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Agricultural appraiser shares successful advice received
Posted Date: Monday, July 30, 2018
How can one find success in determining value on special properties?
Valuation Review spoke with agricultural appraiser Jeff Berg who shared his thoughts on what he found to be winning tools to thrive in this particular field of appraising.
Read on to find out more of what he told us.
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Illinois releases C&R fee results
Posted Date: Monday, July 23, 2018
Findings from Illinois’ Customary and Reasonable Fee Survey now are available, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
The survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2018.
Read on to learn more about the survey and what it revealed.
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Class Appraisal appoints officer
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Class Appraisal appointed a new company chief growth officer. Read on to find out who this person is and what skills he brings to the appraisal company.
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Appraisers and their arbitration roles
Posted Date: Monday, July 30, 2018
Alternative dispute resolution – including negotiation, mediation and arbitration – is a growing area in need of skilled real estate valuation professionals, according to a study published in The Appraisal Journal. Read on to learn more.
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AI opposes effort to reduce SBA loan risk management
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The Appraisal Institute, in its letter to the House Committee on Small Businesses, expressed its opposition to proposed federal legislation.
The opposition deals with the proposed reducing of the requirements for appraisals in major Small Business Administration loan programs.
Read on to learn more contents of the letter.
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NAA responds to Exposure Draft proposed changes
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The National Association of Appraisers, in a letter to The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board, expressed support and recommendations regarding the First Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes for the 2020-21 Edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Read on to learn the specific contents of the letter.
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CoreLogic, Columbia Institute launch trainee program
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
The Columbia Institute announced the launch of a new appraiser trainee program, with CoreLogic commissioning and underwriting the program. Read on to learn more details.
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AI joins other organizations in promoting careers
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
There is a guiding light towards a possible career in valuation.
The Appraisal Institute joined 29 real estate industry organizations, representing more than 10 million jobs in collaboration to highlight the diverse career paths within the real estate sector.
Read on to learn more and find out what the Appraisal Institute president had to say.
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eCommerce drives warehouse demand
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The U.S. industrial real estate market continues to demonstrate robust growth, driven by the digital economy.
This is creating soaring demand for space in warehouses and distribution centers across the country, according to BBG.
Read on to learn more and hear reaction from the commercial company CEO.
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Whistleblower allegations ratchet up HouseCanary, Amrock dispute
Posted Date: Monday, July 30, 2018
The dispute between HouseCanary and Amrock, formerly known as Title Source, over trade secrets, fraud and breach of contract is continuing.
The dispute continued even after a March jury decision awarded HouseCanary a $706.2 million verdict.
Read on to learn more.
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OnCourse Learning reaches milestone
Posted Date: Monday, July 30, 2018
OnCourse Learning has eclipsed a milestone in its brand unification by consolidating eCommerce websites to serve the financial services and real estate end markets. Read on to learn more.
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Companies launch new AVM
Posted Date: Monday, July 16, 2018
ATTOM Data Solutions and AVM Analytics announced the launch of a new lender-grade automated valuation model — ATTOMIZED AVM. Read on to learn more.
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Pro Teck acquires valuation company
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
There's another key acquisition within appraisal companies.
Pro Teck Valuation Services has acquired Direct Valuation Solutions from California.
Read on for all the details about this acquisition.
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Where is the best downpayment program in Florida?
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
According to Florida’s Down Payment Assistance Program, selected Florida counties have the most lucrative and easiest guidelines for homebuyers. Read on to learn more.
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Fannie drops Form 1004MC
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Fannie Mae is discontinuing the use of Form 1004MC, the government-sponsored enterprise announced at the 2018 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn. The official change is in the August version of its Selling Guide. Read on to learn more.
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FHFA extends public comment period
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency extended the public comment period for the Agency's proposed rule on Enterprise Capital Requirements by an additional 60 days, citing “high level of interest in the proposed rule and requests from multiple stakeholders for more time to evaluate it.” Read on to learn more.
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FHA appraisal training announced
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
The Federal Housing Administration will host an appraisal training session from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Sept. 11. Read on for more details and how appraisers can register for this session.
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Never be afraid of fear, keynote speaker says
Posted Date: Monday, August 27, 2018
At the 2018 Appraisal Institute conference in Nashville, keynote speaker, noted author and mountain climber Alison Levine brought her message of perseverance and leadership to attendees.
She emphasized that such qualities can be applied to their businesses. Valuation Review was in attendance.
Read Part II of this conference feature to learn more of Levine’s story.
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Report shows convergence of owner, appraiser opinions
Posted Date: Monday, August 27, 2018
Homeowners and appraisers are agreeing in much of the country.
This is due to the likelihood of appraisals being at or above what a homeowner expected, according to the Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index.
Read on for more numbers from this monthly report.
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Home Bank selects Mortgage Cadence center
Posted Date: Monday, August 27, 2018
Home Bank has implemented the Loan Fulfillment Center from Mortgage Cadence, opting for the product’s out-of-the-box functionality. Read on to learn more.
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Mortgage Network announces new branch manager
Posted Date: Monday, August 27, 2018
Mortgage Network Inc. announced that Chris Horley has joined the company as manager of its new Newport, R.I., branch office. Read on to learn more.
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Examining property inspection requirements-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Are commercial appraisers working under the same regulatory requirements as those in residential? There may be a few differences between the two, but not all that much.
Valuation Review continues its conversation with Greenfield Advisors Chairman John Kilpatrick, a veteran in commercial appraising, to get his thoughts on what appraisers should keep in mind when placing value on commercial properties.
Read Part II of this feature to find out more information.
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AQB announces public meeting date
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
The Appraiser Qualifications Board has a date with appraisers coming soon. Read on to find out the date, time and location for this meeting and find out how appraisers can register to attend.
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Commercial real estate company expanding
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Greystone is expanding its lending presence in Florida with a major staff addition. Read on to find out who this is and how this addition will help in multifamily small business lending.
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Murrett identifies where organization needs to go
Posted Date: Monday, August 20, 2018
Valuation Review continues its conversation with Appraisal Institute President James L. Murrett from the 2018 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference in Nashville.
Murrett elaborated on what he wants to see from his organization moving forward.
Read Part II of this story to learn more.
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Accurate Group partners with Boxwood Means
Posted Date: Monday, August 20, 2018
Accurate Group announced a joint partnership with Boxwood Means, LLC. The partnership gives clients of both companies expanded access to appraisal, valuation and title products. Read on to learn more.
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Cost, value defined by veteran appraiser-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018
There is no denying a lot of issues are hampering the appraisal profession. But one appraiser says that the proper definitions of price, cost and value will go a long way to better clarify things appraisers face on a daily basis.
Valuation Review continues bringing the ideas of appraiser Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” into light. Harris shared his thoughts from an article he wrote to help appraisers down the road of clarity.
Read Part II of this story for more information.
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Clarifying ‘subtle’ terms very important
Posted Date: Monday, August 13, 2018
There is no denying a lot of issues are hampering the appraisal profession. But one appraiser says that the proper definitions of price, cost and value will go a long way to better clarify things appraisers face on a daily basis.
Valuation Review reached out to veteran appraiser Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” who shared his thoughts from an article he wrote to help appraisers down the road of clarity.
Read on to find out more of what he believes can help the industry.
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Freddie: Home sales could grow if inventory improves
Posted Date: Monday, August 13, 2018
Exceptionally low housing supply and weaker affordability slowed the housing market in the first half of 2018, but total sales activity should still slightly top year-ago levels, according to Freddie Mac’s July Forecast. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Visionet publishes whitepaper to assist lenders
Posted Date: Monday, August 13, 2018
Visionet Systems Inc. has published a new whitepaper entitled, “Why and How Lenders Can Use Mobile as a Competitive Advantage.” Read on to learn more about this document and how it can be advantageous for lenders.
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