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 Appraisers: Make your court experience as pleasant as possibleWednesday, November 13, 2019 When appraisers are called upon to testify in court, many unknowns can surface, simply because most appraisers rarely do this, and truly don’t know what to expect.
Valuation Review spoke with attorney Mike Rikon, of Goldstein, Rikon, Rikon & Houghton, P.C., who gave some very helpful guidance tips for appraisers to appear in court without a case of the jitters.
Read on to hear what we were told. |
  New Accurity Valuation director making it easier for appraisersWednesday, November 13, 2019 Valuation Review caught up with new Accurity Valuation Director of Collaboration Woody Fincham.
Fincham is a veteran appraiser who now looks to provide additional guidance for appraisers to help them succeed.
Read on to find out what he shared with us. |
 Webinar: Understanding, applying USPAPWednesday, November 13, 2019 The new 2020-21 version of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is now available through The Appraisal Foundation.
Valuation Review hosted the “USPAP: How to Comply and Thrive” webinar featuring experts to guide appraisers.
Read on for a brief summary of what participating audience members heard and find out how you can order your copy of the webinar. |
Top lending tech companies partner to utilize AVMWednesday, November 13, 2019 Two top lending technology providers formed a partnership further streamlining lender access to all the digital tools it takes to underwrite, approve and service real estate loans. Read on to learn more on how this integration will enhance commercial evaluations.
Housing forecast remains strongWednesday, November 13, 2019 According to Freddie Mac’s October Forecast, the housing market will remain firm as home sales rise to 6.0 million for 2019 before increasing to 6.1 million for 2020. Read on to learn more.
ASA submits comments to the FASB Wednesday, November 13, 2019 On Oct. 7, the American Society of Appraisers filed comments with the Financial Accounting Standards Board in response to an “Invitation to Comment” on whether to change the subsequent accounting for goodwill and modify the recognition of intangible assets in a business combination. Read on to learn more.
 Cost, use and risk key to assessing value to damaged propertiesMonday, November 11, 2019 California appraiser Randall Bell of Landmark Research Group tells Valuation Review about the specifics surrounding damaged properties.
Bell discusses the categories he uses when valuing these “special” properties.
Read on to find out what he shared with us.
 What do lenders seek in a purchase and sale agreement?Monday, November 11, 2019 National Association of Appraisers President Craig Morley speaks to the symbiotic relationship between appraisers, lenders, and the purchase and sale agreement.
Lenders target a specific item when viewing these agreements as they relate to the appraiser’s completed assignment.
Read on to learn what details should be in these documents.
 Parties in LandSafe class action case seeking settlementMonday, November 11, 2019 The parties in a class action lawsuit against Countrywide Financial Corp. finds the plaintiffs accusing the bank and appraisal firm LandSafe Inc. of conducting “sham” appraisals.
There are plans to reach a settlement in the case.
Read on for details and what happens next as the case moves forward.
HouseCanary introduces new lender productMonday, November 11, 2019 HouseCanary Inc. launched ComeHome, a proprietary platform built for mortgage lenders to attract, retain and convert customers into their suite of loan products. Read on to learn more.
SLK Global Solutions adds to its team Monday, November 11, 2019 SLK Global Solutions added another mortgage veteran to its leadership team. Read on to find out who this person is and what the specific job duties will be with the company.
Vendorly delivers management solutions Monday, November 11, 2019 Vendorly is providing NTFN with a third-party risk management (TPRM) solution to maximize the company’s TPRM processes and minimize the risk presented by their large network of third-party vendors. Read on to learn more.
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