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LenderVend Appraisal Zone integrates with CoreLogicMonday, April 15, 2019 LenderVend Appraisal Zone announced it has integrated with CoreLogic’s Mercury Network. This integration provides the opportunity for lenders to seamlessly manage the appraisal process with Appraisal Zone, all from within their current origination platform. Read on to learn more.
  Necessary adjustment processes, and why GSE lenders want them-Part IIWednesday, April 10, 2019 Valuation Review, in Part II of this story, continues to share the thoughts of Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach.” He discusses the true value of adjustments within the appraisal process. Read on to find out more of what he believes is necessary when it comes to adjustments within assignments.
 Hybrid, bifurcated products draw attentionWednesday, April 10, 2019 Valuation Review attended the 2019 Valuation Expo conference in Chicago, where appraisers gathered to hear experts speak to the topics uppermost on their minds. We spoke with Allterra Chief Operating Officer Crispin Bennett, who shared with us his thoughts on this year’s event. Read on to find out what he told us.
 Knowledge key in determining ‘real’ works of artWednesday, April 10, 2019 A recent story in the San Francisco Chronicle told of a school whose donated paintings appraised at almost $3 million, but later were discovered to be fakes. When it comes to art work, how can appraisers distinguish the real thing from an imitation copy? Valuation Review spoke with a fine art expert who offered some tips as to how appraisers can avoid being duped at the time of sale. Read on to find out what we were told.
Stratmor Group finds lenders struggle with liquidityWednesday, April 10, 2019 Many mortgage lenders are struggling to strike a balance in their servicing and origination strategies, according to Stratmor Group. Read on to find out more of what mortgage companies should be doing to thrive in business.
AMC gets upgraded vendor rankingWednesday, April 10, 2019 Springhouse announced that Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC upgraded its residential vendor ranking to MOR RV1 as an asset valuation provider. Morningstar’s forecast for the ranking is Stable. Read on to learn more.
AMC appoints new Kansas City MBA board memberWednesday, April 10, 2019 Appraisal Logistics announced that Steven Rouse has been elected to the board of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Kansas City. Read on to find out more about this appointment.
 Appraisal alternatives: Risks come in variety of waysMonday, April 8, 2019 At the 2019 Valuation Expo in Chicago, Valuation Review heard from Moody’s Investors Service Assistant Vice President Lima Ekram. She addressed the audience on a variety of topics, including the securitization of newly originated loans and the potential risks of appraisal alternatives. Read on to find out more of what she told conference attendees.
NS3 Preview: Working together improves efficiencyMonday, April 8, 2019 At the 2019 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3), Christopher Gulotta, a founding principal of the Gulotta Grabiner Law Group, PLLC, will serve as the lead panelist of “Partners Working Together.” Specific pain points will be discussed as they relate to the lender, Realtor and builder perspective. Read on to get a small preview of what this session will bring to the audience.
 Should adjustments even be made, veteran appraiser asks?Monday, April 8, 2019 https://www.valuationreview.com/VR/ArticlesVR/Necessary-adjustment-processes-and-why-GSE-lenders-75884.aspx Clients pay appraisers for their opinions of value they form and not facts they find. Therefore, are adjustments to those opinions really necessary? Valuation Review reached out to Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” who addressed such a topic. Read on to find out what he said.
 Study reveals real estate, vehicle taxesMonday, April 8, 2019 Each year, the average American household spends $2,279 on real-estate property taxes. Households also spend another $440 for residents of the 27 states with vehicle property taxes, according to the WalletHub Study. Read on to find out more of the information revealed from this study.
Freddie: March Forecast reveals lower ratesMonday, April 8, 2019 According to Freddie Mac’s March Forecast, the mortgage market is expected to see modest growth in 2019 buoyed by lower mortgage interest rates. Read on to learn more.
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