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Experts take appraisers through upcoming USPAP changes
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Valuation Review recently hosted a webinar entitled “Clarifying USPAP Changes” with Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) members Barry Shea and Maggie Hambleton offering their expertise. Read on for a recap of the highlights.
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Top tips from NAN, FHA to comply with updated handbook
Posted Date: Monday, October 12, 2015
The recently released Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family Housing Policy Handbook, in the world of appraisers, has come to be known as “the good book.” The Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) has more than prepared for this book’s arrival and wants to provide necessary assistance to appraisers. Valuation Review reached out to representatives from NAN and the FHA to see what specific FHA changes appraisers need to be aware of.
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TAF hopes picture worth 1,000 words to new appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, October 12, 2015
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is hoping to reach out and bring more individuals into the world of appraising by outlining all that the appraisal profession has to offer in a new infographic. Valuation Review spoke to President David S. Bunton and Appraisal Issues Director John S. Brenan for an in-depth look at what they are highlighting about the industry. Read on to hear what they had to say.
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Arizona appraiser won’t take FHA assignments because of Handbook changes
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
The new Federal Housing Association (FHA) Handbook became effective Sept. 14. A lot of discussion has taken place as to the choice of words used within the handbook. For example, the word “should” was changed to “must” in many references throughout the handbook. Valuation Review reached out to Joanna Conde, a board member of the Arizona Association of Real Estate Appraisers (AARE), for an additional look at these requirements.
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Broadening exposure to issue of recruiting appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, September 28, 2015
Finding the next generation of appraisers is an issue that goes beyond the industry itself. Recently, two U.S. senators wrote the Appraisal Foundation to express their concerns about the aging profession and finding new appraisers, particularly in rural and underserved areas of the country. One appraisal group has some ideas to help attack the issue. Read on for the details.
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Valuation consultants acquire AMC
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Clayton Holdings, LLC, valuation consultants to the mortgage and real estate industries, has acquired ValuAmerica, Inc. Valuation Review reached out to both companies for more insight as to what this merger means for real estate and mortgage companies.
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ABA meeting addresses appraiser shortage
Posted Date: Monday, September 28, 2015
The American Bankers Association (ABA) Center for Agricultural and Rural Banking and ABA’s Commercial Real Estate Committee held a meeting with key stakeholders to address the pending shortage of residential, commercial and rural property appraisers, and its implications. Valuation Review reached out to ABA Senior Vice President Steve Apodaca to find out what was discussed at this meeting. Read on for the details.
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Cell towers posing challenges for Florida appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015
The increase in cellular technology has led to a large growth in the number of towers and antennas being built, which can pose challenges for property appraisers. Valuation Review reached out to Cell Tower Solutions Vice President Walt Woodard to find out how some of those can be addressed. Read on to hear what he had to say.
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Pennsylvania woman accused of intimidating appraiser
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
A Pennsylvania woman faces charges of attempting an appraiser to sign off on appraisals he never performed, as part of a $20 million insurance fraud scheme. Read on for details on the case.
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Texas commissioners side with appraisal district in lawsuits
Posted Date: Monday, September 28, 2015
Parker County commissioners sided with the Parker County Appraisal District regarding two lawsuits filed by the Weatherford Texas Hospital Company and the Parker County Hospital District. Read on for the details surrounding the legal action taken against the appraisal district.
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Homes at most affordable level in two years, report shows
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
RealtyTrac and Clear Capital released a joint report showing that buying a home was at the most affordable level in two years in the first quarter of 2015. Read on for more information on where the “best buys” for homes are located and what the news means for the housing market.
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FHA letter spells out Title II, reverse mortgage changes
Posted Date: Monday, October 12, 2015
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published a letter on changes regarding Title II mortgage as well as reverse mortgages. The letter updates three specific changes necessary in aligning FHA’s foreclosure timelines with the industry’s experience throughout the country. Read on to learn more.
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Collateral Analytics tool helps with TRID fees
Posted Date: Monday, October 12, 2015
Collateral Analytics has developed a new solution to the TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule to assist with property assessments likely to be complex and subject to higher appraisal fees. Read more about this technological device to assist appraisers.
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Appraisal tool protects lenders from high-risk CU scores
Posted Date: Monday, October 12, 2015
Valuation Partners has launched a new appraisal tool that it says will protect mortgage lenders from potential loan buybacks when properties receive a high-risk rating on Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter (CU) findings. Read on for more information about this report.
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CU changes limit appraisal data to lender use only
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
A bulletin with new guidelines for Collateral Underwriter use takes effect Oct. 15. Read on to see what guidance Fannie Mae is offering and what it means for appraisers, lenders and technology venders who use the program.
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From the Inside: Identifying, solving some of industry’s challenges
Posted Date: Monday, October 26, 2015
It is widely known and most understood that the appraisal profession continues to face many challenges. Valuation Review is reaching out to selected individuals to discuss some of these adversities. This week we asked Greenfield Advisors Managing Director Dr. John Kilpatrick, a MAI-Designated member of the Appraisal Institute (AI) and a national certified appraisal standards instructor, to share his thoughts. Read on to hear what Kilpatrick had to say about the appraisal profession.
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