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AI expresses concerns over ASB responses
Posted Date: Monday, May 14, 2018
The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) issued a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Q&A on March 29 with a pair of answers regarding two specific questions causing concern from the Appraisal Institute (AI).
In a letter sent to the chair of the ASB, Margaret Hambleton, AI President Jim Murrett outlined in detail the issues his organization has with the ASB’s responses to those submitted questions.
Read on to find out what has AI concerned, and reaction from the ASB, who discussed this matter at its Public Meeting last month.
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Valuation officer comments on state of industry
Posted Date: Monday, May 7, 2018
Valuation Review spoke with an industry veteran who just recently launched the company TrUnion Appraisal Services.
Several topics within the appraisal industry were addressed during this interview.
Read on to find out what specific topics were mentioned.
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TAF director updates AQB items
Posted Date: Monday, May 14, 2018
At the National Association of Appraisers (NAA)/Appraiser eLearning conference and trade show in Nashville, Valuation Review caught up with The Appraisal Foundation’s Director of Appraisal Issues John Brenan.
Brenan offered some key updates appraisers should know during a session.
Read on to find out what conference attendees were told.
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ASC denies TriStar Bank’s appraisal waiver request
Posted Date: Monday, April 30, 2018
The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) unanimously rejected a temporary waiver request from TriStar Bank of Dickson, Tenn.
The decision was made during a special meeting April 23 in Washington, the ASC told Valuation Review.
Read on for more details.
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Company partners providing different path for appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, May 7, 2018
Earlier this year, Accurity Valuation announced it would make available to independent appraisers full medical coverage, something not afforded to many in the valuation profession.
Recently, the company formed a partnership with ANOW to provide appraisers with a possible alternative when it comes to working with AMCs. Valuation Review spoke with a company representative for additional information.
Read on to find out what we were told.
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BBG announced new promotion
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018
BBG announced a promotion.
The company has promoted Jon DiPietra, former director, to managing director of the New York office.
Read on to learn more about this appointment.
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Clear Capital adding to its company
Posted Date: Monday, May 7, 2018
Making good on its promise to add more employees, Clear Capital hired 61 people in the first quarter of this year, including two senior leaders. Read on to learn more.
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Is there a correlation between quality schools and home value?
Posted Date: Monday, May 14, 2018
The latest Collateral Analytics Research Article analyzes the impact of school quality on home values across the U.S. and specifically how it affects the trends and levels of residential home price premiums over time. Read on to learn more.
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Artificial intelligence leads to ‘deeper’ appraisal knowledge
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018
At the 2018 National Association of Appraisers/Appraiser eLearning conference and trade show in Nashville, Valuation Review caught up with Jeff Bradford, CEO of Bradford Technologies.
Bradford shared tech news the industry can benefit from, while introducing “Deep Learning” as another tool for appraisers.
Read on to find out what we were told.
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Tyler Technologies acquires Sage Data Security
Posted Date: Monday, May 21, 2018
A big transaction surfaces involving two major businesses.
Tyler Technologies, Inc.has acquired Sage Data Security, LLC.
Read on to find out more about this acquisition with reaction from both companies.
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NS3 Preview: Blockchain, Bitcoin and You
Posted Date: Monday, May 21, 2018
Blockchain technology is expected to revolutionize the real estate industry as it becomes better understood and more widely implemented.
It seems only fitting to have the 2018 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) close with a lively discussion of this topic.
Read on for a brief summary of what will be addressed.
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HYPERAMS appoints valuation managing director
Posted Date: Monday, May 21, 2018
HYPERAMS, LLC announced that Dan Quirk has joined the firm as managing director of valuations, business development. Read on to learn more about this appointment.
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NS3 Keynote: Surviving, thriving in new regulatory world
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Flagstar Bank President and CEO Alessandro DiNello truly embodies the phrase “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” given the challenges his company faced in the wake of the Great Recession.
DiNello will bring an expansive knowledge base to the stage as the keynote speaker at the 2018 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Detroit.
Read on for a small sample of what he’ll tell conference attendees.
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More concerns from AI about ASB responses-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) issued a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Q&A on March 29 with a pair of answers regarding two specific questions causing concern from the Appraisal Institute (AI).
In a letter sent to the chair of the ASB, Margaret Hambleton, AI President Jim Murrett outlined in detail the issues his organization has with the ASB’s responses to those submitted questions.
Read Part II of this story to hear what the ASB had to say about AI’s concerns.
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TAF director gives more updates on AQB items-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
At the National Association of Appraisers (NAA)/Appraiser eLearning conference and trade show in Nashville, Valuation Review caught up with The Appraisal Foundation’s Director of Appraisal Issues John Brenan.
He shares more updates appraisers should know.
Read Part II of this conference feature for more information.
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Service provider makes key hire
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Visionet Systems Inc. announced that the company has hired John A. Spencer, a veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Read on to learn more about this company hiring.
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