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Will hybrid appraisals become the new normal?

Housing Wire

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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FHFA sets extensions and expirations on loan flexibilities

Housing Wire

In the 30-minute question-and-answer session with Kristy Fercho, MBA’s chair-elect and executive vice president and head of home lending at Wells Fargo , Calabria said his expectations are that by mid-summer, the FHFA would end the flexibilities on collateral valuations unless circumstances force another extension.

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2023 is the year of action for the housing industry

Housing Wire

Property Appraisal. I would be remiss not to choose appraisal as the first area that desperately needs action. And yet, 2023 could prove to be one of the greatest turning points for appraisal in decades. Despite the instability in real estate and mortgage, I really wouldn’t want to be in any other industry.

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Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Flooring updates and modern landscaping can upgrade the home’s aesthetics, increasing its overall value. For a highly experienced State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, contact Aspen Appraisal Services today! You can also listen right here on the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder.

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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier 

Housing Wire

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Really, appraisers have always thought this way. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work. If typewriters are no more, it is time for forms to be retired as well.

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