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Valuation Review Edition
July 15, 2019
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AI, TAF urge Congress to address valuation issues
Posted Date: Monday, July 1, 2019
The appraisal profession goes to Washington.
The presidents of the Appraisal Institute (AI) and The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) encouraged Congress to act on valuation topics during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill.
Read on to learn what both organizations’ presidents had to say by way of direct/written testimony.
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More tips to move businesses forward
Posted Date: Monday, June 24, 2019
Valuation Review brings you a second installment of how to better one’s appraisal business.
We reached out to more industry veterans for their expertise as to how appraisers can thrive professionally.
Read on to learn more ways to better your business.
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IVSC chairman comments on future of valuation standards
Posted Date: Monday, July 1, 2019
International Valuation Standards Committee (IVSC) Chairman Sir David Tweedie will headline as keynote speaker at the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) annual conference in August.
The ASA did a Q&A with Tweedie, which included some predictions for significant future changes, and how adoption of the standards will impact appraisers in the U.S.
Read on to learn more.
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Louisiana, Alabama appraisers may start evaluations
Posted Date: Monday, July 1, 2019
Evaluations is one of many hot topics within the appraisal industry.
The states of Louisiana and Alabama have initiated legislation that will allow appraisers to perform evaluations for federally insured institutions.
Read on to learn more.
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ASA announces its 2019 election results
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has announced the results pertaining to its 2019 election for International Officers, Board of Governors, and Discipline Committee Officers and Members-At-Large, according to a post on the ASA website. Read on to find out who the winners are.
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AIC elects new president
Posted Date: Monday, July 1, 2019
The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) has named its national president for 2019-20. Read on to find out who the AIC appointed as its leader, as well as who will comprise the various boards and committees.
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BBG launches specialized due diligence services
Posted Date: Monday, June 17, 2019
BBG revealed it has developed some special expertise.
It is providing due diligence services for Qualified Opportunity Zone projects, the company announced in a release.
Read on to learn more details about the latest from BBG.
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Drew Brees wins $6 million from jewelry appraiser
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
A Superior Court jury awarded New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees more than $6 million in his civil lawsuit against a San Diego jeweler, according to a report from The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Brees claimed in the suit that he and his wife, Brittany, were misled about the value of jewels.
Read on for more about the verdict and the specific details leading to the lawsuit.
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Owner home value perceptions improve
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The average home appraisal in May was 0.79 percent lower than what the owner estimated, according to the Quicken Loans Home Price Perceptions Index (HPPI).
While a lower than expected appraisal is never welcome news, this difference is the first improvement after six months of growing gaps.
Read on to learn more.
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Millennials take advantage of refinancing opportunities
Posted Date: Monday, June 24, 2019
Average interest rates on all 30-year notes to millennial borrowers declined in April 2019, spurring an increase in refinance loans from members of the generation looking to take advantage of lower rates, according to the latest Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Best states to live in revealed in report
Posted Date: Monday, July 1, 2019
To help Americans settle down in the best and most affordable place possible, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of livability. Read on to find out which state made the top grade.
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Appraisal Logistics to license AMC software
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Appraisal Logistics said it will license AIMPort, its proprietary technology platform, to lenders who want to manage some or all of their own appraisal process, as well as to other appraisal management companies. Read on to learn more.
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Armed with the right appraisal tools, you can increase business-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Valuation Review brings you Part II of our special feature to guide appraisers down a more profitable path.
More tips from industry experts suggest the utilization of technology tools might bring more clients the appraiser’s way.
Read the conclusion of this story to learn more ways to better your business.
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