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Veteran appraiser addresses relevant issues
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Valuation Review spoke to veteran appraiser Michael Brunson.
He discussed several changes coming to the profession that appraisers need to prepare for.
Read on to find out what specific changes we were told about.
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A different perspective on hybrid appraisals
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Valuation Review continues its analysis on the topic of hybrid appraisals and alternative valuations as two new sources share with us their thoughts.
Assurant Valuations & Mortgage Technology Managing Director Kevin Raney and Springhouse Chief Appraiser and Valuations Manager George Paquette answered our questions to help appraisers know the facts surrounding these particular methods to determine value.
Read on to learn more of what we were told.
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Past NAA president joins The William Fall Group
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The William Fall Group has appointed Laurie Egan, past president of the National Association of Appraisers, as vice president and general manager of the company's WFG residential staff appraiser division.
Egan brings a wealth of experience to this position.
Read on to learn more and find out what CEO William Fall told Valuation Review about this appointment.
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ABA executive analyzes rural appraiser shortage
Posted Date: Monday, March 19, 2018
Valuation Review spoke with American Bankers Association Vice President Sharon Whitaker about what must be done to alleviate the problem of a shortage of qualified appraisers.
Whitaker also discussed these shortages in agricultural and rural farm areas, and what more various organizations can do to entice more into the profession.
Read on to find out what she told us.
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AMC discusses hybrid appraisals, alternative methods to value
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Hybrid appraisals/alternative valuations may be arguably one of the most polarizing topics in the industry today.
Valuation Review is talking to more experts on this subject matter reaching out to LRES Vice President of Operations Audrey Clearwater for her insights.
Read on to find out what she told us.
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Appraisal alternatives likely to come with risks, report says
Posted Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
Alternatives to traditional appraisals are drawing increasing interest among U.S. mortgage market participants.
This is signaling increasing use of these alternatives is likely over the coming months or years, according to a report from Moody’s Investors Service.
Read on for more information from this report and see comments from selected industry experts obtained by Valuation Review in previous stories on hybrid appraisals.
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AI: Appraisers key to property tax appeals
Posted Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
Highly qualified appraisers are able to assist homeowners with appeals of property taxes.
These taxes can be a homeowner’s largest annual expense, according to the Appraisal Institute.
Read on to learn more.
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Dart Appraisal acquires valuation group
Posted Date: Monday, March 26, 2018
Dart Appraisal has acquired Valuation Management Group. Read on to learn more about this acquisition and hear what the company executives had to say.
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Appraiser shortage inevitable, book says
Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
The demand for more appraisers in the real estate industry continues to go up while the supply is declining. A new book, though, may provide helpful guidance for the appraisal profession. Read on for more details.
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Clarocity exec earns award
Posted Date: Monday, March 19, 2018
Clarocity Corp. announced that the Collateral Risk Network has named its 2018 Valuation Visionary award recipient. Read on to find out who the winner is.
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CoreLogic welcomes new executive
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
CoreLogic announced a new key member has joined the company’s Government Affairs team as executive of public policy and industry relations. Read on to learn who this new executive is.
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MBA forecasts decline in 2018 volume
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projects commercial and multifamily mortgage originations will decline slightly in 2018.
MBA projects ending the year at $549 billion, down 3 percent from 2017.
Read on to learn more.
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Veros develops VeroPACE helping PACE lenders
Posted Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
Veros Real Estate Solutions has developed a solution for lenders specializing in PACE loans in the state of California, where new compliance requirements went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. Read on to learn more.
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BSI Financial Services launches new app
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
BSI Financial Services has launched a new mobile app that enables borrowers to manage their mortgage loans using tablet and mobile devices. Read on to learn more.
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Being legally prepared can assist the appraiser-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
How can appraisers stay out of the legal line of fire?
Valuation Review continues its conversation with Franklin Law Group attorney Craig Capilla, who shared keen legal insights appraisers should pay attention to.
Read Part II of this feature for more legal advice.
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FDIC adopting appraisal threshold increase
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation board of directors is adopting a final rule to raise the appraisal thresholds for commercial real estate transactions from $250,000 to $500,000.
The American Bankers Association had an official comment about this announcement. Valuation Review reached out to Appraisal Institute President James L. Murrett for his thoughts about this rule and its effects on the appraisal profession.
Read on to learn more.
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Demographics part of aging appraiser problem, ABA executive says-Part II
Posted Date: Monday, March 26, 2018
Valuation Review continues its conversation with American Bankers Association Vice President Sharon Whitaker.
Whitaker addresses what must be done to alleviate the problem of so few qualified appraisers, especially those in agricultural and rural farm areas, and what various organizations can do to entice more into the profession.
Read Part II of this feature to learn more.
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AMC discusses hybrid appraisals, alternative methods to value-Part II
Posted Date: Monday, March 26, 2018
Hybrid appraisals/alternative valuations may be arguably one of the most polarizing topics in the industry today.
Valuation Review continues its conversation with LRES Vice President of Operations Audrey Clearwater for her insights on this widely discussed topic.
Read Part II of this story to find out what additional information she provided.
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Appraisal software studies market status
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Global Performance Appraisal Software Market Research Report 2018 to 2022 provides a unique tool for evaluating the market, highlighting opportunities, and supporting strategic and tactical decision-making. Read on to learn more from this report and what additional information appraisers can benefit from.
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Alternative valuations: What’s an appraiser to do?-Part II
Posted Date: Monday, March 19, 2018
Valuation Review continues its research on the topic of hybrid appraisals and alternative valuations as new sources in Assurant Executive Kevin Raney and Springhouse Chief Appraiser and Valuations Manager George Paquette.
The company representatives continue their conversation with us helping appraisers know the facts surrounding these particular methods to determine value.
Read Part II of this story for more information.
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Tyler Technologies renovates Ohio office
Posted Date: Monday, March 19, 2018
Tyler Technologies, Inc. announced it has completed major building renovations of its Appraisal & Tax Division located in Moraine, Ohio, located in the Dayton metro area. Read on to learn more about this new office addition.
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Appraisers can see a better future, veteran says-Part II
Posted Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
Valuation Review continued its conversation with veteran appraiser Michael Brunson.
Brunson discussed several more changes coming to the profession that appraisers need to prepare for.
Read Part II of this feature to find out more of what he told us.
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Freddie presents February 2018 Insight
Posted Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
Freddie Mac released its February Insight, which looks into the effects of higher mortgage rates on home buyers, homeowners wishing to refinance, mortgage lenders, home builders and real estate agents. Read on to learn more from this report.
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FHA mortgage relief option helps borrowers in disaster areas
Posted Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
The Federal Housing Administration has introduced a new loss mitigation option for insured borrowers who live or work in areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, as well as California wildfires and subsequent flooding and mudslides. Read on to find out more about the agency’s new offering.
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