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 NS3 Preview: Blockchain, Bitcoin and YouMonday, May 21, 2018 Blockchain technology is expected to revolutionize the real estate industry as it becomes better understood and more widely implemented.
It seems only fitting to have the 2018 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) close with a lively discussion of this topic.
Read on for a brief summary of what will be addressed. |
  Upon delivery, what happens next to your appraisal report?Monday, May 21, 2018 From quality control and communicating revision requests to buy-backs and other delayed inquiries,
Property Interlink Compliance Manager Josh Walitt covered it all regarding the after delivery of an appraisal report at this year’s National Association of Appraisers/Appraiser eLearning conference and trade show in Nashville.
Valuation Review attended this session. Read on to find out what Walitt told the attendees. |
 Tyler Technologies acquires Sage Data SecurityMonday, May 21, 2018 A big transaction surfaces involving two major businesses.
Tyler Technologies, Inc.has acquired Sage Data Security, LLC.
Read on to find out more about this acquisition with reaction from both companies. |
Fannie: Housing confidence reaches all-time highMonday, May 21, 2018 The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) rose 3.4 points in April to 91.7, marking a new all-time survey high. The increase can be attributed to increases in five of the six HPSI components. Read on to learn more from this report.
HYPERAMS appoints valuation managing director Monday, May 21, 2018 HYPERAMS, LLC announced that Dan Quirk has joined the firm as managing director of valuations, business development. Read on to learn more about this appointment.
AI: Landscaping can significantly impact home valuesMonday, May 21, 2018 The Appraisal Institute is encouraging homeowners to pay close attention to their property’s landscaping as it could have a major impact on value. Read on to find out more about methods to increase home values.
 NS3 Keynote: Surviving, thriving in new regulatory worldWednesday, May 16, 2018 Flagstar Bank President and CEO Alessandro DiNello truly embodies the phrase “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” given the challenges his company faced in the wake of the Great Recession.
DiNello will bring an expansive knowledge base to the stage as the keynote speaker at the 2018 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Detroit.
Read on for a small sample of what he’ll tell conference attendees.
 More concerns from AI about ASB responses-Part II Wednesday, May 16, 2018 The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) issued a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Q&A on March 29 with a pair of answers regarding two specific questions causing concern from the Appraisal Institute (AI).
In a letter sent to the chair of the ASB, Margaret Hambleton, AI President Jim Murrett outlined in detail the issues his organization has with the ASB’s responses to those submitted questions.
Read Part II of this story to hear what the ASB had to say about AI’s concerns.
 TAF director gives more updates on AQB items-Part IIWednesday, May 16, 2018 At the National Association of Appraisers (NAA)/Appraiser eLearning conference and trade show in Nashville, Valuation Review caught up with The Appraisal Foundation’s Director of Appraisal Issues John Brenan.
He shares more updates appraisers should know.
Read Part II of this conference feature for more information.
Freddie: April 2018 Outlook has many home sale highlightsWednesday, May 16, 2018 Freddie Mac released its monthly Outlook for April, which looks at the correlation between supply and demand in the housing market and what it means for home sales over the next two years. Read on to learn more housing opportunities from this report.
Service provider makes key hireWednesday, May 16, 2018 Visionet Systems Inc. announced that the company has hired John A. Spencer, a veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Read on to learn more about this company hiring.
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