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Appraisal industry takes to the Hill
Posted Date: Monday, November 21, 2016
The U.S. Housing and Insurance Subcommittee held a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the appraisal industry, featuring expert witnesses from appraisal regulators and trade associations. Subcommittee Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) told the panel that the regulatory regime for appraisers looks like “we’re stuck in 1989.” Read on for details from the industry’s day in front of Congress.
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Freddie: Proposal intended to help appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Freddie Mac announced on Oct. 24 that it will offer lenders the ability to use an automated appraisal alternative to replace traditional appraisals on some loan applications. The announcement sent much concern through the appraisal industry. Valuation Review spoke with Freddie Mac representative Lisa Tibbitts about the facts surrounding this proposal. Read on to learn what we were told.
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Chief appraiser says planning before assigning work is crucial
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
The appraisal profession continues to debate over issues such as guidelines and regulations, available data, technology, scope creep and educational requirements. Valuation Review reached out to the chief appraiser from USRES for insight on these topics and more. Read on to find out what he told us.
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ASA execs discuss being active, supporting industry
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
American Society of Appraisers CEO Jim Hirt spoke to the organization’s past president about her time in office and what has been accomplished. Read on to learn more.
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APB issues data verification guidance
Posted Date: Monday, November 28, 2016
The Appraisal Practices Board has issued additional guidance for appraisers in the Collection and Verification of Residential Data in the Sales Comparison Approach for Residential Properties-Advisory No. 8. Valuation Review reached out to The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Issues Director John Brenan for details. Read on to find out what he told us.
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Kansas appraiser’s rights clarified
Posted Date: Monday, November 28, 2016
County commissioners in Kansas got clarification on what authority the appraiser’s office has when entering private property to perform an inspection and view property. Read on to learn more.
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Florida property appraiser says claim is bogus
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
The Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office in Florida has had a thorn in its side for the past 14 years regarding a local clergyman and the truth about properties he claims to own. Read on for more details.
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Iowa county property reappraisals ongoing
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Door-to-door inspections of all properties in Cherokee County, Iowa, have been under way since September as part of a reappraisal project approved in 2014 by both the county conference board and the county assessor. Read onto learn more.
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Georgia appraiser emphasizes training
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Veteran commercial appraisers are providing invaluable information to those considering careers in determining value on commercial properties. Valuation Review reached out to Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Shannon Reyome of Valuation Management Group, LLC, for her thoughts. Read on to find out what she told us.
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AI, European group sign mutual agreement
Posted Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
The Appraisal Institute announced it has entered into a landmark agreement with The European Group of Valuers’ Associations. Read on to learn more about this partnership.
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Florida designer, appraiser at odds
Posted Date: Monday, November 21, 2016
A software designer was arrested for extortion from a county appraiser’s office after he attempted to claim rights to what he believes is his property. The dispute went before the local court. Read on to learn which side was ruled to have possession of the property.
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Appraisers seek clarity on what ‘green’ is
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Real estate professionals and appraisers struggle to understand what defines advances in efficiency and smart-home technology, and what that means for home sales now and in the near future, a report from the National Association of Realtors says. Read on to learn more.
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Georgia appraisers test tablets in field
Posted Date: Monday, November 28, 2016
Oconee County in Georgia is required by state law to assess every parcel at least once every three years, which the county has been unable to keep pace with because of staffing issues. But new technology may help the undermanned appraisal district. Read on to learn more.
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Illinois county’s reassessment draws questions
Posted Date: Monday, January 9, 2017
An Illinois county’s efforts to update property values for commercial and industrial property have led to surprises for and criticism from some property owners. Read on for more details.
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Mortgage Network names new president
Posted Date: Monday, January 9, 2017
Mortgage Network announced it has named a new company president. Read on to learn the identity of this individual.
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LRES names VP of national sales
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2017
LRES has named a new executive member to its team. Read on to learn the identity of this new AMC hire.
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New Mississippi air force base gate needs valuation
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2017
A new and improved gate for Mississippi’s Keesler Air Force Base is now one step closer to being completed. Biloxi city leaders say they’ve hired an appraiser for the land around where the new gate will be constructed. Read on to learn more.
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Dart Appraisal adds executive
Posted Date: Monday, January 2, 2017
Dart Appraisal announced the addition of an account executive covering Michigan. Read on to learn the identity of this new company hire.
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Report: Homeowners overvaluing homes in November
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Quicken Loans issued its Home Price Index Report showing the perceived value of homes by the owner compared to the numbers determined by appraisers is still not agreeable, but the difference is not that far off. Read on to learn more results from this report.
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Accurate Group announces new integration
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Accurate Group announced a new interface for ValueNet, its desktop appraisal technology platform, with CoreLogic FNC. Read on to learn more about this technological device to assist appraisers.
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LRES celebrates anniversary
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
LRES is commemorating 15 years of providing managed business services for the origination and servicing markets. Read on to learn more.
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