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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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, 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 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.

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

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. 

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.

CoreLogic Valuations Principal George Paquette and Chief Appraiser Shawn Telford sat down with Valuation Review to give a better understanding of appraisal waivers.

Is it a case of the lesser the complex assignment, the more one can get a waiver?

Read on for the answer to that question, and others from our experts.

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased in March by 5.2 points to 81.7. Four of the HPSI’s six components increased month-over-month, including the components related to homebuying and homeselling conditions, household income, and home prices. Read on to learn more.

Embrace Home Loans named Jason Will as the senior vice president of market growth, a newly created role at the company, according to a press release. Read on for more information about this new hire and position.

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, 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, 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.

Nations Lending announced an addition to its Colorado footprint with a branch opening in Boulder. Read on for more details.

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 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.