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Florida appraiser says getting involved one key to success
Posted Date: Monday, June 19, 2017
Valuation Review spoke with a Florida residential appraiser to get his thoughts on how the profession can be improved by way of communication and engagement. Read on to find out what additional insight he shared with us.
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Tennessee signs law protecting appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, June 19, 2017
On April 28, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law House Bill 376, which will establish a new statute of limitations regarding civil lawsuits and disciplinary actions against real estate appraisers. Read on to learn more about this bill.
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FHA standards lead to USPAP ethics dispute
Posted Date: Monday, June 19, 2017
An appraiser in Texas filed a complaint against another appraiser, claiming that they violated USPAP Competency and Ethics Rules by acknowledging they were not competent to perform an assignment’s Scope of Work yet performed the assignment anyway. Read on for details from the appraiser and the state appraisal board regarding the complaint.
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Are machines more valuable than appraisers?
Posted Date: Monday, June 26, 2017
The evolving world of technology truly makes the valuation profession stronger while providing a stable platform to ensure accuracy in determining property values. But will that send a signal to the profession that fewer appraisers will be needed to physically complete assignments? Valuation Review spoke to The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Issues Director John Brenan for his insights on this matter. Read on to find out what he told us.
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AI expresses concerns over possible waiver of appraisals
Posted Date: Monday, June 26, 2017
The Appraisal Institute, in a letter to the Office of Housing and Regulatory Policy, outlined specific concerns about the possible waiving of appraisals in purchase and refinance loan transactions. Read on to hear what was written in the letter.
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Commercial Corner: Book available on appraising manufactured homes
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017
An executive has authored a book, “Appraising Manufactured Mobile Home Communities and Recreational Vehicle Parks,” the first book of its kind, to assist in the commercial appraising of manufactured homes. Read on for more details.
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AI honors distinguished members
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
This year’s International Valuation Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, combining the Appraisal Institute and the Appraisal Institute of Canada saw many deserving individuals win prestigious awards. Read on to find out who took home these top honors.
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ACI makes agreement with ValueLink
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017
ACI announced a new integration of its ACI Sky Delivery and Sky Review technology with ValueLink Software. Read on to learn more about this appraisal technology move.
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Comps, appraiser responsibility examined
Posted Date: Monday, July 17, 2017
In Part II of Valuation Review’s interview with First American Mortgage Solutions’ John Forsythe, the valuation professional further examines additional regulations, policies and the overall responsibility of the appraiser. Read on to learn more.
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AIC elects new president at 2017 conference
Posted Date: Monday, July 17, 2017
The Appraisal Institute of Canada announced its new president at this year’s International Valuation Conference in Ottawa, Canada. Read on to learn who the new president is and find out what he had to say.
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HouseCanary’s HPIs offered through First American
Posted Date: Monday, July 17, 2017
HouseCanary announced that mortgage lenders and servicers can now access the nation’s most granular and accurate Home Price Indices and forecast models from its company through First American Mortgage Solutions, LLC. Read on to learn more about this move.
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