Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Analysts had expected permits to. The post Construction Numbers Pushed Higher by Multifamily Surge; Potentially Big Day Ahead For Rates appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post Construction Numbers Pushed Higher by Multifamily Surge; Potentially Big Day Ahead For Rates appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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George Dell

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Editor’s Note: Are You Using Big Data in Appraisals? John is the owner of Fariss Appraisal Services located in Bakersfield, CA. He is a frequent contributor to George Dell’s Valuemetrics.Info classes and a Moderator for the Community of Asset Analysts©. The post Are You Using Big Data in Appraisals?

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George Dell

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Appraisal modernization has been touted in different ways. The partitioning of appraisal workflow (initiator, AMC manager-selector, data collector-researcher, inspector, analyst, reporter, reviewer, decisioner)? It depends on the touter. Modernization” is a good word for marketing. But what is “modernization” selling?

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 27, 2021

It seemed safe to say, even before the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) released the pending home sale numbers for April, that some analyst somewhere would be able to say, “I told you so.” The post Pending Home Sales Decline Unexpectedly; Rates Erase 2 Days of Progress appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 26, 2021

The post Analysts: Investors Taking Housing Market By Storm appeared first on DSNews. The post Analysts: Investors Taking Housing Market By Storm appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Real estate investors in Q2 purchased more homes than ever recorded by Redfin, which has been tracking the metric more than 20 years.

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George Dell

APRIL 13, 2022

In the traditional appraisal process, the appraiser ‘picks some comps’, then adjusts any differences in each comparable to the subject feature. In EBV (Evidence Based Valuation©), the analyst identifies all the competitive sales, then applies predictive algorithms. EBV measures markets, rather than compares comps.

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George Dell

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Appraisers have standards. Appraisers have licenses. Appraiser’s foot the bill for much of the valuation world – reviewers, evaluators, programmers, checklist checkers, and unlicensed “valuation analysts.” AVMs have no standards. Other valuation types are “waivered” or exempt. AVMs have no licenses.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

This includes hearing HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami’s predictions for 2024, networking opportunities like cocktail parties and a pickleball competition, and even some downtime so you can take full advantage of the resort hotel, the Hyatt Lost Pines in Austin, Texas. The 2023 HousingWire Annual agenda is here.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. SW: How is Class Valuation leveraging AI?

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Despite the quarterly decline, analysts say lenders and servicers should be mindful of what is on the horizon. The post Critical Defect Rate Dips appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post Critical Defect Rate Dips appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 25, 2022

Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR has taken effect – how are appraisers going to be impacted? Join us for our upcoming free webinar on July 28 th at 2 pm ET, “ ACE + PDR: What does this mean to you, and what’s the future for appraisal data collection? ” The PDR reflects data physically collected by an appraiser or another data collector.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 7, 2022

Opteon is looking for certified residential and commercial appraisers to join our team. In this fast-paced, deadline-driven industry, we empower our appraisers to work smarter, not harder. By empowering appraisers in the field, Opteon has trimmed down the average turn time in Australia and New Zealand from 12 days to 2 days.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 26, 2021

However, analysts warn of downside risk to the broader economy especially in light of the most recent surge in pandemic-related disruptions. The post Fitch Ratings: Title Insurers to Exceed Expectations appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post Fitch Ratings: Title Insurers to Exceed Expectations appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 30, 2021

Weather and property-data analysts are examining implications for borrowers, insurers, servicers, and government agencies in the affected areas. The post Hurricane Ida Places Almost 950k Homes at Risk appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post Hurricane Ida Places Almost 950k Homes at Risk appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Analysts expect this unprecedented growth to reduce foreclosures and incentivize mortgagers to resume payments as 400k forbearance plans end this month. The post Soaring Equity Levels Could Drive Economic Recovery appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post Soaring Equity Levels Could Drive Economic Recovery appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2021

Analysts look at which regions have the most mobile mortgagors and at how a metro-wide tendency to relocate affects appreciation. The post How Homeowner Tenure Affects Home Price Growth appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post How Homeowner Tenure Affects Home Price Growth appeared first on theMReport.com.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Volatile mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have rocked the housing market this year, challenging mortgage lenders, real estate agents, title companies and appraisal firms to adapt quickly to changing conditions. That’s why we’ve designed our HW Annual event Oct. That’s why we’ve designed our HW Annual event Oct. Register here.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 17, 2021

The big drop in activity suggests that investors may be worried that prices have simply gone up too high, say data analysts discussing a Q1 report. The post ‘Notable Downturn’ in Home Flips appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post ‘Notable Downturn’ in Home Flips appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 28, 2022

Levin joined StanCorp Mortgage Investors in 2006 as a mortgage loan analyst and has held various roles within loan origination overseeing. The post Jesse Levin Leads The Standard’s Loan Origination Efforts as Second Vice President appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2021

“We should all be expecting more activity one way or another as we near the 4th of July,” analysts say. The post More Than 2 Million Borrowers Remain in Forbearance Plans appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post More Than 2 Million Borrowers Remain in Forbearance Plans appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 1, 2021

Every consensus estimate from analysts that we could find was badly off the mark. The post Pending Home Sales Fired Up After April Slump; Rates Face Bigger Risks appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. At what should have been a high point in the spring market, they fell 4.4

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 5, 2022

To find out, MortgageOrb recently interviewed Kieran Mital, marketing analyst for Tavant Technologies. The post Kieran Mital: How Lenders Can Improve Their Marketing Strategies appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. PERSON OF THE WEEK: How can mortgage lenders improve their marketing strategies to better market to borrowers?

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

That does not mean it is typical, data analysts say. The post Home Value Appreciation Slows appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. For the first time since January, home value appreciation slowed month over month in August.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Redfin Analyst Tim Ellis attributed the rise to homebuyer demand, which has remained steady and strong over the last few … The post Is Homebuyer Demand Keeping the Market Up? appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Is Homebuyer Demand Keeping the Market Up?

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2021

The latest data indicates the housing shortage could linger for a while, but there might be hope on the horizon, according to the data analysts at HousingCanary, which provides residential real estate data and home valuations. The post appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

An appraiser shared the following with us which was posted on one of the appraisers’ groups. Fannie Mae filed a complaint against me with my state appraisal board. The Report In June of 2021, I completed an appraisal for a conventional purchase. The appraisal was ordered by an AMC on behalf of a lender.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The surge was not one analysts had expected. The post Pending Sales Post a Surprising Surge; Rates Catch a Break appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Pending home sales rebounded in August after falling in both June and July. percent from the July level. This put the PHSI at 119.5, still down 8.3 percent from its 130.3

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 30, 2021

Her experience includes several other roles at Clayton, including director of surveillance, senior operations manager, and risk analyst. The post Oakleaf Hires Susan Connally as Managing Director of Mortgage Servicing Solutions appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Connally brings valuable experience.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 23, 2021

“Like a slow-turning ship,” the supply side of the housing market is slowly gaining momentum, as analyst Tim Ellis of Redfin puts it. The post As Competition Eases, Housing Market Remains Ripe for Sellers appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 25, 2022

HOUSTON, TX (May 25, 2022) – Before opening its doors in January of 2020, Accurity Consolidated laid out very specific goals to create a large wave of revival in the appraisal industry. I was excited about the potential for growth,” said Marek, as she reflected on when she first came on board with Accurity.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2022

Whereas the November jumbo ARM product required one appraisal for purchases up to $3 million, the new iteration requires on appraisal for loans up to $1.5 million and two appraisals from different appraisers for loans above $1.5 million and two appraisals from different appraisers for loans above $1.5

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 18, 2022

Raheem Hanifa, a Research Analyst at the … The post Black Households Affordability Numbers Halved appeared first on DSNews. Raheem Hanifa, a Research Analyst at the … The post Black Households Affordability Numbers Halved appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 20, 2021

Those same analysts found that despite a faster average price growth in majority-residents-of-color tracts, home prices continued to decline … The post A Look at Home Values in Communities of Color appeared first on DSNews. The post A Look at Home Values in Communities of Color appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 24, 2021

UI analyst Mike Loftin says there is no shortage of other policy proposals to address the housing problem – more federal investment in building public housing, subsidies to builders of affordable apartments, dramatic increases in rent vouchers – but owning one’s own home, he says, is frequently more affordable than renting.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 7, 2021

Improvements to the nonpayment rate and forbearance activity notwithstanding, analysts continue to see seriously delinquent loans at concerning levels, especially for FHA and VA borrowers. The post Mortgage Delinquency Rate Declines at Unprecedented Pace appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraiserblogs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Fannie Mae Continues Their Effort To Get Rid Of Appraisers: Sends “Tips” For the past year, Fannie Mae has sent unsigned complaints to state appraisal boards; when they see something they don’t like, they write it up and send it to the state. In their recent newsletter, this effort is called “Tips.”

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

High-credit-score and high-balance borrowers were motivated to refinance by early August sub-3% rates, analysts say. The post Cash-Out Refis Drive Rate Lock Volume Rise appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post Cash-Out Refis Drive Rate Lock Volume Rise appeared first on theMReport.com.

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