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ASFMRA addresses shortages, rural appraising
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Valuation Review talked with the president of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the co-chair of the Government Relations committee of that organization about a variety of topics.
One subject included the perceived appraiser shortage within rural areas.
Read on to find out what they told us about this particular issue and others.
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How deficient is your appraisal report?
Posted Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
The last person appraisers want to hear from is an appraisal reviewer spotting multiple errors throughout the report.
Valuation Review spoke with Robert A. Low, an independent fee appraiser and owner of Low & Associates, Inc., a Washington-based company focused on investment properties.
Low pointed out common mistakes regarding appraiser’s reports, and more importantly, how to avoid such errors. Read on to find out more.
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Experience is what should count for aging appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
There is no debating that the appraisal profession is an aging industry. But there are some recent factors entering the equation that might see the age pendulum swinging in a different direction.
Valuation Review talked with BBG National Compliance and Quality Control Manager Robert Moorman about this subject matter.
Read on to find out what he told us.
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An appraisal is an appraisal: Veteran speaks to evaluating farm, ranch properties
Posted Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
Valuation Review spoke with Ernest Moody, president and senior partner of Heartland Ag Group of Springfield, Inc. for a look at farm, ranch and ag appraisals.
Moody speaks to the similarities/differences between these assignments and those of residential and commercial appraisals.
Read on to find out what we were told.
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Industry veteran joins SLK Global Solutions as SVP
Posted Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
SLK Global Solutions announced that Eric Wilson has joined the company as senior vice president of the Business Leader – Mortgage Department. Read on to learn more about this appointment.
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Black Knight platform to support appraisal orders
Posted Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
Black Knight, Inc. announced that Bank of the West will expand its use of LoanSphere Exchange facilitating the ordering and tracking of appraisals through the system. Read on to learn more.
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Veros predicts housing market strength
Posted Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
Veros Real Estate Solutions released VeroFORECASTSM predictions for the 12 months ending March 1, 2019.
The report projects residential market values continuing to appreciate at an overall national average of 4.3 percent.
Read on to learn more from this report.
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Companies to provide AVM services with new platforms
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Veros Real Estate Solutions announced that it has partnered with Valligent to provide a complete solution in collateral valuation and analytics. Read on to learn more about this partnership.
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Drone surveying company launches website
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Asset Drone has launched a website featuring examples of how unmanned aerial vehicles can help companies across a variety of industries improve their businesses. Read on to learn more.
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NS3 Preview: Revitalization of blighted properties key for urban growth
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Land banks play a vital role in communities with abandoned properties hoping to be available again for purchase. The title insurance industry is a main player when it comes to these efforts.
The 2018 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) welcomes three expert panelists to the stage to help attendees learn how they can engage in similar initiatives in their communities.
Read on for a brief sample of what these speakers will bring to the audience June 6-8 in Detroit.
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Assessor guides commercial appraisers-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Nevada assessor Carolanne Doherty continues to share with Valuation Review her thoughts on commercial appraising.
How one can find value in what they do?
Read Part II of this story to learn more.
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ASFMRA speaks to more appraiser issues-Part II
Posted Date: Monday, April 23, 2018
Valuation Review continues its talk with the president from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the co-chair of the Government Relations committee of that organization about a variety of topics.
The ASFMRA included their thoughts on the perceived appraiser shortage within rural areas.
Read Part II of this feature to find out what more they told us about this particular subject matter and other items pertinent to appraisers.
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ASC revises date for AMC Registry
Posted Date: Monday, April 23, 2018
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council announced a revised date for opening the National Registry of AMCs. Read on to learn more.
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ASA announces course
Posted Date: Monday, April 23, 2018
The American Society of Appraisers recently announced the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions – The Yellow Book – course will be held May 31 through June 3 in Herndon, VA. Read on for more details.
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BBG opens Nashville office
Posted Date: Monday, April 23, 2018
BBG announced that it has opened an office in Nashville, Tenn. The expansion became effective April 6 enabling the company to have six offices in the Southeastern region. Read on to learn more.
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NS3 Preview: Underwriters, lenders, regulators take the stage
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) comes home to the Midwest for the 14th year of the annual conference that brings all parties of the real estate transaction together in one place. The conference is slated for June 6-8 in Detroit at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
One thing that remains the same, though, is the ability for attendees to learn from top executives and companies representing the industry, with panels scheduled featuring leading underwriters, lenders and regulators.
Read on for more about the top-quality speakers set to pass along their insights in June.
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It’s all about efficiency, reviewer says-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The last person appraisers want to hear from is an appraisal reviewer spotting multiple errors throughout the report.
Valuation Review continues its conversation with Robert A. Low, who pointed out what the common mistakes are regarding an appraiser’s report.
Read Part II of this story to find out more.
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AIC welcomes new regulations
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The Appraisal Institute of Canada supports the regulatory amendments introduced by the Government of Ontario that govern syndicated mortgage investments within its jurisdiction. Read on to learn more.
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CoreLogic acquires a la mode
Posted Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
CoreLogic announced the completion of the company’s acquisition of a la mode technologies, LLC.
A CoreLogic executive shares his views on this important transaction.
Read on for more details about this key industry purchase.
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Narrow Gauge Capital acquires Class Appraisal
Posted Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
A business transaction has taken place within the appraisal world.
Narrow Gauge Capital recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Class Appraisal, LLC.
Read on to learn more about this key acquisition within the appraisal industry.
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BBG relocates Michigan office
Posted Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
BBG announced that its Michigan office has relocated to the Brush Park historical district in Detroit. Read on for more details about the move for this commercial appraisal company.
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SLK Global Solutions welcomes new VP
Posted Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
SLK Global Solutions announced that John Sarris joined the company as vice president, Mortgage, with the goal of introducing lenders to SLK offerings designed to increase productivity, streamline operations and maximize profit. Read on to learn more.
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BREAKING: CoreLogic acquires a la mode
Posted Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
CoreLogic today announced the completion of the company’s acquisition of a la mode technologies, LLC. Read on for more details about this key industry purchase and reaction from CoreLogic.
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Agricultural appraising has its advantages-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Valuation Review concludes its conversation with Ernest Moody, president and senior partner of Heartland Ag Group of Springfield, Inc.
Moody takes an additional look at farm, ranch and ag appraisals and the similarities/differences between these assignments and those of residential and commercial appraisals.
Read Part II of this feature to learn more.
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What’s in a number? The aging appraisal profession-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018
There is no debating that the appraisal profession is an aging industry. But there are some recent factors entering the equation that might see the “age” pendulum swinging in a different direction
Valuation Review continues its talk with BBG executive Robert Moorman about this subject matter.
Read Part II of this feature to find out more of his insights on aging in the appraisal industry.
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Assurant product available for commercial managers
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Assurant, Inc. announced a company product.expansion.
It has expanded its SureDeposit product to commercial property owners, management companies and their tenants.
Read on to learn what this means for commercial appraisers.
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ASA offering jewelry appraising classes
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018
The American Society of Appraisers and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will offer two upcoming jewelry appraisal classes in May at GIA’s world headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif. Read on to learn more.
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