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TAF executives discuss APB suspension
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
The Appraisal Foundation held a public meeting that took place Feb. 24 to discuss many topics, including the most recent decision by the Foundation to temporarily suspend the activities of the Appraisal Practices Board. Valuation Review spoke with Appraisal Foundation officials about the decision. Read on for details from them and the meeting.
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AMC addresses appraisal restrictions, needed changes
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
2017 figures to bring some welcome changes into the appraisal profession. Many industry executives feel appraisers are basically “overregulated.” Valuation Review reached out to an industry expert to discuss such changes. Read on to hear what we found out.
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The future rests on basic approaches, appraiser says
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Many individuals have rendered opinions on what the future of appraising has in store for 2017. Valuation Review reached out to a California appraiser for some insight. Read on for his thoughts and what basics need to be addressed moving forward.
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What would a repeal of Dodd-Frank mean?
Posted Date: Monday, March 13, 2017
As a new administration occupies Washington to lead the country, many questions surround policies and organizations that will or will not remain in place. The possible demise of the Dodd-Frank Act has appraisers pondering what to do next. Could the next regulatory landscape treat appraisers better? Read on for more.
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Commercial Corner: ‘Hardest part is finding mentors’
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
The importance of training and recruiting is vital to the growth of the appraisal profession, especially for those comprising the commercial industry. Recruiting someone might not be difficult, but finding someone willing to complete the years of training required, that might be, one expert said.
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AMC bought by national title company
Posted Date: Monday, March 13, 2017
A Colorado-based appraisal management company has been bought by a national closing and title settlement company and now will operate under a different name. Read on to learn more about this acquisition.
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Real estate schools merge
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Arizona School of Real Estate & Business announced it is teaming up with Arizona Academy of Real Estate in a partnership that will unify real estate education in Arizona. Read on to find out how this merger will better prepare those in the valuation industry.
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Commercial Corner: Stable growth expected in 2017
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Driven by the strong demand in smaller markets, the commercial real estate sector should remain on stable ground in 2017 and offer decent returns for investors, according to the latest National Association of Realtors quarterly commercial real estate forecast. Read on to learn more from this report.
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National consumer index declined in January
Posted Date: Monday, February 20, 2017
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in December, retreated in January. Read on to learn more from this market report and its effect on appraisals.
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Firm provides 2017 market predictions
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Summit Valuation released its February Residential Real Estate Market Overview, providing a forecast of the 2017 market and a look back on how it performed in 2016. Read on to learn what these numbers revealed.
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Freddie: Moderate inflation possible
Posted Date: Monday, March 13, 2017
Freddie Mac released its monthly Outlook for February, looking at the potential impact rising inflation could have on the housing and mortgage markets, according to a release by Freddie Mac. Read on to learn more.
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Global DMS, OpenClose integrate platforms
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Global DMS and OpenClose announced that they completed a bi-directional interface between Global DMS’ eTrac Enterprise valuation management platform and OpenClose’s LenderAssist loan origination system. Read on to learn more about this merging of technology.
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LRES names new VP of technology
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
LRES announced a company promotion pertaining to the role of vice president of technology. Read on to learn the identity of this person and what his duties will be for the AMC.
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AMC exec suggests better methods to attract appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
The enticing of new blood, if you will, regarding the appraisal profession is a challenge. In Part II, Valuation Review spoke with one executive who shared his ideas on how such challenges should be met. Read on to learn what we found out.
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Commercial Corner: Platform insures energy savings in buildings
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Helios Exchange announced the launch of the world’s first online platform offering comprehensive solutions to discover, develop, insure and finance energy efficiency retrofit projects to effectively remove primary obstacles to capture the energy savings potential in buildings. Read on to learn more.
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February home sales decline, prices rise, says report
Posted Date: Monday, March 27, 2017
Ten-X has released its latest Residential Real Estate Nowcast which indicates a slight decline in February existing home sales, according to the company’s report. Read on to learn more.
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