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Chief appraiser: ‘Desktop appraising becoming increasingly important’
Posted Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Regulations may alter the path of the appraiser, but should not block it. There are ways appraisers can succeed as they deal with training requirements, fees and other matters. Valuation Review spoke to Stewart Lender Services' Frank O'Neill about successfully handling regulations.
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Fee distribution to appraisers: What is really fair?
Posted Date: Monday, March 27, 2017
How can fees be established so proper compensation is guaranteed to the appraiser? What are the appraisal management companies entitled to? In Part I of this feature, Valuation Review spoke with Axis Co-President Michael Simmons for answers to these and other questions. Read on to hear what he had to say.
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CFPB director testifies before House
Posted Date: Monday, April 10, 2017
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray testified before Congress and the House Financial Services Committee for the first time since the ruling in PHH Corp. v. CFPB. Read on to find out what he said and how rural and market concerns brought up by committee members may affect appraisers.
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ASA releases new OnDemand CEIV course
Posted Date: Monday, April 10, 2017
The American Society of Appraisers has released a new OnDemand version of its preparatory course for the new Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuation certification program, according to a release. Read on to learn more.
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Valuation tech provider acquires appraisal firm
Posted Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Mercury Network has acquired Appraisal Scope Inc. for an undisclosed sum, both companies announced. Read on for further details about this acquisition within the appraisal industry.
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ASA releases technical paper
Posted Date: Monday, March 27, 2017
The Business Valuation Committee of the American Society of Appraisers has released its second business valuation special topics-technical paper: Reinvestment Considerations in Terminal Value Estimates. Read on to learn more.
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Commercial Corner: BBG acquires California appraisal firm
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
BBG announced it has completed the acquisition of a full-service commercial appraisal firm in Los Angeles. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, according to the release. Read on to learn more.
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Mueller Reports expands lender, valuation services
Posted Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Mueller Reports announces the addition of a new director of business development. Read on to learn the identity of this individual and how his role affects the valuation industry.
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Choice Point Home Appraisals partners with local firm
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Choice Point Home Appraisals announces that it has partnered with local appraisal firm, Houston Appraisal Company, to expand their appraisal services with a new office in South Houston. Read on to learn more about this appraisal partnership.
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Property appraiser suing city over compliance issue
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
A Santa Rosa County property appraiser is suing the city of Gulf Breeze. The city and the county are going head-to-head over the city’s alleged lack of compliance with a public records request initiated by the county’s property appraiser back in July of 2016. Read on to learn more about this case.
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Black Knight program helps clients meet challenges
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. has made significant updates to LoanSphere MSP to help clients meet Fannie Mae's changes to the investor reporting process that went into effect Feb. 1, 2017. Read on to learn more about how this program can better assist clients.
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LoanSphere MSP enhances RoundPoint operations, compliance
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. announced that RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. has renewed its contract for LoanSphere MSP, Black Knight’s industry-leading loan servicing system. Read on to learn what this renewal means technologically for the real estate industry.
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Valuation firm launches new business model
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Several prominent regional appraisal firms have entered a partnership to offer expanded geographical services for the valuation industry. Read on to learn which firms are involved and what this means for businesses.
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Automated USPAP Standard 3 compliance tool launched by Pendo
Posted Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Pendo has added an automated Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Standard 3 compliance tool to its list of proprietary technology solutions, according to the company’s release. Read on to learn what this means for appraisers.
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ValuAmerica partners with Pavaso
Posted Date: Monday, April 10, 2017
ValuAmerica has partnered with Pavaso, Inc. to facilitate eClosings, the companies announced. Read on to learn more about this partnership.
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Appraisal trade associations merge
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
A pair of national trade associations announced their plans to merge. “This is a natural fit, and the two organizations complement one another perfectly,” said the president of one of the trade associations. Read on for more details.
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