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  More discussion on appraising in 2021Wednesday, January 13, 2021 There is a lot to look forward to, as well as recognizing the good job appraisers did during the pandemic crisis of 2020.
Valuation Review brings you more insight as to the appraisal profession look during the next 12 months from an appraiser panel featuring William Fall (The William Fall Group), George Paquette (CoreLogic) and Heather Sullivan (The Columbia Institute).
Read on for more of our experts’ glimpse into the future. |
 Report: Home value disparities between races still evidentWednesday, January 13, 2021 Typical values for Black- and Latinx-owned homes still lag behind overall U.S. home values, according to the latest Zillow analysis.
The report shows homes owned by Black and Latinx households are worth 16.2 percent and 10.2 percent less, respectively, than the typical U.S. home.
Read on for more numbers from Zillow. |
 CoreLogic report shows strong home prices in OctoberWednesday, January 13, 2021 S&P Dow Jones Indices released its latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. The data released for October 2020 show home prices continue to increase across the U.S. Read on to learn more from this report. |
CBC Mortgage Agency names president Wednesday, January 13, 2021 CBC Mortgage Agency, a nationally chartered housing finance agency and a leading source of down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, has promoted Miki Adams to president. Read on to learn more.
IAAO announces 2021 president Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Riley County, Kansas Assessor Greg McHenry assumed the office of president of the International Association of Assessing Officers on Jan. 1. Read on for more details.
Greystone provides funds for Washington projectWednesday, January 13, 2021 Greystone has provided a $14.9 million HUD-insured loan to refinance a 119-unit multifamily property in Washougal, Wash., the company announced. Read on to learn more.
 Appraisers discuss valuation life after pandemic challengesMonday, January 11, 2021 What will 2021 look like for appraisers after so many changes and adaptations brought on by COVID-19?
For the most part, appraisers showed a resiliency that allowed their businesses to continue thriving under guidelines fitted for a “new” world. Still, many challenges will face the industry now that the calendar has turned past the first of January page, as well as opportunities.
Read on to learn more.
 Veros discusses natural disasters causing home pricing crashesMonday, January 11, 2021 Climate change, whether it be related to COVID-19 or natural disasters, is being thrust upon the consumer in rapid-fire fashion.
The housing industry, according to Veros Real Estate Solutions, will hardly be inoculated enough to fight off those changes. Natural disasters, though, have more than made their negative presence felt regarding house pricing as detailed by the latest research from Veros.
Read on for more details.
 NAR: Pending home sales fallMonday, January 11, 2021 Pending home sales declined in November, according to a new National Association of Realtors (NAR) report. Month-over-month contract activity fell in each of the four major U.S. regions.
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) fell 2.6 percent to 125.7 in November, the third straight month of decline. Year-over-year, contract signings climbed 16.4 percent. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.
Read on to learn more from NAR.
MBA welcomes new diversity and inclusion directorMonday, January 11, 2021 The Mortgage Bankers Association has hired Charmaine Brown as its director of diversity and inclusion, a newly created position for the organization. Read on for more details.
FHFA extends COVID-19 multifamily forbearance Monday, January 11, 2021 The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through March 31, 2021. Read on to learn more.
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