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. But when the FHFA hunted for examples of racial bias by keyword searching the free-form commentary section in millions of appraisal reports, it found thousands of references to race and ethnicity.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday it is requesting input on the appraisal policies, practices and processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, especially as it relates to the GSEs’ appraisal modernization efforts. Low mortgage rates fuel the demand for valuation and settlement services.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2022

A Maryland couple is suing appraisal firm 20/20 Valuations , its appraiser and mortgage lender loanDepot after their home was appraised at a far lower value than it was a few months later when they removed indications that a Black family lived there. Prior to the appraisal, the couple did something different this time.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

There is no single silver bullet that will rectify the pernicious impact of bias in residential real estate valuations — it is a complex problem that requires a multifaceted solution. First, we must acknowledge the impact that appraisal bias continues to have on minority homeowners and the broader housing system.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. According to Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plan, it could be the expansion of automated valuation models.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The residential appraisal space has been rocked by increased federal scrutiny over the past two years, with several agencies studying whether appraisers let racial bias change their valuations. In late October, the Federal Housing Finance Agency released 47 million appraisal reports to the public for the first time.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Wednesday that due to “low usage” it is no longer extending expirations on certain temporary loan origination flexibilities for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The regulator is also advancing permanent changes to be made in the appraisal space.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? That’s why we surveyed our business valuation experts, captured the 12 most frequently asked questions, and provided answers that can offer the guidance you need. So, how are businesses valued?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The new appraiser valued the home at $1.482 million – 49% more than Miller’s valuation. Besides the evidence drawn from the second appraisal, the Austin’s claim that Miller was biased because of the sales comparisons she used in valuing the home. In July, Fair Housing of Northern California filed a complaint with the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2021

The Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity task force will deliver a report to Biden within six months to describe the “extent, causes, and consequences of undervaluing of properties,” a HUD official told HousingWire. Many appraisers say disparities in valuation are caused by factors outside their control.

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Empire Appraisal Group

MAY 9, 2024

New Requirements Aim to Reduce Appraisal Bias The new Reconsideration of Value policy requires lenders to provide a pathway for borrowers to request reviews of home appraisal valuations.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The appraisal industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the emergence of alternate valuation products like the property inspection waiver program. In this blog post, we will look in-depth at alternate valuation products, how they work, and their potential to replace traditional appraisal methods.

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Appraiserblogs

MAY 15, 2023

Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive/eliminate property appraisal for lending… AVMs. Home Valuations Are Being Subverted At the crossroads of it all is a campaign to weaken or eliminate valuations.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

HUD noted that the funding precedes the one-year anniversary of the Biden administration’s Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Action Plan, spearheaded by Secretary Fudge and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Jay Garrett, a loan officer at Supreme Lending ’s McClellan Branch in Austin, said he is seeing 10 to 40 offers on houses no matter where they are in Austin, and cash offers are winning the day because sellers don’t want to have to worry about the house appraising too low for someone who needs financing. “If

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2023

For those of us in housing finance, the calendar year change really does mean something. And yet the MBA Mortgage Finance Forecast for 2023 has some bright spots in it. Property Appraisal. I would be remiss not to choose appraisal as the first area that desperately needs action. Stay the course on non-negotiables.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

It has a very uncertain future: will in-person appraisals be the norm, or will technology overtake the process completely or partially? Hybrid appraisals, desktop appraisers, and new online platforms are slowly being introduced, which could appeal to the newer labor force, Reese said.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “values” Valuation is not their expertise. My appraiser compadre and fellow blogger Ryan Lundquist, at the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, wrote an excellent piece this week on the situation with Zillow. VALUATION IS NOT EASY OR SIMPLE.

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2021

With so much on the line, choosing an experienced appraisal service that can determine an accurate value is a must. Of course, this begs the question: is property appraisal an art or a science? Property appraisal should involve a little bit of both. The Science of Property Appraisals. The answer?

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2021

With so much on the line, choosing an experienced appraisal service that can determine an accurate value is a must. Of course, this begs the question: is property appraisal an art or a science? Property appraisal should involve a little bit of both. The Science of Property Appraisals. The answer?

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2021

With so much on the line, choosing an experienced appraisal service that can determine an accurate value is a must. Of course, this begs the question: is property appraisal an art or a science? Property appraisal should involve a little bit of both. The Science of Property Appraisals. The answer?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2022

“The appraisal profession lacks diversity and does not reflect the population of the United States,” reads the report. Remedying this gap is not only likely to reduce the number of biased valuations, but also reduce the acute shortage of appraisers, which is impacting transactions across the country.”.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Appraisers also offer valuable support to accountants by providing crucial insights and data for various financial purposes.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that it has again extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The COVID-19-related flexibilities surrounding alternative verifications of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on March 31, 2021.

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 27, 2024

The Role of Commercial Real Estate Appraisal A commercial real estate appraisal is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by certified appraisers to determine the value of a property. In Toronto, where the commercial property market is both dynamic and competitive, obtaining an accurate appraisal is essential.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Have you heard of a property being overimproved, or super adequate? Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. ” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics. What about financing?

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you are planning to sell in the near future or not, most people want to be reassured that any major renovations they invest in will be reflected in an increased home valuation. For example, if you spend $20,000 on a renovation and the valuation of your home goes up by $20,000, that is a 100% ROI.

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McKissock

MAY 14, 2023

for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g., fee simple, leased fee, etc.) population, news articles, economic data, internet searches, etc.)

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. Essentially, the commercial appraisal reviewer must confirm the report is acceptable, meets standards, and the appraiser had no interest in the property appraised.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 29, 2023

Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. With falling values across many markets combined with rising mortgage rates putting even more pressure on borrowers’ wallets, this decision could potentially put. Related Posts: Dear Representative, FNMA Has Gone Rogue!

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Nonetheless, it would be prudent for appraisers to refresh or develop their knowledge on appraising REO properties.”. The PAVE Task Force is expected to issue a report with recommendations on how to reduce racial bias in home valuations sometime in early 2022,” he says. Article written by Joseph Dobrian.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

This new perspective often helps real estate professionals show the property from a new perspective, making the most of its surroundings. Also known as UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems), drones help build an impressive amount of information for real estate marketing and valuation. .

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Realtor

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Record the layout of the property, inspect the square footage, and determine whether or not it’s a single-family dwelling. If you’re buying commercial real estate, a property appraiser may conduct a business valuation to determine market value in much the same way. Who hires the appraiser?

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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area. For buyers, it helps in determining a fair price to offer, while sellers can use it to showcase the value of their property.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Co-chaired by current HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and former U.N.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

HUD’s work co-leading the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE), as well as the number of actions taken in the first year of the administration to bolster enforcement of the Fair Housing Act demonstrates our commitment to the issue,” a spokesperson said. Many have called for reductions.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

It should therefore come as no surprise that nearly every component of the housing and housing finance ecosystems has been impacted in some way by — at a minimum — the past 90 years of legislated unequal access to opportunity. The potential for appraisal bias in home valuation has recently garnered public attention and regulatory scrutiny.

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