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April 19, 2021
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April 19, 2021


AI president ‘proud’ of appraiser adaptability
Posted Date: Monday, April 12, 2021

Valuation Review caught up with Appraisal Institute (AI) President Rodman Schley, who gave much praise to the work AI has done during these difficult times of a pandemic.

He also shared his thoughts on future technologies appraisers can utilize to enhance the profession.

Read on for more of our conversation with Schley.


An appraiser ‘lifer’: A conversation with Sandy Grice
Posted Date: Monday, April 5, 2021

Alexander “Sandy” Grice has been appraising for almost 50 years, so it is fair to say he has seen and done a lot within the profession.

Specializing in litigation valuation, Grice also dives into shipyards, airports, historic properties and some “unusual” real estate.

Read on for more of Valuation Review’s talk with this true veteran of the profession.


Appraisers, homeowners not always on the same page
Posted Date: Monday, April 5, 2021

In real estate, things are not always as one perceives them to be.

For this month’s insight from Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” we look at how homeowners’ views of value can be different from what an appraiser will tell them.

Read on for more.


Advanced technology, training to go a long way toward advancement
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Valuation Review recently spoke with CEO and veteran appraiser William Fall, who heads the William Fall Group.

Fall outlined some of his ideas on current hot topics within the industry dealing with PAREA, education, training and the appraiser’s role when it comes to bias.

Read on for more from Fall.


Analytics company acquires Appraisers Now
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Voxtur Analytics Corp. has executed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares of Appraisers Now (Anow) Ltd.

Anow is an automated appraisal workflow management system for the global appraisal market, with significant market share in the U.S. and Canada.

Read on for more about this acquisition and hear from company executives.


BBG senior managing director adding to his duties
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

BBG said that it has expanded the role of Paul Ping to include national oversight of the company’s quality control and quality assurance initiatives.

A highly regarded industry leader, Ping also is a senior managing director responsible for directing the growth of BBG Evaluation, a USPAP-compliant small loan valuation service for banks and other financial institutions. 

Read on to learn more.


TAF president outlines new edition of USPAP course for appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, April 12, 2021

The 7-hour National USPAP Update Course will continue to provide appraisers with the necessary education and training to thrive within the profession.

Valuation Review caught up with The Appraisal Foundation President David Bunton, who shared more insight on this with us, as well as other matters of importance to appraisers.

Read on to find out more.


Kansas appraisal board launches website
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. The new site has a completely updated look and feel as well as enhanced capabilities, according to a release. Read on for more details.


Valbridge Property Advisors announce leadership team
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Valbridge Property Advisors-Kansas City, one of the largest full-service real estate valuation and consulting firms in in the city, has the firm’s next generation leadership team in place. Read on for more information.


LRES welcomes board member
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

LRES Corp. welcomed Marc Helm to its board of directors. Read on for more information.


S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reports home price gain in 2021
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

S&P Dow Jones Indices released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.

Data released for January 2021 shows that home prices continue to increase across the U.S. More than 27 years of history are available for the data series.

Read on to learn more.


Finance agency says HUD secretary brings ‘great news’
Posted Date: Monday, April 5, 2021

CBC Mortgage Agency said Marcia Fudge’s swearing in as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is great news minority homebuyers. Read on to learn more.


American Financial Resources adds manufactured home funding
Posted Date: Monday, April 5, 2021

American Financial Resources, Inc. now offers conventional financing for single wide manufactured homes, in addition to their existing financing options for single wides from the Federal Housing Administration and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Read on to learn more.


Existing-home sales decline
Posted Date: Monday, April 12, 2021

Existing-home sales declined in February, following two prior months of gains, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Read on for more numbers from NAR.


HUD commemorates fair housing
Posted Date: Monday, April 12, 2021

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently kicked off Fair Housing Month 2021. Read on for more information.


STRATMOR Group: Mortgage ops executives facing challenges
Posted Date: Monday, April 12, 2021

Mortgage operations executives are encountering challenges not only with maintaining productivity but measuring it as well, according to the March 2021 Insights Report from mortgage advisory firm STRATMOR Group. Read on to learn more. 


More technology opportunities for appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Digital GLA and sketch automation represents a revolution in property data collection, which is of utmost importance for appraisers moving forward.

Valuation Review spoke with Clear Capital’s Innovation Labs Executive Vice President Jeff Allen, who outlined the many facets this technology offers appraisers.

Read on for more information.


Mortgage Network adds to staff
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Mortgage Network, Inc. announced that Mark Rowe has joined the company’s Burlington, Mass. branch as a loan officer Read on to learn more. 


Gridiron Capital acquires Class Valuation
Posted Date: Monday, April 12, 2021

Gridiron Capital, LLC said it has acquired Class Valuation.

Gridiron Capital said it will partner with and support Class Valuation’s management team as they continue to execute on a shared vision for growth and strategic innovation within the residential valuation services industry.

Read on to learn more about this key industry acquisition.


Black Knight: Delinquencies rise, bears watching
Posted Date: Monday, April 5, 2021

Black Knight, Inc. has released February 2021 month-end mortgage performance statistics derived from its loan-level database representing the majority of the national mortgage market.

The total U.S. loan delinquency rate (loans 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure) was 6 percent with the month-over-month change at 2.61 percent. The year-over-year change was 83.03 percent.

Read on to learn more.

NAR, Zillow sued
Posted Date: Monday, March 29, 2021

An Austin, Texas real estate technology company has filed a federal antitrust complaint against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors. Read on to learn more.


JLL announces global CEO
Posted Date: Monday, March 29, 2021

JLL said Gilda Perez-Alvarado has been promoted to global CEO of its Hotels and Hospitality Group to succeed Mark Wynne-Smith, who will continue as global CEO of valuation advisory, the company announced. Read on to learn more.

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