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Identity theft: How much are appraisers at risk?
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
The Office of the Inspector General has investigated more than a dozen cases of appraiser identity theft in the past couple of years. Appraiser identity theft continues to be a problem. How can appraisers protect themselves?
Valuation Review reached out to industry experts who provided sound advice for those looking to protect their identities, and the authentication of their work.
Read on to find out what we were told.
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Upon delivery, what happens next to your appraisal report?
Posted Date: Monday, May 21, 2018
From quality control and communicating revision requests to buy-backs and other delayed inquiries,
Property Interlink Compliance Manager Josh Walitt covered it all regarding the after delivery of an appraisal report at this year’s National Association of Appraisers/Appraiser eLearning conference and trade show in Nashville.
Valuation Review attended this session. Read on to find out what Walitt told the attendees.
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LRES names president
Posted Date: Monday, May 14, 2018
LRES Corp. recently announced that its current chief strategy officer has been promoted to company president. Read on to find out who this person is, and what his immediate goals for the company will be moving forward.
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NAN hires VP of sales
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Nationwide Appraisal Network announced it has named a new executive to join the company. Read on to find out who this individual is, and what roles he or she will fulfill.
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Valuation Partners streamlines appraisal appointments
Posted Date: Monday, June 4, 2018
Valuation Partners has launched HomeBase, a proprietary new tool designed to increase transparency and minimize delays associated with appraisal appointments. Read on to learn more about this advance in appraisal technology.
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Assurant names industry vet to the team
Posted Date: Monday, June 4, 2018
Assurant, Inc. has appointed a new managing director of Assurant Valuations. Read on to find out who the new hire is and what he will bring to this valuation company.
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Apex Appraisal Service welcomes veteran to its team
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Apex Appraisal Service announced the addition of a veteran appraiser to its executive team. Read on to learn the identity of this person, and what he will bring to the position.
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AMC appoints new executives
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
First Look Appraisals announced strategic additions to its Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors. Read on to find out who’s been appointed and what specific company role they will fulfill.
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MISMO looks to update commercial standards
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Following its successful completion of new commercial rent roll standards, MISMO is now concentrating on something new.
The company is urging industry participants to collaborate on a much-needed update to commercial appraisal data standards.
Read on to learn more.
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Canada company introduces new appraisal services
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
A commercial company is offering special services.
Canada’s Crawford & Company Inc. announced the launch of property appraisal services within its Global Technical Services service line.
Read on to learn more about this commercial endeavor.
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Class Appraisal announces new addition
Posted Date: Monday, May 14, 2018
Class Appraisal, following its recent announcement of being acquired by Narrow Gauge, announced a new member to the team. Read on to find out who is the newest addition.
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Fannie: Housing confidence reaches all-time high
Posted Date: Monday, May 21, 2018
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) rose 3.4 points in April to 91.7, marking a new all-time survey high. The increase can be attributed to increases in five of the six HPSI components. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Owner home value perception at best level in three years
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Home appraisals in April were more likely to be in line with, or even higher than owners estimated.
In April, appraised values were only 0.33 percent lower than what homeowners expected, according to the National Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index.
Read on to learn more from this report.
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Veros releases enhanced, data-rich program
Posted Date: Monday, June 4, 2018
Veros Real Estate Solutions released an enhanced, data-rich version of its VeroSCORE appraisal risk management solution. Read on to learn more.
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Biggest NS3 yet set to begin
Posted Date: Monday, June 4, 2018
With a record crowd set to invade the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, the 14th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) brings a packed lineup.
Sessions include a live eClosing with remote online notarization, the CEO of the fifth-largest bank mortgage originator in the country, federal and state regulators, and much more.
Read on for more about the industry’s leading event, headlined by keynote speaker Alessandro DiNello, president and CEO at Flagstar Bank.
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More advice to protect your identity-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
The Office of the Inspector General has investigated more than a dozen cases of appraiser identity theft in the past couple of years. Appraiser identity theft continues to be a problem.
How can appraisers protect themselves? Valuation Review continues the conversation with industry experts who provided sound advice for those looking to protect their identities, and the authentication of their work.
Read Part II of this feature to find out what more we were told.
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Freddie: Mortgage rates level
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing that mortgage rates were unchanged over the course of one week. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Partnership looks to better assist lender efficiency
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Wipro Gallagher Solutions and Precision Risk Management Systems, Inc. announced that they have partnered to deliver advanced mortgage business intelligence and customer experience management solutions to mortgage lenders. Read on to learn more about this partnership.
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Behind the scenes after the delivery of reports: Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
From quality control and communicating revision requests to buy-backs and other delayed inquiries,
Property Interlink Compliance Manager Josh Walitt covered it all regarding the after delivery of an appraisal report at this year’s National Association of Appraisers/Appraiser eLearning conference and trade show in Nashville.
Valuation Review attended this session and now, in Part II of this story, brings you more of what was presented to conference attendees.
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