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  HouseCanary receives trade secret judgment; Amrock set to appeal court decisionWednesday, November 7, 2018 A court has entered judgment in favor of HouseCanary in its claims for trade secret misappropriation, fraud and breach of contract against Amrock, formerly known as Title Source. Earlier this year, after seven weeks of trial with extensive presentation of evidence, a jury awarded HouseCanary more than $706 million in actual and punitive damages for Title Source's willful misappropriation of trade secrets and other claims. Read on to learn more about this case and where things legally move from here.
 Complex properties most interesting, appraiser says-Part IIWednesday, November 7, 2018 Veteran appraiser Steve Crosson has been an expert witness in cases from bankruptcy through value diminution. But he told Valuation Review his most enjoyable work comes by way of complex cases. “I really enjoy working in federal courts wherein the judge has extraordinary power in intervening in arguments by both sides,” Crosson said. Read on for part two of our interview to learn what else the national practice leader of the Integra Litigation Practice Group of Integra Realty Resources shared with us about being an appraisal witness.
 CoreLogic to acquire Symbility SolutionsWednesday, November 7, 2018 There is another acquisition to announce pertaining to the valuation industry. CoreLogic announced it will acquire the outstanding shares of Symbililty Solutions Inc., not already owned by CoreLogic. CoreLogic currently holds a 28 percent ownership interest in Symbility. Read on to learn more about this acquisition.
NAR examines roles concerning valuation, appraisalWednesday, November 7, 2018 At the National Association of Realtors’ annual conference in Boston, speakers including John Torvi of Landy Insurance Agency participated in an appraisal forum titled “Demystifying Agent-Appraiser Communication: Law, Liability and Best Practice.” The forum highlighted proper approaches for communication and cooperation between agents and appraisers. Read on to learn more.
Agency receives HUD grant to help homeownersWednesday, November 7, 2018 A national homeownership and financial counseling agency in California received a sizeable grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $767,514. Read on for more information about the grant and who it directly provides assistance to.
ASA senior appraiser brings strength to advisory servicesWednesday, November 7, 2018 Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has acquired assets of S3 Aero Specialists. As a result of the acquisition, an American Society of Appraisers member will assume the role of director for JSSI. Read on to learn more.
 Appraiser finds litigation work ‘challenging’Monday, November 5, 2018 Appraisers constantly are seeking ways to better their businesses. The key to achieving that, though, might be making the decision to specify one’s area of expertise. The legal side of appraising, according to Steve Crosson, national practice leader of the Integra Litigation Practice Group of Integra Realty Resources, and a co-founder of Crosson-Dannis, Inc., is an under-served area of the appraisal profession where opportunities can be found. Valuation Review spoke with Crosson about how one can thrive in this area.
 AI: Green home improvements can ‘pay’ off Monday, November 5, 2018 The Appraisal Institute (AI) is encouraging home sellers to consider making energy-efficient improvements to their properties. AI has urged potential buyers to seek homes with those features. Read on to find out more of what is being recommended.
 More Veros market projections-Part IIMonday, November 5, 2018 Veros Real Estate Solutions released its third quarter 2018 VeroFORECAST, with predictions. The report showed how property values in metropolitan statistical areas across the nation will fare between Sept. 1, 2018 and Sept. 1, 2019. Read Part II for more numbers and predictions from Veros.
LoanLogics enhances investor, lender moduleMonday, November 5, 2018 LoanLogics announced it has enhanced its LoanHD Investor Module for Correspondent Loan Acquisition by expanding the mandatory loan commitment options and adding direct trade capabilities, improving the ability of both investors and sellers to lower costs and enhance profitability. Read on to find out more details.
Real estate brand launches luxury home websiteMonday, November 5, 2018 Long & Foster/Christie’s International Real Estate has invested in an all-new luxury website. The site creates an online experience for the real estate brokerage’s luxury clientele and makes it easier for consumers
ListGlobally, BDX announce partnershipMonday, November 5, 2018 ListGlobally announced a partnership with BDX. The partnership will provide 100,000 new home listings to a global audience of more than 216 million consumers across 60 countries through ListGlobally’s network of property portals. Read on to learn more.
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