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Tax law effects on Realtors, appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
The enactment of a new tax law may cause small-business owners and appraisers who own their own business to rethink how they do things.
What do these individuals need to know and prepare for when it comes time to file their taxes? Valuation Review spoke with the Appraisal Institute’s Government and External Relations Director Bill Garber, who offered detailed insight on this matter.
Read on to find out what we were told.
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Staff appraisers discuss challenges
Posted Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
At the Appraisal Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, staff appraisers, led by William Fall Group CEO William Fall and CoreLogic Senior Leader Tracy Sanderson discussed the many challenges that appraisers could be facing in 2018 and why staff appraisers are heavily recruited.
Valuation Review sat in on this conference session.
Read on to find out what was discussed.
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Industry had great year, appraiser says
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Valuation Review reached out to Aspen Appraisal Services’ Jamie Owen who gave specific examples as to why the appraisal industry is coming off one of its best years.
Owen also discussed what may be in store for the profession moving forward.
Read on to learn more of what this veteran appraiser told us.
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New assignments with open minds to help industry, chief appraiser says
Posted Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
Valuation Review spoke with Computershare Property Solutions Chief Appraiser Tony Pistilli, formerly of Pacific Union Financial.
Pistilli talked about several matters appraisers will be keeping an eye on in 2018.
Read on to find out what he told us.
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ABA supports AQB proposal addressing appraiser shortage
Posted Date: Monday, January 29, 2018
In a comment letter dated Jan. 11, 2018 to the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB), the American Bankers Association offered its support for a proposal by the AQB to change the qualification criteria for real property appraisers.
This came after intense advocacy by organizations seeking solutions to the rural appraiser shortage.
Read on to learn more.
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LoanLogics hires president, chief operating officer
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
LoanLogics has hired a veteran financial services leader to serve as its president and chief operating officer. Read on to learn more about this new company executive.
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Appraisal Logistics makes updates
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Appraisal Logistics has updated its Internal Appraisal Management Cost Calculator to better reflect the expenses lenders can expect to pay to handle the collateral valuation function in-house. Read on to learn more.
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Mortgage Network fills four positions
Posted Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
Mortgage Network Inc. announced that its Waltham branch has hired Jay Hughes, Ron Gardiner, Steve Mix and Erin Sadlier – bringing the office’s total staff to 13. Read on to learn more about these new hires.
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Churchill Mortgage launches new program
Posted Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
Churchill Mortgage announced the launch of its Certified Homebuyer Program to improve how borrowers search for and purchase a home. Read on to find out more information.
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KeyStoneB2B facilitates flood zones for banks, mortgage lenders
Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
KeyStoneB2B announced new flood zone determination services through an expansive network of providers. KeyStoneB2B simplifies loan origination for mortgage lenders by identifying the highest quality, most reliable ancillary products, including flood determination providers with advanced pricing capabilities. Read on to learn more.
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New tax law effects on real estate, appraisal industries-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The enactment of a new tax law may cause small business owners and appraisers who own their own business to rethink how they do things. What do these individuals need to know and prepare for when it comes time to file their taxes?
Valuation Review continues its conversation with the Appraisal Institute’s Government and External Relations Director Bill Garber, who offered detailed insight on this matter specific to real estate, homeowners, business owners and appraisers.
Read Part II of this feature to find out more of what the real estate and appraisal industries need to know about this new law moving forward.
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FNF Canada launches commercial appraisals product
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
FNF, Canada’s appraisal management company has now expanded their suite of valuation solutions.
The company's solution will include commercial appraisals.
Read on to learn more.
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SLK Global Solutions reveals servicing-tech tax platform
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
SLK Global Solutions showcased its servicing tech platform for Real Estate Tax Service at the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Servicing Conference & Expo, which was held on Feb. 6-9 at Grapevine, Texas. Read on for more details.
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ASC posts AMC Registry information
Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has posted in the Federal Register a proposed informational piece.
This piece pertains to the AMC Registry.
Read on for more details from the document.
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LoanLogics analyst warns of imminent volatility
Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
The year 2018 is shaping up as a year of volatility for the residential mortgage industry, with originations plunging as interest rates rise in response to $1 trillion reductions in asset purchases by central banks, according to LoanLogics Analyst Les Parker. Read on to find out what additional predictions Parker says are on the horizon.
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Chief appraiser talking more hot topics for 2018-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Valuation Review continues its conversation with Computershare Property Solutions Chief Appraiser Tony Pistilli, formerly of Pacific Union Financial.
Pistilli talks about several matters appraisers will be keeping an eye on in 2018.
Read Part II of this feature to learn more.
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Staff appraisers give their views-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
At the Appraisal Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, staff appraisers, led by William Fall Group CEO William Fall and CoreLogic staff appraiser Senior Leader, Tracy Sanderson, discussed the many challenges that appraisers could be facing in 2018.
They also talked about why staff appraisers are heavily recruited. Valuation Review sat in on this conference session.
Read Part II of this feature to learn more.
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BBG announces promotion
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
BBG announced a promotion.
The company promoted Michelle van de Pol to managing director of the firm’s San Francisco and Sacramento’s offices.
Read on to learn more about this announcement from the commercial appraising firm.
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MISMO presents Contributor Awards to four Black Knight professionals
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Black Knight, Inc. announced that the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization presented Contributor Awards to four Black Knight professionals at the organization’s recent Winter Summit in New Orleans. Read on to learn more.
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TAF seeking Board candidates
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
The Appraisal Foundation is seeking candidates to serve on its Board of Trustees. Read on to find out how to apply for a position and what the requirements are for consideration.
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Appraiser says 2017 was a ‘great’ year for the industry-Part II
Posted Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
Valuation Review reached out to Aspen Appraisal Services’ Jamie Owen who gave specific examples as to why the appraisal industry is coming off one of its best years.
Owen also gave us his thoughts as to how the profession can keep moving forward.
Read Part II of this feature to learn more.
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