Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

The tides of the mortgage industry are changing as we head into 2022, and just like the sand under the waves, we can expect the appraisal landscape to shift along with it. Appraisers, like many other service providers, must adapt to market changes to accommodate their clients’ needs. Appraisal demand from generators (i.e.,

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 21, 2022

Five Star’s recent Diversity and Inclusion Symposium tackled the industry’s hot-button D&I topics through an open dialogue and exchange of ideas in D.C. The post Opening New Doors Through the Advancement of D&I Initiatives appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 23, 2022

As an appraiser, I cannot help but make the connection between the characters in the book and appraisers. Complainers like Hem and Haw are abundant in the appraisal world. They are the most vocal amongst us appraisers. Most of the appraisers that identify with Scurry and Sniff, that’s who! This is inevitable.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 5, 2021

This week, enjoy some funny posts and pictures I have enjoyed recently. I will be back in a couple of weeks with some more real estate related topics of a non-personal nature. . . If you’re looking for some posts with more real estate related topics, please check out my appraisal friends and colleague’s posts below. .

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 12, 2022

For the past couple of years, I’ve been blogging about appraisal topics for various audiences. Most recently, I’ve focused on the homeowner and the loan officer. All throughout 2022, my focus will be on helping Realtors understand a little more about appraisals.

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Miller Samuel

MAY 21, 2023

On Friday morning, I was one of five expert witnesses (and the only as an appraiser) to testify on the topic of appraisal bias in front of the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC). The panel’s first hearing on such topics occurred in January. The witnesses waited together in the green room, plus additional TAF staff.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2022

Selling to that next generation is key to Serhant’s strategy, as he discussed on a recent RealTrending podcast. 4 will kick off two days of expert insight and networking around All Things Housing for professionals in mortgage, real estate, appraisals, title and more. And the way of the broker has changed.

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Appraiserblogs

JULY 8, 2021

I was able to sort time adjustment methods by data source used (mostly compiled, published reports) and by the analytic used… Time adjustments is a timely topic. Recent ski-jump rises in prices have been ramp-ant in many places. Prior to the webinar, I asked some reviewers about how appraisers were handling the price changes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a strong stance on redlining, taking direct legal action against bad actors and thrusting the topic into the national spotlight. More recently, Patriot Bank paid $1.9 Modern-day redlining persists, and it’s costing lenders millions in legal fees.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

At HW Annual, Naimon will join a panel of compliance attorneys and regulatory experts, including Daniella Casseres , partner at Offit Kurman, who will discuss the themes behind recent regulatory news, and how to prepare for changes to come.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Other topics include: It’s never just about resale value 55+ communities Splitting hairs to prove an adjustment To read more, including Ryan’s many comments, fun images and graphics, his Twitter X and Instagram surveys, plus 50+ comments, Click Here My comments: This is the only analysis I have ever seen about this appraisal topic and it is great!

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McKissock

MAY 13, 2022

How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments. Whether you listen in your car or at your desk, here are seven excellent appraisal podcasts to check out.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. This is an important question to answer when appraising a property. Thanks for being here!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 16, 2022

This week, I welcome back guest blogger Shirley Martin, who shares her insights on this topic. The first step in determining what kind of home you can afford to purchase is having an accurate appraisal. An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. Purchasing your first home is exciting!

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. For appraisals required to be Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliant, you must indicate the type of sale for the transaction.

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

To explore this topic, it may be helpful to ask some questions. ” More recently, we have become aware of the connection of poor housing and groups of certain ethnic categories. On January 4, 2021, the… FHFA to Screw Up Appraisals The FHFA is looking for comments on how they can better screw up the appraisal process.

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McKissock

JANUARY 27, 2023

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide array of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career. Not yet a member?

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Valuation Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Valuation Review caught up with Appraisal Institute Government/External Relations Director Bill Garber to get his thoughts on demands exceeding supply concerns pertaining to valuation. Garber was part of a recent webinar panel that addressed this topic. Read on for more of the conversation.

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Valuation Review

JULY 12, 2021

Earlier, Valuation Review spoke with Texas residential appraiser William Trombly, who shared comments he wrote in a specific article dealing with racial bias and discrimination in appraising. Recently, Trombly contacted us to offer more of his insight on this topic, and as a follow-up to our original story.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

In one Facebook group the other day, (yes, I’m back on Facebook ) one member mentioned they feel that a person who scans a property to provide an appraiser with a floor plan should be licensed. I know that not everyone will share my view about this topic, and I respect that. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? ”). .”

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! And some tips on how to keep your appraisal credentials safe. To read more, Click Here My comments: Worth reading. Good analysis of factors in comp selection.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You’ve no doubt heard it on my more recent podcasts as well. Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. Digital GLA offers real estate professionals, agents, and appraisers a reliable and standardized way to obtain precise property measurements.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with Robert Karraa, President of First American Data & Analytics , on how lenders can better identify fraud risks and errors in mortgage applications. HW: Fraud has been a hot topic as of late, how does First American Data & Analytics help lenders identify risks of fraud?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

What do they indicate and how do appraiser’s measure depreciation? In an appraisal report, it may be called an over-improvement or something that is super adequate. In doing some market research, an appraiser may determine that buyers are not paying more for a five-car garage than they are for a home with a three car garage.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned appraiser or new to the field, having a better understanding of rural properties is essential for providing credible appraisals. Well written.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with Keith Murray, president and CEO of VRM Mortgage Services, about the importance of diversity in an organization and how VRM has continued to serve its clients in an unusual year. HousingWire: The term we keep hearing to describe 2020 is “unprecedented.”

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 31, 2022

It’s no secret that appraisers are overworked. It is no secret that there is an underlying tension growing in the appraisal industry directed at appraisers, AMCs, and lenders. This is such a broad topic that can apply pretty much anywhere in a real estate transaction and it probably seems I am phoning this article in…(Get it?…

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you’re reading through an appraisal report, and you make it to the Cost Approach, which is where appraisers report either the reproduction or replacement cost of the home they are appraising, you will see a little field that says, “ Remaining Economic Life “ What does this number indicate?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I enjoy having guest bloggers write articles for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. If you are trying to navigate these tricky waters, incorporating these four tips from Cleveland Appraisal Blog into your schedule can help. Enjoy their interview on the Appraisal Buzz! .

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2021

This is such an interesting topic right now,” said Collett. HW: With the recent M&A deals and public offerings we’ve seen in recent months, what dynamics are dueling investor interest in the housing space? JC: This is such an interesting topic right now.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

Every now and then, I have a guest blogger that covers a topic that is not related to real estate. June reached out to me to see if I would be interested in having her write a piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog, on helping the elderly or disabled when they are in decline. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Miller Samuel

AUGUST 19, 2020

I've been writing these weekly summaries on housing topics for more than five years. My appraisal firm in Manhattan applied for PPP because our business collapsed more than 90% almost immediately for two months. WITH MILLIONS IN CASH AND STOCKS, APPRAISAL FOUNDATION HAULS IN CARES ACT RELIEF. It enabled us to survive.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 22, 2021

Kelsey Luvisa from HomeLight wrote a cool article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog on a hot topic in real estate, namely, backyard entertaining. Agents estimate that prior to Covid-19, home appraisal estimates reported that a house with a pool brought in $16,137 more than a house without one at sale time. Photos from Upsplash.

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Valuation Review

JANUARY 17, 2022

Recently, Metro-West Appraisal, LLC produced a webinar on the topic with industry veterans providing important updates regarding the scarcity of supplies impacting homeowners everywhere. Valuation Review has addressed in detail the supply chain shortage in real estate and valuation.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

To start off the new year, I thought that I would tackle the topic of land. CONSIDERING LAND IN THE APPRAISAL PROCESS. When appraising a property, we must analyze what the highest and best use of the land is. I’m not going to delve into the highest and best use topic in this article. Welcome to 2021! EXCESS LAND.

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