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OCTOBER 31, 2024

to bring computer vision to its valuation review platform called Certainty. Certainty is used by mortgage lenders and valuation providers, and ClearValue’s partnership with Restb.ai general manager of valuations, said in a statement. ClearValue Consulting thinks it’s found a way. The firm has partnered with Restb.ai

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JULY 2, 2024

Class Valuation , one of the largest appraisal management companies (AMCs) in the country, has tapped Andrew Bough as its new chief operating officer. Bough, who most recently served as executive vice president at Valuation Connect , a subsidiary of Class Valuation, has more than 30 years of experience in the appraisal and valuation industry.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Presale renovation firm Revive has made its artificial intelligence -powered property valuation tool available to everyone, according to an announcement on Thursday. Previously, the Revive Vision AI platform was only available to registered real estate agents.

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APRIL 9, 2025

We dive into the future of appraisal modernization, the evolving role of AVMs, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in valuations. The post AVMs and AI Hype: Keeping Appraisers at the Center of Valuation first appeared on Appraisal Buzz.

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MARCH 10, 2025

Velox Valuations, a leading national real estate appraisal firm, has announced the launch of two new franchise territories, further expanding its innovative, technology-driven business model across the United States. This approach ensures precise, consistent, and accountable appraisals.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The changes include communicating to applicants that they have the right to request a reconsideration of value (ROV); explaining why an ROV is denied or the valuation is unchanged; and training its credit, valuation and customer service staff on the topic.

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JUNE 23, 2025

But while the products themselves have modernized, the valuation process that underpins them often hasn’t. Waiting two weeks for a valuation might be justified for a high-stakes purchase or a major cash-out refinance. In fact, AVMs are already playing a central role in servicing portfolios, securitizations, and post-close valuations.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

The post Housing Market Nears $50T Valuation Milestone first appeared on The MortgagePoint. The post Housing Market Nears $50T Valuation Milestone appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. As the U.S. Click here to view the report in its entirety.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2025

Chris Flynn has joined Class Valuation as chief data officer. Before joining Class Valuation, he served as head of product and strategy at First American Data & Analytics, where he led the development of advanced solutions addressing customer needs in the real estate, mortgage and title markets.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 11, 2025

Appraisal Expert Expands with Velox Valuations and Brings Enhanced Real Estate Services to Northeast Florida Velox Valuations, a leading national real estate appraisal firm, recently announced the launch of its newest franchised business serving the greater Jacksonville area and Florida’s First Coast.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

AssetVal , a provider of real estate valuations, has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) company Restb.ai The collaboration aims to enhance the accuracy and consistency of property valuations by using AI to assess property conditions and quality.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Property Data Collection (PDC) Services:  USRES is now an approved service provider for the Value Acceptance + Property Data valuation option offered by Fannie Mae. Property Data API: RES.NET is now an approved technology provider for Fannie Mae—integrating the FNMA Property Data API with the RES.NET Valuation Portal. This

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dallas, TX – October 31, 2024 – ClearValue Consulting , a leading provider of innovative solutions in the valuation industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Restb.ai to integrate its advanced computer vision technology into ClearValue’s comprehensive valuation review platform, Certainty. valuation services at restb.ai/customers/appraisals-inspections.

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JUNE 16, 2025

Identifying patterns where older homes are purchased for demolition and land redevelopment can signal changes in neighborhood dynamics, directly impacting property valuations and investment risk. A thorough analysis of these trends helps appraisers anticipate market movements, assess risk, and provide accurate valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 9, 2025

Plus, we look ahead to how AI and evolving tech will reshape real estate valuation. Kim shares how she got involved in the project, what roadblocks the team faced, and what exciting changes appraisers can look forward to. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

An appraiser’s valuation directly impacts a home’s value, and that valuation stems from elements like keywords, neighborhood history, square footage, etc. Jaro gives every lender the tools to offer fair valuations to all buyers. Worse yet, appraisers often rely on automated reporting tools that can’t flag bias.

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MAY 5, 2025

Since its founding, Velox Valuations has strategically expanded its U.S. With four franchises launched in the past several months and a strong pipeline for future growth, the companys ongoing success underscores the increasing demand for the Velox Valuations well-designed business model.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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DECEMBER 27, 2024

Lenders can locate a provider on the collateral valuation dashboard. LOS configuration Fannie Maes Valuation Acceptance + Property Data Readiness Lender Resource includes a number of detailed checklists, outlining steps lenders can implement for 2025 readiness. is accurate and up to date.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2025

From industry roadblocks to AI’s growing role in valuation, this is a must-listen sneak peek at what’s ahead for our world. With limited production kicking off this September, lenders and appraisers alike need to be ready. Ronyelle is here to walk us through what’s changing, why it matters, and what cool features are coming with it.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) back in June over an allegedly biased valuation of a home in Denver. Mykhailyna was the appraiser at the center of legal action by the U.S. HUD and the DOJ charged Mykhailyna, his company, Maverick Appraisal Group , appraisal management company Solidifi U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 12, 2025

How should appraisers account for climate risk in valuations? Shell break down which regions are most at risk, how insurers and lenders are responding, and what the future holds for disaster-prone areas. Will we see mass migration away from high-risk zones? Tune in as we explore these urgent questions and more!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Title valuation , brokerage and consulting services firm Title Success, which is powered by Bowe Digital , announced Monday that it has launched a newly designed website. The new site offers a listing service for title companies looking to sell their operations.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

Accurate, market-centric valuations are key to a healthy mortgage market , so it will be interesting to see how well appraised values align with market-driven sales prices throughout 2025 as the housing market continues to find its new normal.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But almost five years after the pandemic began, these hot spots are seeing significantly less net inbound migration and thus less upward pressure on home valuations. This created incredibly competitive housing markets in smaller cities that pushed sales and prices sky high. Altos Research data of inventory by state reflects this trend.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2025

The platform integrates directly with loan origination systems and valuation models to streamline processes that have traditionally required manual oversight.

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APRIL 14, 2025

These appraisers typically: Work for major valuation firms that serve institutional clients across the country Specialize in complex commercial property types (e.g., Notably, several of these appraisers work for large valuation firms that specialize in commercial real estate, with Texas being a common base of operations.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By applying these methods, appraisers can provide reliable, accurate valuations that reflect current market conditions and ensure the appraisal’s credibility and acceptance. This comprehensive approach ultimately leads to more accurate, credible, and reliable valuations that reflect current market conditions.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

to integrate computer vision technology into real estate valuation processes. Condition analysis: AI extracts property condition and quality scores to assess potential valuation errors. Tony Pistilli, Restb.ai’s general manager of valuation, said AI tools can improve efficiency while reducing manual appraisal work.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The platform combines property data with replacement costs, valuation elements and natural hazard information to build an account of physical risk. These features use GPS data and CoreLogic property tags — called CLIP data — to help users identify sales prospects and uncover deeper insights on demand.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Mark Johnson, President of Ascribe and a familiar face to the valuation industry. Mark shares his journey from rocking the stage with his band at the Valuation Expo’s “Appraisers Got Talent” contest to leading transformative efforts in the industry.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

The rapid rise in home valuations since the pandemic and stubbornly high mortgage rates have exacerbated the housing affordability crisis that began after the financial crisis. Rising property taxes add yet another layer to it and shut out buyers who might otherwise be able to afford a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

. “Many of them have worked with Incenter in one capacity, such as MSR trading , and are delighted with our full spectrum of solutions in other areas, such as servicing valuation and brokerage through Incenter Capital Advisors.” Before joining Incenter, Rose oversaw national valuation sales at Homegenius.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The 15 th edition of The Appraisal of Real Estate states the following: The term market area may be more relevant to the valuation process than either neighborhood or district for several reasons: Using the umbrella term, market area , avoids the confusing, and possibly negative implication of the other terms.

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Valuation Review

JULY 9, 2025

Cushman & Wakefield recently announced two new hires to help grow the firm’s valuation and advisory group. The two individuals will lead the firm’s newly launched assessment services practice, which encompasses a suite of third-party due diligence products commonly required in real estate transactions, financing, and development.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

Place also hit unicorn status with a valuation of at least $1 billion. It also announced the acquisition of team servicing platform Livian in September 2024. Founded in 2019 by Ben Kinney and Chris Suarez, Place completed a Series A funding round in 2021 that raised $100 million.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Following the Savings & Loan Crisis of the 1980s, Congress recognized the systemic risk posed by flawed property valuations and enacted the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) in 1989.

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