Valuation Connect, an appraisal management company and division of Mortgage Connect LP, recently appointed Shawn Murphy as its executive vice president of traditional appraisal operations, according to a release. Read on for more about Murphy’s assignment.

Radian Group Inc. recently announced that Brian Montgomery has rejoined its board of directors following the completion of his second tenure at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), most recently serving as the deputy secretary of HUD, according to a press release. Read on for more information.

Sedgwick, a global provider of technology–enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has acquired regional automotive appraisal companies Automotive Damage Appraisers of the Southwest (ADASW) and Metro Appraisal, according to a press release. Read on for more information.

The issue of racial bias and discrimination in the appraisal profession continues to strike a nerve amongst those in the business. Valuation Review, which has addressed this topic before, now gives a different viewpoint as seen through the eyes of an attorney. We spoke with Franklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla, LLC attorney Craig Capilla for his thoughts.

CoreLogic recently announced the completion of its acquisition by funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Insight Partners for $80 per share in cash. CoreLogic’s common stock has ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Read on to learn more.

Valcre, the appraisal platform for the commercial real estate industry, launched its new software integration with Rockport VAL, the company announced in a press release. This technology will expand the capabilities of Valcre clients, enabling them to conduct discounted cash flow modeling (DCF) with Rockport VAL and integrate the calculation results into their appraisal reports. Read on to learn more.

Clario Appraisal Network, Inc., a full-service residential real estate appraisal firm and sister company of real estate valuation and analytics fintech leader Clear Capital, has partnered with SkillBridge, a Department of Defense (DoD) program for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. Read on to learn more.

Twenty-seven percent of people who moved last year cited being closer to family as the main reason, according to the personal-finance website WalletHub, which released its report on “2021’s Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family.” Read on to find out these locations.

The Appraisal Institute (AI), in collaboration with Fannie Mae and the National Urban League, is seeking applicants for its Appraiser Diversity Initiative Sponsorship Program, AI announced in a release. Read on for more details.