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  Mississippi’s appraiser educator outlines programMonday, September 26, 2022 Earlier, Valuation Review brought to its readers’ attention that the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) partnered with Mississippi Practical Appraiser Training (MPAT) for its inaugural MPAT program completion ceremony for 17 aspiring real estate appraisers in Mississippi.
We reached out to Mississippi veteran appraiser and the MPAT creator Melissa Bond, along with ASC Executive Director Jim Park for more in-depth details about this valuable program for new appraisers.
Read on to find out what we were told. |
 Dart Appraisal acquires AMCMonday, September 26, 2022 Dart Appraisal, a nationwide AMC, has acquired MaxVantage, a New Jersey-based AMC.
The acquisition further advances Dart Appraisal’s position in the AMC marketplace and builds upon the previous acquisitions of Valuation Management Group and USAMC.
Read on for more details surrounding this transaction. |
 Wisconsin court denies motion in business valuation caseMonday, September 26, 2022 In a recent ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, the court denied a motion in limine from the defendants regarding the potential testimony of a witness testifying to valuations of a business.
The motion asserted that plaintiff SEC’s witness utilized information that was not known and could not be known by the defendants when they prepared their valuations on the same company.
Read on to learn more. |
Fannie Mae chief economist wins awardMonday, September 26, 2022 With economic uncertainty still a concern for many forecasters, Fannie Mae Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Douglas Duncan predicts a modest recession, characterized by competing effects of inflation and a strong labor market. Duncan will deliver his 2023 economic outlook at a live event on Oct. 12.
Foreclosures reach pre-pandemic levelsMonday, September 26, 2022 In August, there were 34,501 properties with foreclosure filings, up 14 percent from July and up 118 percent year-over-year, according to ATTOM’s latest foreclosure market report. Lenders started the foreclosure process on 23,952 properties, up 12 percent from July and up 187 percent from a year ago.
 Phone usage for home inspections more frequent, says executiveWednesday, September 21, 2022 Valuation Review concludes its conversation with Mark Walser, president of Incenter Appraisal Management.
Walser gives more insight on the profession, as well as his belief that more and more, smartphones are being used for home inspections/appraisals.
Read on for final thoughts from the company president.
 MBA: Office market changes seem permanentWednesday, September 21, 2022 The ongoing tug of war between employers and employees about returning to the office will accelerate as pandemic-related impacts fade, according to a new Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) white paper.
Titled “A Framework for Considering Office Demand in a Post-Pandemic World,” the white paper outlines how much office space may be needed and how it will be used.
Read on for more from the MBA.
 June delinquency rates remained near historic lowsWednesday, September 21, 2022 CoreLogic’s monthly Loan Performance Insights (LPI) Report for June showed 2.9 percent of mortgages were delinquent.
This represents mortgages delinquent by at least 30 days or more including those in foreclosure.
Read on for ore numbers.
Appraisal Logistics welcomes directorWednesday, September 21, 2022 Appraisal Logistics hired Keegan Doyle as director of marketing. Doyle will concentrate on marketing efforts for the company’s AIM-Port appraisal management technology.
HUD making $40 million in HHP grants availableWednesday, September 21, 2022 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $40 million in grants through its Healthy Homes Production Grant Program (HHP) to fix older housing, preserve affordable housing and improve the health of children and families.
Blue Sage, Digital Federal Credit Union integrateWednesday, September 21, 2022 Blue Sage Solutions, LLC, developers of the mortgage industry’s browser-based, end-to-end mortgage lending system, recently announced an integration with Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU). DCU achieved an 85 percent boost in loan productivity since implementing the Blue Sage Digital Lending Platform last year.
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