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ASA, NAIFA merge for one voice
Posted Date: Monday, May 8, 2017
The American Society of Appraisers and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers recently announced plans to come together to improve the valuation profession for everyone involved. Valuation Review spoke to executives from both organizations for their thoughts behind this merger. Read on to find out what they told us.
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Industry vet: Eliminate term ‘trainee’
Posted Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
One of the industry’s leading authorities on market value, trainees, and how perceptions can make or break the appraisal profession spoke at the 2017 Valuation Expo in Orlando, Fla. Read on to learn more.
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Caution urged regarding E&O changes
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Real estate appraisers should be alert to a “bait-and-switch” method used by selected agents when renewing their Errors & Omissions insurance policies. Valuation Review contacted an insurance expert for more insight to this method and what appraisers need to be on the lookout for when it comes to their insurance. Read on to learn more.
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VA loan program concerns appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
An official with the National Association of Realtors expressed concerns about the continued success of the Veteran Affair’s Home Loan Guaranty Program during testimony on Capitol Hill. While generally praising the program, the NAR official warned of impediments to its future success. Read on for more details.
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Commercial Corner: BBG acquires offices
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
BBG continues to strengthen its presence in the Western Region with the acquisition of two Integra Realty Resources offices in Northern California, according to a company press release. Read on to learn more about this acquisition.
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Valuation company hires director of staff
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
SingleSource has hired Rudy Dombrowski as director of staff appraiser operations, the company announced. Read on to learn more about this new hire and his responsibilities.
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TARF: Property value near conservation easements
Posted Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
The Appraisers Research Foundation has released its most recent grant-funded report, “Impact of Conservation Easements on Contiguous and Surrounding Property Values.” The Foundation and the authors of this report contacted Valuation Review to share their findings. Read on to find out what they told us.
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AI supports bill surrounding PACE loans
Posted Date: Monday, May 8, 2017
The Appraisal Institute joined more than two dozen other real estate organizations in expressing support for federal legislation that would enhance consumer protection requirements for Property Assessed Clean Energy loans, known as PACE loans. Read on to learn more.
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LRES names chief strategy officer
Posted Date: Monday, April 24, 2017
LRES has announced a new chief strategy officer to fulfill important duties, according to a company press release. Read on to learn the identity of this individual and his specific duties with the AMC.
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Organizations announce yellow book features
Posted Date: Monday, April 24, 2017
The American Society of Appraisers, the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and The Appraisal Foundation announced a joint conference and course offering on the recently released sixth edition of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, commonly known as the “yellow book.” Read on to learn more about these opportunities for appraisers.
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Independence critical to veteran home loans
Posted Date: Monday, April 24, 2017
The Appraisal Institute urged Congress to protect the independence of real estate appraisers in the federal program that provides housing loans to military veterans, according to the Appraisal Institute. Read on to learn more about what was said at this Congressional hearing.
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Ten-X reveals spring report
Posted Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
Ten-X released its Top Single-Family Housing Markets Report for spring, ranking the nation’s 50 largest housing markets reflecting current and forecasted housing fundamentals, according to the report. Read on to learn more.
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Report shows West prices appreciating
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Summit Valuations released its April Residential Real Estate Market Overview based on data compiled in February 2017, according to the report. Read on to learn more of what the overview revealed.
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Realty firm releases comprehensive sales data
Posted Date: Monday, April 24, 2017
Douglas Elliman Real Estate announced the expansion of its highly regarded and comprehensive quarterly sales reports to include seven new regions in the states of New York, Florida and California. Read on to learn more from this report.
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SLK Global Solutions introduces mobile platform
Posted Date: Monday, April 17, 2017
SLK Global Solutions has launched new technology making it easy way for lenders to extend their loan origination efforts into the mobile space, according to the company’s release. Read on to learn more.
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Bestborn launches system for loan vision
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Bestborn Business Solutions announced an innovative addition to its helpdesk by launching its Knowledge Base resource system for users. Read on to learn more.
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Information promises better underwriting decisions
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Datell has launched a new tool for consumer character and financial analysis that promises to give lenders more information about prospective loan borrowers than they have ever had access to before, according to the company’s release. Read on to learn more.
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Analytics tool resolves loan problems
Posted Date: Monday, April 17, 2017
BSI Financial Services is using loan analytics to identify and resolve issues with loans before they become problems. Read on to learn more about this new technology.
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NS3 Preview: Experienced lenders set to share insights
Posted Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
Some of the most valued and experienced voices in the industry will be on stage at the National Settlement Services Summit in San Antonio, Texas, June 7-9. That is highlighted by a lender executive panel featuring the MBA chairman-elect, the former president of Ginnie Mae, and the CEO of WFG. Read on for more details of the expert insight to be shared.
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NS3 Preview: A new phase of cybertheft?
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
We know technology is constantly evolving and that cybertheft continues to evolve with it, but are we seeing a major shift in the way cyberthieves carry out their business? Tom Cronkright, owner and CEO of Sun Title, has definitely noticed a shift and will share his insights at a session at the upcoming National Settlement Services Summit. Read on for more details.
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Commercial Corner: Software impacts commercial business
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Commercial real estate lenders now have available a bank appraisal management platform with the most dominant appraisal software solution used by appraisers, according to the software company’s release. Read on to learn more.
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Technology assists with background checks
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Summit Valuations announced the firm has entered into a partnership which will provide Summit Valuations with streamlined and integrated access to existing agent profiles. Read on to learn more.
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June FHA appraisal training sessions announced
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The Federal Housing Administration will conduct appraisal training sessions in Texas and Arkansas in June. Read on for details and registration information.
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Good reports start with good comps
Posted Date: Monday, May 15, 2017
Picking out the right comps can mean the difference between a good and bad appraisal report, and one technology company is working to help streamline and improve the comp selection process for appraisers. Valuation Review caught up with the company recently. Read on for more details.
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Attorney: District can keep appraisals from public
Posted Date: Monday, May 15, 2017
A Pennsylvania school district has been told it legally can keep appraisal records of its properties from the public eye, according to a report. Read on to learn more.
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NS3 Preview: GSE reform as told by former regulator
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Having worked in the mortgage industry as a government regulator and an executive in the private sector, WL Ross & Co. LLC Vice Chairman James Lockhart will bring to the stage a viewpoint that is about as well-rounded as one could hope for during his keynote address at the National Settlement Services Summit in San Antonio. Read on for a sneak preview.
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