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Collateral Risk Network Statement on Appraiser’s Email Sent to Dr. Elizabeth Korver-Glenn

Appraisal Buzz

The statement condemns the thoughts, language, and tone of the email sent to Dr. To that end, the CRN is devising an educational program to expose the appraisal community to proper training on Fair Housing laws as they impact the appraisal profession. Regards, Collateral Risk Network, Inc.

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ACE + PDR: What does this mean to you, and what’s the future for appraisal data collection?

Appraisal Buzz

I provide short and long-term consulting services related to valuation, education, review, and investigations. Freddie Mac and individual lenders are requiring data collectors to receive training regarding property characteristics, materials, components, and issues or concerns that should be identified when visiting properties.

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Opinion: Beware of the hidden losses of real estate mergers and acquisitions

Housing Wire

Since the seller’s market for brokerages has passed for the moment, valuations have taken a hit. I suspect we will see more walkovers and big teams also making moves as they seek to improve their take on each transaction which creates even more uncertainty in valuations. Or do you have more to generate for them than they got before?

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Increasing Diversity in Appraisal Profession.

Appraisal Buzz

The Urban Institute recently released a blog post entitled – Increasing Diversity in the Appraisal Profession Combined with Short-Term Solutions Can Help Address Valuation Bias for Homeowners of Color. In the past, financial institutions were a viable training ground. Most independent fee appraisers work on very small margins.

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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

In a December 2020 request for information, FHFA highlighted potential benefits of desktop appraisals, including assisting training of new appraiser trainees, and alleviating appraiser shortages in rural and high-volume areas. It also pointed out potential pitfalls of a non-traditional approach.

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A Log Home Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market? The American Institute of Architects has estimated that 9% of “Custom Built” homes being constructed in the United States are of log home construction.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. They all handle land and building acquisitions and dispositions, as well as condemnation valuations.