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Reviewer offers insight to avoid aggravation
Posted Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
Much of what is seen in appraisal reviews, and what comes back from lenders, could be avoided if appraisers went back to the basics. Such a move might alleviate the stress that seems to be prevalent within the industry today, one veteran suggests. He told us how these basics can help the appraiser in the long run.
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AI president addresses key issues at Washington meeting
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017
The perception that there’s an appraiser shortage remains prevalent in the minds of some within the industry. Still, everyone can agree that more needs to be done to keep appraisers in the profession and to attract new talent. Organization leaders met at this year’s Realtors Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo in Washington. Valuation Review spoke with Appraisal Institute President Jim Amorin who shared with us what was discussed at this meeting. Read on to learn more.
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AI improves tool to value ‘green’ features
Posted Date: Monday, June 12, 2017
The Appraisal Institute released an updated research tool to assist appraisers and users of appraisal services in understanding market reactions to green and energy efficient homes. Read on to learn more.
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Valuation firm acquired by title company
Posted Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
ReQuire Holdings, LLC, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Service 1st Valuation and Settlement Services, Inc., the companies announced. Read on to find out more about this merging of companies.
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Commercial Corner: KLNB appoints new president/COO
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
KLNB announced a new president and chief operating officer effective June 12, 2017. Read on for more details about the new boss at this commercial real estate company.
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Program aims to increase appraisal accuracy
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Two industry organizations are teaming up to give buyers of single- and multi-family homes a better understanding of a building’s projected energy bills. Read on to learn more.
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ValuAmerica expands with LendingQB
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017
ValuAmerica announced that it has enhanced its integration with LendingQB. Read on to learn more about this partnership and what it means for the valuation profession.
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Accumatch staff growing fast
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Accumatch announced that the firm has hired an industry veteran with 25 years of experience to serve as Tax Examiner Manager for the company. Read on to learn the identity of this hire.
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Company offering full national pre-licensing catalog
Posted Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
Learn Mortgage now covers education needs in all 50 states, including pre-licensing to continuing education. Learn Mortgage offers a full national catalog of high-quality, NMLS-approved courses. Read on to learn more about these courses to assist the real estate and mortgage industries.
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New Jersey appraiser named to board
Posted Date: Monday, May 8, 2017
The New Jersey Sharing Network has appointed Victor DiSanto of Hillsborough to its Foundation Board of Trustees. Read on to learn more about this hire.
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U.S. agency selects Clarocity for valuation enhancements
Posted Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
Clarocity Corp. announced that it has been engaged by a major U.S. agency to provide MarketValue Pro as part of a comprehensive valuation of their asset portfolio, the company announced. Read on to learn more details.
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CIRCA appoints director of client services
Posted Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
CIRCA announced the launch of its newly formed Client Services Division, which offers fair market and liquidation appraisals to the owners of fine jewelry, watches, coins, and objet de vertu. Read on to learn more.
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Zestimates the subject of another lawsuit
Posted Date: Monday, June 12, 2017
Home builders in Illinois suburbs have filed a lawsuit against Zillow, claiming its online posting of property approximations are misleading and affecting potential home sales. Read on to learn more.
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Freddie releases quarterly report, multifamily market updates
Posted Date: Monday, June 19, 2017
Freddie Mac announced the release of its quarterly update to the Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index, and has added Boston to the list as the 14th major metropolitan market covered. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Loan document provider achieves growth
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
DocMagic, Inc. reported a 42 percent increase in revenue for 2016 by way of its demand for products that enable TRID compliance, eSignatures and eClosings, the company announced. Read on to learn more.
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Company enhances technology for HMDA changes
Posted Date: Monday, June 12, 2017
ACES Risk Management has upgraded its ACES Audit Technology solution with more than 15 new enhancements. Read on to learn how this device helps support information for lenders.
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CoreLogic makes another acquisition
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
CoreLogic announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a valuation technology and appraisal management platform provider. The Oklahoma-based technology company will continue to be headquartered in the state. Read on to learn more.
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Bestborn enhances technology offering
Posted Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
Bestborn Business Solutions has reaffirmed its commitment to the highest level of customer service through its investment in ClickLearn, one of the most advanced documentation and training software solutions in the industry. Read on to learn more about this technological advancement.
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Texas tax appraisers using new value approach
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
The Travis Central Appraisal District is figuring out the values of properties faster and more accurately, all while fighting off a record number of protests and lawsuits. Read on to learn more.
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Real estate company integrates key tech platform
Posted Date: Monday, June 12, 2017
Trinity Real Estate Solutions announced valuable enhancements for their new construction and renovation lender clients with the integration to Built Technologies’ web-based construction draw management platform, the company announced. Read on to learn more.
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ASA announces 2017-18 election results
Posted Date: Monday, June 26, 2017
The American Society of Appraisers announced the results of its 2017-18 elections for the new international officers, board of governors and discipline committee officers and members at-large. Read on to find out who the winners are.
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Trainees: Completing assignments goes beyond mere inspections
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
In Part II, Florida appraiser Francois Gregoire shares with Valuation Review his thoughts on the subject of trainees, how they are perceived, and how the industry can better utilize them. Read on to find out more of what he told us.
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Realtors continue expansion
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
HER Realtors and the Trinity Real Estate Group are taking the next step in expansion with the opening of a new community office in Ohio. Read on to learn more.
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