Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Education media publisher Appraiser eLearning (AEL) bought Valuation Expo and Appraisal Buzz from Joan Trice , who created the two entities about 20 years ago. AEL’s education products, communication skills and conference management skills will “raise the bar” for both the conference and the newsletter, she added.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Appraisal management company Class Valuation , a subsidiary of investment firm Gridiron Capital , acquired Kansas City, Missouri-based Pendo Management for an undisclosed sum. John Fraas, CEO of Class Valuation, said that combining the two firms “tech-enabled workflows and complementary areas of expertise” would help the consumer. “We

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

During the pandemic, many housing professionals saw firsthand how easy it is for the valuation process to be disrupted. To solve this problem, the industry needed a way to automate the valuation process while keeping homeowners and appraisers safe. The post Valuation tech special reports appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

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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George Dell

APRIL 7, 2021

Basic sequence of valuation is basic: identify problem, gather the “comparable” data, adjust, and report. The Market for Valuation Series, Part 1 How about AVMs? Automated Valuation Models). The post Is Valuation Basic? Part 1 appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Class Valuation , one of the largest appraisal management companies in America, just made another acquisition. The AMC announced late last week that it has acquired fellow Detroit-based AMC Metro-West and its subsidiary Valuation Link. I am incredibly proud of Valuation Link and Metro-West and all we’ve accomplished.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

The post Valuation Tech Solutions appeared first on HousingWire. The six companies featured in this section offer innovative solutions to help appraisers work efficiently while allowing lenders to reduce operational costs and increase profitability. Clear Capital. homegenius. Incenter Appraisal Management.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Today we have Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser and Director of Valuation of Freddie Mac, and Vivian Li, Senior Manager of Quantitative Analytics of Freddie Mac. The post Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Wednesday that it may propose a rule to regulate the use of automated valuation models (AVMs) by lenders and appraisers. The government watchdog is concerned that automated valuation models may reflect bias in design and function. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra disagrees. “It

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke!

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2022

Class Valuation reports that it has completed the verification process for Freddie Mac’s new ACE+ PDR (automated collateral valuation plus property data report) solution. These data collection orders will be completed through Property Fingerprint , Class Valuation’s 3D Scanning technology, the company says in a release.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In a couple of words, it’s collaborative valuation; in a description it’s bringing together a team of professionals to tackle each appraisal report in concert. What is Collaborative Valuation? Collaborative valuation is a natural step in modern appraisal firms. The old idea that many hands make lighter work.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

The fundraise more than doubles Tomo’s valuation to $640 million. million seed round for its Canadian real estate valuation platform. The post Tomo raises $40M Series A, hits $640M valuation appeared first on HousingWire. It included participation from existing investors Ribbit Capital , NFX and Zigg Capital.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Without accurate collateral valuation, lenders could not properly underwrite new loans. The appraiser’s standard is still a valuation that is believable, regardless of whether they get access to the interior of the property or not. The post The Coronavirus Home Valuation Test appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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George Dell

JULY 6, 2022

A valuation model may not be a model valuation. The post What is a Valuation Model? The post What is a Valuation Model? What happened with that sentence? It’s called “equivocation.” Something I learned about in my college English class. What I learned is that a word can be used for different meanings.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Private equity firm Gridiron Capital has acquired Michigan-based appraisal management company Class Valuation from another private equity player, Narrow Gauge Capital , the firms said in a statement on Friday. It would appear a good fit with Class Valuation, a fast-growing AMC with a technology bent. Gridiron , which closed a $1.35

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2020

StreetEasy , a real estate platform for buying, selling, and renting homes across New York City and New Jersey, has launched StreetEasy Valuation, an AI-powered home valuation tool. In March, realtor.com launched its own automated valuation model, called MyHome, which appears on for-sale and off-market listings on the site.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

If we’ve learned anything in the past year, it’s that operational flexibility and accurate servicing valuation are key to lending profitability. Companies ranging from small credit unions to large mega-servicers can benefit in multiple ways from having a detailed MSR valuation embedded in their daily processes.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 27, 2022

Valuation Expo will be hosted at the Mirage Hotel , September 7-9! Make sure to register today for the best conference for appraisers this Fall in Vegas – Valuation Expo! The post Valuation Expo: September 7-9 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Get up to 21 Hours of Continuing Education and an optional 7 hours of USPAP!

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

At an assumed $10 per share, that gets you about a $3 billion valuation.”. valuation appeared first on HousingWire. But Bair acknowledged last month that Offerpad would likely lose money the next two quarters thanks to increased marketing costs and ramping up its engineer and product teams. The post iBuyer Offerpad goes public at $2.7B

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Today’s Buzzcast interview is Choudhry Muzaffar, Principal Owner of Collateral Valuation Services. We sat down with Choudhry and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how the valuation process is done in the Middle East. How are areas separated for appraisers in Saudi Arabia?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Today’s Buzzcast interview is Choudhry Muzaffar, Principal Owner of Collateral Valuation Services. We sat down with Choudhry and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how the valuation process is done in the Middle East. How are areas separated for appraisers in Saudi Arabia?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

billion valuation later this week. If all goes according to plan, loanDepot would command a valuation of $6.2 At the time, loanDepot was seeking a valuation of between $12 billion and $15 billion, Bloomberg previously reported. At the time, LoanDepot had sought a valuation of $2.4 billion to $2.6

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2022

Technology will continue to infiltrate the industry – learn about how ProxyPics technology and tools will put you at the forefront of real estate transactions as the GSEs continue to evolve valuation options in the digital age. Luke Tomaszewski: I’m an 18-year veteran of the real-estate valuation industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

As businesses around the globe continue to streamline their processes with the help of tech advancements, residential valuation services are doing their part to keep pace. subsidiary and Radian company, offers 21st-century valuation solutions that take home price estimates to a new level.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) approved six vendors following the roll-out of its new valuation initiative. The list includes some of the biggest names in the mortgage tech space — Solidifi, Class Valuation , Clear Capital , Mueller Services, Inc. Accurate Group and Black Knight ‘s Collateral Analytics LLC.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

Collateral valuation is a critical component of mortgage lending and the home sales process. The post Lunch & Learn : The Role of Appraisers in the Future of Valuation appeared first on HousingWire. Hosted by Accurate Group. Sarah Wheeler Editor in Chief, HousingWire. Rick Hill Vice President, Industry Technology, MBA.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

The second appraiser could also have been incompetent, resulting in an over valuation of the couple’s property. The property valuation industry has a system for dealing with situations where a home’s appraised value is in dispute; it’s called the review process. Let’s unpack this situation…. My Journey.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

Furthermore, an appraiser may need to provide additional information in the valuation of a complex property wherein the issues of what is physically possible, legally permissible, financially feasible, and maximally productive are explored in much greater detail, to enable the client and intended users to understand the report properly.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Bilt Rewards , which operates a loyalty program and credit card that converts rent payments into points, raised a new round of funding that it says gives the firm a valuation of $1.5 valuation appeared first on HousingWire. The post Bilt Rewards, which converts rent payments into points, hits $1.5B

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Consolidated Analytics Onboards All-Star Valuation Leadership Team appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. This content is password protected.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Valuation Expo 2021 had an amazing turnout! Valuation Expo provided attendees endless opportunities to learn, network, and prosper. We got to speak to a few attendees and we asked them what their favorite part about Valuation Expo was and why they keep coming back every year.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

One of the first steps in determining a property’s value is the use of an Automated Valuation Model (AVM). Total Home Value x (THV x ) from CoreLogic is a state-of-the-art AVM built to simplify and standardize valuation through the loan lifecycle. With that said, not every AVM is created equal.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2020

announced on Thursday it acquired valuation services company Pro Teck Valuation Intelligence. Stewart is looking to strengthen and expand its scale in the appraisal and valuation solutions space. Stewart’s commitment to building their appraisal and valuation capabilities into a dominant market leader was attractive to us.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

RemoteVal training will help appraisers spend more time on professional analyses while maintaining overall control of the inspection process,” said Renee Altier, President, Valuation and Property Services, Colibri Group, whose businesses include McKissock Learning. Click here to register. About Incenter Appraisal Management.

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George Dell

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Other valuation types are “waivered” or exempt. Other valuation types are “waivered” or exempt. Appraiser’s foot the bill for much of the valuation world – reviewers, evaluators, programmers, checklist checkers, and unlicensed “valuation analysts.” The post Time for UVS (Universal Valuation Standards)?

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 23, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the Home Valuation Code of Conduct, where it began, and how it’s viewed today in the industry. What exactly was the Home Valuation Code of Conduct? The post Home Valuation Code of Conduct with Alfred Pollard appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. How has this changed and improved?

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