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Making a modern home from a tract home

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

This owner transformed a tract home built in 2002 into something with serious Midtown modern vibes. How do we value something when it has really […] The post Making a modern home from a tract home first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Why appraisal modernization alone is not enough

Housing Wire

Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. Most would agree (me included) that the appraisal process is long overdue for modernization — a 2022 Fannie Mae survey showed 94% of lenders are in favor of appraisal modernization. However, is appraisal modernization on its own enough?

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority

Housing Wire

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. Lenders surveyed also think that modernizing appraisals could help enhance appraiser capacity and lower borrower costs.

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Valuation Modernization and Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Cristy Conolly, EVP of Valuation Modernization at Class Valuation. The post Valuation Modernization and Appraisers appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. What can we expect in the coming years for the appraisal industry? What are the current market trends? Email comments@appraisalbuzz.com.

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House passes bill to modernize VA appraisals

Housing Wire

This legislation is an important first step towards broad modernization of VA appraisal processes and could make veterans’ home purchase offers more viable in today’s competitive housing market.”. The post House passes bill to modernize VA appraisals appeared first on HousingWire. A companion bill in the Senate, introduced by Sen.

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Is Appraisal Modernization Stymied?

George Dell

Modernization means bring in modern methods. The post Is Appraisal Modernization Stymied? What are they? Why aren’t they here? Is it really that hard? We have big financial resources. We have motive. We have huge organizations in place. And we have regulatory clout! Competing valuation products, like AVMs (Automated […].

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