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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

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?

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CRMLS releases REcenterhub dashboard

Housing Wire

The dashboard presents a modernized user interface and offers customization options for both users and associations. It provides industry information such as market data trends and news articles, while enhancing interactivity for user convenience. Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, expressed confidence in the transition to the new dashboard.

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Truisms – Taxes, Death… and Bias Training

Appraiserblogs

…other states will also modify their appraisal license renewal CE class requirements to include some form of anti-bias training… Folks, I attended the ACTS Conference in Bay St. Louis, MS, sponsored by National Association of Appraisers, last week. On January 4, 2021, the… Appraisers Don't Use Race Appraisers don’t use race.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

Below, Hill answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. They had a young executive team who valued fresh ideas and were not afraid to train inexperienced novices like me.

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How to gain a competitive edge through in-house servicing

Housing Wire

In the article, Moody’s said they anticipate an increase in MSR sales in 2024, which will result in a short-term gain in liquidity at the expense of a weaker franchise in the future. Well-trained staff using the right mortgage servicing software can service 700 or more loans per employee. Why should lenders retain servicing?

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Member Spotlight: John Brenan

Housing Wire

Below, Brenan answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: To start off, what is your current favorite HW+ article? To some degree, appraiser capacity issues can be mitigated by modern appraisal products like desktop and hybrid appraisals.

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21 podcasts mortgage professionals should be learning from

Housing Wire

Host Phil Treadwell and industry experts share their experiences and advice on how to build more modern and relevant business. This podcast not only includes episodes geared specifically toward mortgage professionals, but also features content on personal finance, career advice, sales training, business mentorship and more.