Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

In May, ICE announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Black Knight for $13.1 ICE claims the merger will modernize the mortgage servicing platform and the merger “will afford significant benefits to U.S. Black Knight is preparing to be acquired by ICE, the other mortgage tech giant in the data space.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Since HMDA was introduced, regulators’ definition of redlining has evolved. In a virtual seminar Thursday on “modern-day redlining,” attorneys from Garris Horn, LLP , said the CFPB’s current definition of the practice is better termed “marketing discrimination.”.

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Related Posts: Racial Bias: Redlining in the Modern Era.are they behind this modern day redlining? The broad definition of an algorithm according to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is “a… Only Blacks Need Apply.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 7, 2020

Here is the text for the original listing displayed at the bottom the screenshot: Like new light-filled house with a modern design by Donald Breismeister including 9 ft ceilings on the first floor. Bathrooms are beautiful and modern with separate steamshower and large whirlpool tub. The agent is definitely not the problem.

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Property Metrics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Modern portfolio theory is widely used in the world of finance. In this article we’ll take a closer look at what modern portfolio theory is, review an example calculation, and discuss the assumptions behind the theory. What is Modern Portfolio Theory? Harry Markowitz is known as the father of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT).

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Racial Bias: Redlining in the Modern Era.are they behind this modern day redlining? The broad definition of an algorithm according to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is “a…. "Real estate appraisers will not exist in the future." - Reasons Behind Matt Rider's Projection and Why He's Wrong Technology….

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

It’s also more modern and appealing to first-time home buyers. I don’t mean affordable housing in the HUD definition, though I know that’s needed too. Jeremy Potter: Greater investment and incentives for factory-built housing. Jobs that create houses.” I mean, a house that working Americans can afford in their community.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

One is definitely to make the consumer experience better in terms of handling some service requests, and guiding the consumer to whatever is needed on their site. It’s highly scalable, in terms of making open APIs to our customers, and there’s a lot of modern tech that we are enabling to our customers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

But there are definitely a few main things to looks out for — many of which are carrying over from a turbulent 2020 and early 2021 — when it comes to the upcoming landscape for the rest of 2021: Lack of inventory Fluctuating interest rates Increased adoption of technology.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 18, 2022

You can update and modernize your bathroom on any type of budget as bathroom remodels will not only make you feel better, but they will also increase your home value. It is possible to modernize your bathroom for far less if you have a small budget. This is especially true of an older bathroom that smells of mildew.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for her husband, beamed ceilings, a massive master suite and was located in a good school district. It was definitely a rush job! The home checked off every box on Linda’s list. The house, in the Nashville area, was listed at $405,000.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based mortgage lender , and Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential real estate brokerage , “entered into a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint , a new mortgage origination company,” according to a press release Tuesday. Thad Wong, co-CEO of @properties – Chicago’s no.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Bleeding-edge tech + sleek, modern design + an emphasis on client service = IDX perfection. Companies that try to compete with dated branding and design definitely won’t. The neighborhood guides are a step in the right direction, but we were left craving more. Pricing is also an issue. Some might not make it.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This update of the HUD Code is long overdue and will help increase production while also ensuring modern designs to suit the needs of families.” “Manufactured homes are an affordable housing option for Americans across the country,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Many of them are determined to make an impact in industries that have yet to be significantly modernized by technology. Building a business model or creating a solution that benefits more than one party is definitely feasible — but trying to solve for them all simultaneously is a common trap for entrepreneurs.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2024

Considering how accessible and how much data there is today, it is imperative to update the definition of Geographic Competency and relinquish the thought that an appraiser must be within close proximity to the subject property.

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McKissock

JULY 29, 2020

As part of their appraisal modernization efforts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have issued test forms for Hybrid and Desktop appraisal assignments. The GSEs have also aligned on guidance regarding the use of these test forms, including formal definitions for “Hybrid” and “Desktop” assignments.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2023

Market Value By Timothy Andersen, MAI Excerpts: There are numerous definitions of market value. For purposes of this monograph, please assume the standard Fannie Mae definition (here by reference). It began with a summary of the definitions of highest and best use versus the definition of market value.

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GoForrmz

JULY 17, 2023

“ GoFormz has definitely helped on the material inventory side of things. We’ve definitely been able to help get that loss down by being able to report on-site. ” From client invoices to timesheet templates , businesses using GoFormz can stay ahead of the competition in the modern digital age.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Today, the Cache la Poudre River runs through modern-day Fort Collins. According to local lore, in the early 1800s French-Canadian fur traders were caught in a massive snowstorm and to lighten their load, they buried large amounts of poudre (gunpowder) in a cache along the banks of a river.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Keep things relatively modern. RISMedia is the residential real estate industry’s definitive source for news and information. If the furniture is too small, however, the room can look too sparse and awkward, and you do a disservice to your sellers by not showing the property’s true potential.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

In one recent instance highlighted by the Los Angeles Times , one family turned to an ADU after finding limited options and is poised to see a loved one live in a modern, age-appropriate setting. The FHA included the addition of ADUs to the definitions of eligible properties in the Single Family 4000.1

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Boston Appraisal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Consider modernizing appliances, installing new countertops, or improving the layout. If your home is outdated or in poor condition, making necessary repairs and upgrades will definitely impact valuation but only in terms of bringing the property up to what the market typically reacts to.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Matt: The tools to complete them have definitely evolved. Technology has made appraising easier but it is so rapidly changing that it is essential to understand the new playing field it creates. But the biggest change is probably just everyone’s awareness of them. In many ways, COVID pushed us faster toward the eventual outcome.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

Comments made by appraisers such as “Colored infiltration a definitely adverse influence on neighborhood desirability , ” were common practice during this era. My first real estate job as a staff appraiser was with a firm that was a precursor to the modern-day Appraisal Management Company. I’m also a Certified Residential Appraiser.

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Raleigh Realty

APRIL 27, 2021

However, while having historical roots, the town feels very modern. While still catering to older generations, Knightdale definitely has the youthful population vibe connected to career-minded and intellectual-stimulated residents. In fact, the neighborhood just has that "shiny new" modern feeling there.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 23, 2024

. “When a home is enrolled in the HERS rating system, it delivers indisputable measured value as compared to the average new build,” says Jason Boyer, whose firm recently developed Karma , a modern community in Phoenix. Before goods arrive at the home, consumers are now examining their origin and how items are produced.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“What we did was we effectively prepared the ground of a completely new cloud-based platform using modern technology, using AI workflow automation,” Sagent chief technology officer Uday Devalla said in an interview.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Fannie Mae’s Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey—conducted in late July—polled more than 200 senior mortgage executives to learn more about lenders’ thoughts on how to streamline and standardize closing cost line-item descriptions and which cost areas would benefit from more precise definitions to improve borrower transparency.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

Fortunately, Chicago definitely has some set, easily identifiable housing types. Something funky, modern-looking or new could fall under that category. Sometimes it’s just a little bit of detail that turns a standard Cape Cod into a Tudor. How do you avoid using the catch-alls “Traditional” and “Contemporary”? Really, I’m asking.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

Fortunately, Chicago definitely has some set, easily identifiable housing types. Something funky, modern-looking or new could fall under that category. Sometimes it’s just a little bit of detail that turns a standard Cape Cod into a Tudor. How do you avoid using the catch-alls “Traditional” and “Contemporary”? Really, I’m asking.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. . :< Iconic Malibu CA Masterpiece – Airbnb $1,950 per night Excerpts: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 There are five myths and misconceptions that are addressed in the changes to the 2024 USPAP.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2024

And we definitely look to buy and integrate where it makes sense. You’ve got to be very rigorous about how you handle that debt and how you handle ongoing modernization of the platforms that your business depends on. What do third parties offer; where’s their maturity, where’s the competition?

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The reason for this is the definition itself of a comparable sale. Unfortunately, there is not such a definition in current appraisal literature. To certify a lie about highest and best use also calls into question the validity of the comparable sales.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 5, 2021

While drive-by appraisals have been a part of the industry much longer than COVID, they are definitely not ideal in a lot of circumstances — namely, the traditional circumstances that require a home appraisal for sale. COVID-19 has had a strong and lasting impact on so many industries, and appraisal and real estate are definitely among them.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Life had different plans for me and marketing was definitely the path I was meant to be on. To remain competitive in the modern social marketing environment, LO’s and companies need to be able to move fast. HW Media: If you could pick a different career, what would it be? James Polinori : A rock singer or producer.

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