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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

The new data set is all encompassing for every property type (residential) that were traditionally divided into 12 separate forms. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work. This scope of work is determined by the type of property and the characteristics of the property.

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ASA Concerned About the Expansion of FNMA Appraisal Waiver Program

Appraiserblogs

In response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) decision to allow Fannie Mae to expand its appraisal waiver program, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has released an op-ed by ASA’s Strategic Partnership Officer, John D. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive/eliminate property appraisal for lending… No Appraisals Required.

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PAVE Task Force Releases Recommendations to Promote Valuation Equity

McKissock

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” Address potential bias in the use of technology-based valuation tools through rulemaking related to Automated Valuation Models (AVMs).

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

As per the above list, there are several motives for a commercial real estate appraisal review; however, what does a real-world scenario look like? Two of the best examples occur when there is lending involved or litigation pursued. A commercial appraisal review is also critical during litigation. Grant Applications.

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Fannie Mae Changes 2018

Robinson Appraisal Group

As appraisers in this ever changing industry we have seen changes in the market, technology, bank requirements, emergence of management companies and appraisal form changes. The most recent Fannie Mae change is the removal of the 1004MC form in an appraisal. The one thing that always remains constant is change.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

While all data collectors are held to similar minimum requirements, some may be equipped with enhanced technology to capture data. For example, Class Valuation , one of the nation’s largest AMCs, provides its data collectors with imagery technology that creates a digital twin of the property.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. In previous downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, there were many foreclosures due to bad lending.