Appraiser News

Only by properly identifying and investigating the unique characteristics of condos, co-ops and planned unit developments can appraisers properly value these common but complicated residential properties.

The Appraisal Institute (AI) outlined information for appraisers to follow  by way of its new book, which was announced on the AI website.

Read on for more information about this book to guide appraisers along these complex assignments.

After the Mortgage Bankers Association sent a letter in support of raising the threshold dollar amount for requiring manual appraisals from $250,000 to $400,000, Collateral Analytics examined how raising this threshold would impact the mortgage industry as a whole. Read on to learn more.

In Part II of our interview with Class Valuation’s John Dingeman, the veteran appraiser gives his thoughts on the constant changes appraisers face within the profession.

He also addressed how innovation helps one’s business to grow.

Read on for the conclusion of this story.

The Bastrop Central Appraisal District’s board in Texas approved hiring Faun Cullens, the district’s deputy chief of appraisal services, as its new chief appraiser effective Aug. 1. Read on to learn more.

Class Valuation, upon acquiring Landmark Network, embraced appraiser John Dingeman, who had been serving in the same capacity as chief appraiser for the three years preceding his new appointment.

Dingeman, past president of the National Association of Appraisers, spoke with Valuation Review about his new role and what opportunities he sees can help him make better the profession of appraising.

Read on to find out what he told us.

The Appraisal Institute (AI) advised appraisers to inform homeowners that they should focus on outdoor improvement projects when seeking to improve their home’s value.

The longer one stays in their home, the greater the return on those improvements, AI said.

Read on to learn more from AI on this matter.

Elections for the new American Society of Appraisers (ASA) international officers is set to begin by May 15, with members able to cast their votes up until May 31, the ASA announced on its website. Read on for more information.

Valuation Review continues its conversation with Allterra Chief Operating Office Crispin Bennett.

In Part II of this story, Bennett outlines more information appraisers can use when it comes to hybrid appraisal assignments.

Read on for the conclusion.

LoanLogics has named a new CEO. Read on to find out the identity of this new appointee, and learn what specific duties he will be providing to the company.

Clear Capital unveiled its Modern Appraisal Program, giving lenders turnkey access to the industry’s emerging bifurcation initiatives for origination loans. Read on to learn more about this program.