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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. Using automated valuation models “leads to relatively lower racial gaps,” according to Freddie Mac. .

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

Appraiserblogs

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plans further expand non-traditional property appraisals, which sometimes rely on property tax information, data collected by third parties, or algorithms to assess a property’s value. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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Adjustments: What’s in Your Workfile?

Appraisal Buzz

John Dingeman: I am a Certified Residential Appraiser and Registered Property Tax Agent. John Dingeman: Technology is our friend and far too many appraisers have referenced digital data in their workfile with the assumption that it would always be available. I’m also responsible for innovation in collateral risk analysis.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

Eppraisal

Property taxes can be higher because new infrastructure demands capital investment. Without the more modern technology that conserves electricity and employs efficiency, utility bills can soar during the extreme weather months. Construction delays and other unforeseen events can postpone a real estate closing.

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Don’t Miss Out on Warehouse Space for Sale – The Recession-Proof CRE Sector

The Robert Weiler Company

Buying warehouse space provides you with equity in the property. Warehouse space owners also benefit from the option to give property tax responsibilities to the tenant through a triple-net lease; however, as the property owner, you have the final say in what happens to and on the property.