George Dell

JANUARY 24, 2024

Or, more recently in Evidence Based Valuation, “Market Price Indexing (MPI)©”. The FHFA blog post of 1/16/2024 defines “underappraisals” as those loan appraisals which come in below the contract price. Time adjustments are not required. Unless they are needed. The rising market […] The post No Time Adjustments!?

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Appraiserblogs

JULY 22, 2022

To establish an independent agency to be known as the Federal Valuation Agency that would oversee the appraisal industry in the name of “equity.” Secret HUD Meeting on 'Appraiser Bias' The exclusion of the appraisal profession from events looking at valuation bias sends the message – intentional or not –….

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s also made valuations more difficult. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 8/18/23 Details TBD 8/29/23 Elk Grove Regional MLS Meeting 10/23 […] The post Dear sellers, the housing market misses you first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser. Scroll by topic or digest slowly.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Six federal agencies have requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” The intent is to create a set of standards that increase confidence in the use of AVMs, according to the announcement.

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Miller Samuel

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I documented my approach to its valuation back on May 5, 2010 on my Matrix blog , after years of getting calls from real estate agents asking how to value them, this post was born: [Terra Logic] Understanding The Value of Manhattan Apartment Outdoor Space.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

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. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. That’s one reason I started blogging years ago.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 15, 2024

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. As Chance acknowledges, the Institute should have done more to.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Appraisal waivers, hybrid appraisals, automated valuation models, all based on the last 13 years of data collection by an entity I will call Goliath has created a paradoxical inversion of. Related Posts: Seller Filed a Racial Bias Complaint Against Me So what’s caused the sudden loss of income?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. It’s unclear whether the inclusion of references to race in appraisal reports reveals bias in the valuation process or introduces it.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

START A BLOG. Starting a blog is not difficult. Blogs don’t have to be long. Writing a blog can help you to stand out in your market as an expert. If you’ve been reading my blogs for any length of time, you no doubt have read typos I have made or things I could have conveyed better or more accurately.

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Miller Samuel

MAY 1, 2021

Barry also posted the interview on his essential Big Picture blog: MiB: Jonathan Miller, Appraiser Extraordinaire in addition to the Bloomberg Masters In Business landing page. To say we talk a lot about housing and valuation in a crazy market wouldn't do this fun conversation any justice.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

I’m playing catch-up on blogs with the help of my guest bloggers. 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. Hello friends!

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

Unlicensed Data Collectors by Leigh Brown, President of the… Class Valuation Requests for Proposals It turns out they were actually rejecting your proposals and not your bids! appeared on Appraisers Blogs. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

You’ve probably already used some AI tools for marketing without knowing it, if you’ve virtually staged your listing photos or used writing tools like Grammarly or ChatGPT to write blogs, emails or online ads. By leveraging large datasets, these tools offer precise, data-driven valuations and insightful analysis.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 4, 2024

Home Valuations Are Being Subverted At the crossroads of it all is a campaign to weaken or eliminate valuations. instead of just “appraisers” and… The post Obscure Federal Official Has Hatched ‘Sick Chicken’ in Housing Sector appeared on Appraisers Blogs. The code defines how herders… How U.S.

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George Dell

JULY 13, 2022

In this blog issue, we consider the second friction (appraisal standards). Together and separately these prevent improvements in valuation, including additional services of risk measurement, forecasting, […]. It persists by the five forces of friction: practices, standards education, regulation, and client expectation.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 28, 2024

Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. They alleged that the appraiser had taken in account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting. Connolly and Mott v. District Court, Maryland.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Did I give up on blogging and podcasting? Anyhow, I’ve missed blogging and I’m sorry for being gone so long. The technology enables quick and accurate floor plan calculations, which are crucial for various aspects of the real estate industry, including property valuations, marketing materials, and legal documentation.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

In high-stakes eminent domain cases, where valuation opinions diverge to a significant degree, an appraiser must be prepared to zealously defend the opinion being given under what can sometimes be grueling cross-examination by the other side’s lawyer. A big thank you to Leslie for writing this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Love in Real Estate I’m I wrote this blog – 4 Things I Love About Being a Real Estate Appraiser- 10 years ago! I wrote that blog after 8 years of experience. The number of non-appraisal valuation products on the market is concerning as so much the economy can be impacted by wrong valuations (just look back at the 2008 crisis).

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AmeriMac

JUNE 28, 2023

In recent times, alternative valuation products have emerged as a popular solution that investors can use to gain insights into the worth of their assets. Alternative valuation products offer a unique way to determine property value. They save time while using innovative technology like automated valuation models and hybrid appraisals.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

The 2021-2022 edition of USPAP defines a “Personal Inspection” of a property being appraised as follows: “A physical observation performed to assist in identifying relevant property characteristics in a valuation service.” You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . What is a Valuation Model?

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you are a lender or a borrower, you might be familiar with the valuation options available through Freddie Mac. It is a streamlined appraisal process designed to provide lenders and borrowers with a more efficient and cost-effective way of obtaining property valuations. How does ACE + PDR Function?

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Appraiserblogs

MAY 15, 2023

Home Valuations Are Being Subverted At the crossroads of it all is a campaign to weaken or eliminate valuations. appeared on Appraisers Blogs. It's no secret that AVMs have been a thorn in the… How U.S. The nonprofit is now exploring ways… The post The New & Improved Fannie Mae “FRAUDULATOR 2.0”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! If you’re an appraiser, and you’re looking to join an appraisal organization, please check them out. – Birmingham Appraisal Blog Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

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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! – Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Obtain the right qualifications.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 16, 2023

At the heart of Fannie Mae’s valuation system is a tool that shunts a subset of the millions of loans purchased by the mortgage giant each year into a “high risk” pool. The time for every appraiser and consumer to step up… The post Fannie’s Loan Buyback Sophistry Relies on Modifying Analysts’ Behavior appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

So, why offer a valuation service that provides values that should not be relied upon? It appears that the valuations AVM’s provide are really instruments that are used to attract consumers to their sites, where they collect data on people’s searches, while at the same time offering other real estate services and information.

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Folks,… The post Seller Filed a Racial Bias Complaint Against Me appeared on Appraisers Blogs. Related Posts: Low Appraised Value = Racial Bias?

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 1, 2022

Relevant agencies have also committed to addressing potential bias in the use of technology-based valuation tools through a rulemaking related to automated valuation models (AVMs), including the addition of a nondiscrimination quality control standard in the proposed rule.” Dear ASC: Details. Why They Matter DETAILS.

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I mean no disrespect to the modelers of the Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) or to Zillow for relying on their AVMs. Related Posts: Non-Appraisers Valuation Never Appropriate Here is a NAR deck on AVMs (automated valuation models). The post Appraisers Are Historians appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Valuation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Dustin Harris' (“The Appraiser Coach”) blog post, “Knowing Your Why is the Key to Success,” is highlighted for this month’s Valuation Review installment. Harris shares his thoughts with regards to reminding appraisers how important that word “why” will be to them. Read on for more helpful tips.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 22, 2021

The post Valuation – How Much is My Property Really Worth? appeared first on Simonson Real Estate Blog. Looking for a fair and accurate appraisal report for your potential investment property? Feel free to contact us today for your free quote.

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Some of the diatribers apparently think that using an AVM will magically produce an accurate property valuation, while eliminating bias, and appraisers. Bias in Automated Valuation Models The CFPB is reviewing bias in Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). Well, not so fast. That article mentioned three on-line services which claim.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

And thank you as always for your being here to read articles at the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! If you’re an appraiser, and you’re looking to join an appraisal organization, please check them out. – Birmingham Appraisal Blog Appraisal Profession Dying?

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Miller Samuel

AUGUST 8, 2020

They found me because I had just started my Matrix Blog because no one seemed to be listening to appraisers. Most lenders and mortgage brokers didn't care about valuation quality, just hitting the numbers to make the deal. The appraisal profession became seen as one of "deal enablers" instead of neutral valuation benchmark setters.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 15, 2023

Despite all their bells and whistles, these automated valuation models still rely on inaccurate public records and often come up with wildly inaccurate home values. I work for this lender and… The post AVMs… Garbage In, Garbage Out appeared on Appraisers Blogs. Garbage data in means garbage results out every time!

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