers.

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