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Chief appraiser addresses AMC best practices
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016
There are many perceptions within the valuation profession as to what the role of the AMC is. Chief appraiser William Waltenbaugh, of AXIS Appraisal Management Services, talked about AMC best practices at the Appraisal Summit and Expo in Las Vegas. Read on to hear what he said.
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Industry perceptions change by location
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
It’s been said that location is key when it comes to buying a house. Market location is just as critical when it comes to seeking opinions on the role of the appraiser. CoreLogic Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Chief Appraiser Jordan Petkovski talked with Valuation Review about how different markets affect an appraiser’s view of the industry. Read on to hear what he told us.
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Appraiser talks licensure ethics, industry ‘shortage’
Posted Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
Maryland appraiser Jody Rae Sherman of JraeCo. Inc. has expressed concerns about the ethics of licensure and the perceived notion that there is a shortage of appraisers hurting the profession. Sherman contacted Valuation Review to share her thoughts on these topics. Read on to hear what she had to say.
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Who is looking at your reports?
Posted Date: Monday, December 12, 2016
There are many decisions to make when working with reviewers and review appraisers. HomeStreet Bank Regional Appraisal Manager John Watkins offered Valuation Review some important information and steps to take when going through the process. Read on to find out what he told us.
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Commoditization of appraisals ‘troubling’
Posted Date: Monday, December 12, 2016
The idea of taking an easier path when hiring appraisers, along with appraisal commoditization, are two of many topics hurting the valuation profession. Valuation Review reached out to Appraisal Institute President Scott Robinson for his thoughts on these matters and other challenges continuing to face the appraiser today. Read on to hear what he had to say.
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ASA testifies on IRS proposal
Posted Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
William H. Frazier testified on behalf of the American Society of Appraisers at a hearing hosted by the Internal Revenue Service regarding the IRS’ proposed Section 2704 regulations. Read on to learn more about what was said at this hearing.
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ABA seeks action on appraiser issues
Posted Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
With the shortage of qualified appraisers a priority issue for bankers, particularly those in rural markets, the American Bankers Association issued a letter to the federal banking regulators urging them to take action to mitigate this ongoing challenge and others. Read on for more details as to the contents of this letter.
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JLL strengthens Midwest valuation services
Posted Date: Monday, January 2, 2017
After acquiring the Dallas and Houston affiliates of Integra Realty Resources (IRR) earlier this year, Jones Lang LaSalle has added a third acquisition to bolster the valuation industry in the Midwest. Read on to learn the location of this third office.
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New AI course teaches review process
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The Appraisal Institute is offering a course to help appraisers work through all seven steps of the appraisal review process and apply them within a simulated, real-to-life assignment. Read on to learn more about this course.
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ASB to hold public meeting on Third Exposure Draft
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The Appraisal Standards Board will hold a public meeting to discuss specifics regarding its Third Exposure Draft of proposed changes for the 2018-19 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Read on to learn more information about this meeting and how appraisers can make their voice heard.
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Oregon power plant bill slashed
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The owners of the SenecaSustainable Energy wood-burning power plant in Eugene, Ore., earned a victory in tax court cutting their property bill on a major facility. Read on to learn more.
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Lawsuits against appraisal district doubled
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Lawsuits against the McLennan County Appraisal District in Texas have more than doubled this year as commercial construction and taxable values continue to increase. Read on to learn more.
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FHFA announces loan increases for 2017
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2017 will increase. Read on to learn more.
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New Orleans’ handling of property values improving
Posted Date: Monday, December 12, 2016
New Orleans’ city government has improved the way it handles insurance on its buildings, but still is falling short of several changes sought by the city Inspector General’s Office. Read on to learn more.
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Program reducing turn times significantly
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
InHouseUSA has responded to what lenders have been asking for and what all appraisal management companies look to achieve regarding reduced turn times. Valuation Review spoke with InHouseUSA Chief Appraiser Al Yeargin for his insight on the company’s pilot program. Read on to learn what he told us about the promising results they are presenting to appraisers.
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For millennial buyers, home is in the heartland
Posted Date: Monday, January 30, 2017
As housing prices continue to rise, more millennial homebuyers are looking towards cities in the American heartland to call their home. Read on to learn more.
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FHA provides additional appraiser training
Posted Date: Monday, January 30, 2017
The Federal Housing Administration is offering a one-day course titled Completing Today’s FHA Appraisal. Read on to learn more about this training session and how to register for this event.
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ASA launches guidance through papers
Posted Date: Monday, January 30, 2017
The Business Valuation Committee of the American Society of Appraisers announces a new series of Special Topics-Technical Papers prepared by its technical issues sub-committee. Read on to learn more.
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Executives preach standardization in roundtable
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Valuation Review conducted an executive roundtable featuring chief appraisers and mortgage company executives. In Part II of this feature, the executives discussed the benefits of standards in the appraisal industry. Read on for more details.
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Former Ellie officer joins LOS company
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017
PCLender announced that Joseph Langner has been named company president. Read on to learn more about this appointment of a former Ellie Mae officer.
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Fannie, Freddie investors win round in lawsuit
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The U.S. government improperly withheld documents from investors who were suing the government over its decision in 2012 to seize all of the profits of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a federal judge has ruled. Read on to learn more details about this case.
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Commercial Corner: Appraising mixed-use property in Ohio
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
A mixed-use property attached to a city school district building in Ohio has commercial use on one floor and apartments on another. Read on to find out how the district got an independent appraiser of the unit.
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Affordable housing project back on track
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The Jacksonville City Council in Florida approved legislation to transfer three parcels of surplus property to Kairos International Development Inc. for affordable housing sites. Read on to learn more.
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Miami appraisers find legal support
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
A new guideline being considered by the Value Adjustment Board is drawing criticism, a report says. But legal authorities are siding with property appraisers’ interpretation of the guideline covering mass appraisal techniques. Read on to learn more.
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Oklahoma counties fail audit
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Nine Oklahoma counties failed an audit over the state’s protocol on property valuation, but the state auditor said he is hopeful all will comply soon. Read on to learn more.
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Are you prepared for the future?
Posted Date: Monday, January 16, 2017
Valuation Review reached out to California-based Apple Appraisal, Inc. CEO Anthony Blackburn and Chase Appraisal Service Residential Real Estate Appraiser Kris Chase for insight on where the industry is going and are appraisers properly armed for a career in valuation. Read on to find out what they had to say.
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Supply crunch increases home price growth
Posted Date: Monday, January 16, 2017
Supply shortages throughout the country led to slightly faster home price appreciation during the third quarter, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Kansas ag land valuations changing
Posted Date: Monday, January 16, 2017
Bourbon County officials held a meeting to discuss how agricultural land valuations are determined, compared with other valuations statewide. Read on to learn more.
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Florida, Dallas top hottest markets list
Posted Date: Monday, January 16, 2017
Ten-X released its Top Single-Family Housing Markets Report for winter, which ranks the nation's 50 largest housing markets according to current and forecasted housing fundamentals. Read on to learn more from this report.
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AI announces new president
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Texas native Jim Amorin began his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1. Read on to learn more.
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Commercial Corner: BBG appoints director of Denver office
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
BBG announced the appointment of a new managing director of the firm’s Denver office. Valuation Review reached out to him for information about his new position and what issues he sees are facing commercial appraisers.
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State of the Industry special report available now!
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
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Assessment board considers ‘residence’ definition
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
A Georgia property appraiser is planning an on-site visit to a mobile home to provide the assessor board an accurate definition of the term “residency.” Read on to learn what was discovered.
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