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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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HUD watchdog makes 35 recommendations to shore up issues

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on Tuesday released its priority open recommendations report, submitted to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge designed to highlight as-yet unaddressed risks in the management of the department.

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CRMLS releases REcenterhub dashboard

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Developed internally by CRMLS, the REcenterhub dashboard introduces a range of new features designed to streamline productivity for real estate professionals. The dashboard presents a modernized user interface and offers customization options for both users and associations. .

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Appraisal Institute launches online program for aspiring veteran, minority appraisers

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The trade group received a $500,000 “Pathway to Success” grant from the Appraisal Foundation to assist with the development of the “Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal” program. The Appraisal Institute has been criticized for a lack of diversity in its ranks and acknowledged a need to modernize.

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LeadingRE promotes Reisinger to COO, Edgerton to Chief Legal Officer

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Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for Moderne Ventures and recently served on the boards of Upstream and RESO. Kate Reisinger was promoted to COO from EVP of member services Reisinger’s role will be to design and conduct the company’s operations. million global transactions a year.

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New Black Knight portal offers access to APIs across the mortgage cycle

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Black Knight recently launched a web portal that enables clients, third-party providers and their developers to access the company’s application programming interfaces (APIs) across the mortgage life cycle. Servicing Digital, offered as an app or web design, enables customers to access their loan- and home-related information.

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Bipartisan lawmaker group introduces new affordable housing bill

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In the House, the bill is designated as H.R. 3238 while the Senate version is S. Affordable housing is vital for families throughout Illinois and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit continues to be an important tool to drive investment in the affordable rental housing market,” said Rep. LaHood in a statement.