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Candescent Capital Ventures Taps Adam Johnston as SVP, Chief Program Management and Valuation Officer

Appraisal Buzz

Adam Johnston has joined Candescent Capital Ventures , a private equity firm specializing in investments in the PropTech space, as senior vice president, chief program management and valuation officer. He has led complex business projects and integrations for mergers and acquisitions. Johnston is an experienced industry veteran.

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Fannie Mae approves six vendors for controversial new valuation initiative

Housing Wire

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. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.” .

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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

The second appraiser could also have been incompetent, resulting in an over valuation of the couple’s property. The property valuation industry has a system for dealing with situations where a home’s appraised value is in dispute; it’s called the review process. Let’s unpack this situation…. My Journey.

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FinLocker raises $17M in Series B funding round

Housing Wire

The investment from Radian Group and existing shareholders will enable FinLocker to introduce a suite of new features and tools designed to optimize the homebuying and homeownership experience. ” FinLocker raised roughly $20 million in 2020 in its Series A round ( TransUnion was one of its early backers ) and $2.25

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Advantages of Starting Your Business in Cleveland

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, he discusses the advantages of starting a business in Cleveland. Location can make or break a business’s success and is a critical consideration when deciding where to find a company. As an entrepreneur, you’re undoubtedly passionate about your business. Starting a business requires financial investment.

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14 indispensable AI tools for real estate agents

Housing Wire

Instead of just choosing a room type and furniture style, Reimaginehome lets you choose color themes, create landscape designs, and replace cloudy skies. Roof AI’s ability to handle initial client interactions allows agents to focus on more complex aspects of their business, improving overall productivity. Visit Roof AI 9.

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CFPB spring agenda aims to tackle AVMs, overdraft fees, FCRA and more

Housing Wire

At the top of the list of housing issues the Bureau will aim to address is a rule related to automated valuation models (AVMs). CFPB] released an outline of proposals and alternatives under consideration for the SBREFA panel, made up of representatives of small businesses that might be affected by the rulemaking,” the item said. ”The

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