Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday it has extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 another month for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The flexibilities surrounding alternative verifications of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Jan.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. He is a specialized contractor with expertise in uncovering defects in the structure and materials of various types of properties. Aren’t they the same thing? The simple answer is no. Let me know in the comments below.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. The flexibilities surrounding verbal verification of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Dec. 31, 2020, however Fannie Mae is now pushing that back to at least Jan. 31, 2021. “We

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2021

Reacting to headlines pointing to racial bias in some home appraisals, the Appraisal Foundation this week said that it would require all appraisers to take a seven-hour course focused on fair housing laws and bias. “This part of the course will concentrate on how to avoid both bias and the perception of bias in appraisals.”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Most weeks I perform appraisals for divorce or a marriage dissolution. In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal. That’s right!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that it has again extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The COVID-19-related flexibilities surrounding alternative verifications of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on March 31, 2021.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Jim Amorin, the CEO of the Appraisal Institute , on Thursday announced his resignation from the appraisal trade group. In a statement, the Appraisal Institute said Amorin’s five-year term will end effective Feb. The racial gap itself in appraised values increased by 75% during that period. as Hispanic.

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Valuation Review

JUNE 26, 2023

On June 22, the Appraiser Qualifications Board voted to adopt the Second Exposure Draft of proposed changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. The new edition will become effective on Jan.

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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.

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Boston Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value?

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Appraisal Hub

AUGUST 2, 2021

Its location, land size, and the current status of the real estate market in Toronto obviously have a huge impact on the value of your property. But did you know that there are many other elements that can help you get a higher appraisal? But did you know that landscaping can affect the appraisal, too?

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East Coast Appraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

If you plan to sell, buy, or refinance a commercial property, you will need to get an appraisal done by a qualified appraiser. An appraisal is an unbiased opinion of the value of a property based on its physical characteristics, location, market conditions, and income potential.

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Valuation Review

JANUARY 24, 2022

StoicLane, a long-term growth platform, recently announced it completed the acquisition of Brentwood Property Appraisal. Brentwood is an AMC focused on the high-end residential market in California, New York, New Jersey, D.C., and Florida. Read on for more details of this transaction.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. Another common theme is reducing the amount of subjectivity within the appraisal forms and data standard.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday it is requesting input on the appraisal policies, practices and processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, especially as it relates to the GSEs’ appraisal modernization efforts. The Request for Input (RFI) – open to comment until Feb.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Are you ready to meet the new GSE requirement of a detailed floor plan for your desktop appraisals? Join us for our upcoming webinar on January 25th at 2 pm, “ The Future of Desktop Appraisals ” with Joshua Walitt and Mark Walser! Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A San Rafael, California real estate appraiser is being sued for allegedly undervaluing a home by almost 50% because the homeowners are Black. Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisal and AMC Links LLC , an appraisal management company headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

What a two-year stretch it has been for appraisers. The appraisal workforce was already in decline in 2019. These factors combined to throw the appraisal industry in flux. It has a very uncertain future: will in-person appraisals be the norm, or will technology overtake the process completely or partially?

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 4, 2022

Disciplinary complaints are a hot topic these days with appraisers. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 19, 2022

What are the essential tools and equipment to bring along when completing an on-site appraisal inspection ? Recently we asked our social media communities on Facebook and Twitter , “What’s ONE thing every property appraiser should always keep in their car?”

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East Coast Appraisal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Read on to understand how you may divide properties during a divorce and if you will need a property appraisal. Understand How You May Divide Properties During a Divorce. Also, if you can't agree on how to split the property, selling it may be the best way to avoid bitter arguments and extra stress.

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East Coast Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

property appraisal is essential in the real estate industry. It aids in determining the property's market value, ensuring the buyer can acquire it at a fair price. This blog will discuss specific errors that may impact the valuation process and which should be avoided during property appraisal. .

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. About Incenter Appraisal Management. Click here to register.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Appraisal industry insiders tend to agree that 2022 will generally be a good year for appraisers. As real property appraisers look ahead to the new year, we wanted to know where they plan to focus their efforts and what they will strive to achieve. ” Here’s what they said. ” Here’s what they said.

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East Coast Appraisal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

A commercial property appraisal has numerous benefits to all players in the real estate industry. Property owners, sellers, renters, buyers, and even mortgage companies can all benefit from commercial property appraisals. Below are some reasons to commission commercial property appraisals.

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Valcre

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Appraisals are a necessary part of anyone looking to buy or sell a property, and commercial real estate appraisals differ vastly from residential appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. Since the real estate market impacts the work of real property appraisers, demand for appraisers can fluctuate from year to year. So, is now a good time to become an appraiser?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 19, 2022

3D tour technology reveals a new efficient and accurate way to gather data by launching a national network to collect data to complete desktop appraisals. Appraisers prefer Asteroom’s data because it includes a 3D tour that allows the appraiser to view the property remotely in its entirety for accurate and reliable appraisal results.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Xactus provides solutions that include credit reporting, online verifications, fraud detection and property appraisal. Recently, Xactus’ valuation solution was approved to fulfill Fannie Mae’s property data collection orders.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2020

Last week, HousingWire reported surging mortgage volume and record low interest rates are putting excess pressure on appraisal turn times. This week, appraisal experts said those same variables are having a profound effect on an age-old conflict of appraisal reports versus what the market believes the home is worth.

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McKissock

AUGUST 18, 2020

In my previous blog post , I observed that specializing in complex property appraisal can be very profitable for the residential appraiser—in Florida and all across the U.S. The complex assignment is one in which the property to be appraised, the form of ownership, or market conditions are atypical.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Appraisers are not supposed to base their analysis on protected classes, and in the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report, appraisers attest that “race and the racial composition of the neighborhood are not appraisal factors.” Still, there were a number of troubling examples — although the report does not specify how many.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As a property appraiser, an important part of your job is keeping up with the latest industry updates and the state of the real estate market. What are some good go-to news sources for appraisers? ” Here’s a breakdown of commonly used appraisal. But where do you turn for this information?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

The tides of the mortgage industry are changing as we head into 2022, and just like the sand under the waves, we can expect the appraisal landscape to shift along with it. Appraisers, like many other service providers, must adapt to market changes to accommodate their clients’ needs. Appraisal demand from generators (i.e.,

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East Coast Appraisal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Accurate home appraisals benefit both property buyers and sellers. Appraisals help buyers to get mortgage approval and avoid overpaying for their houses. Below are two common approaches to property appraisals. The comparable properties should be as similar as possible to the one appraised.

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