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 Diversity, declining numbers still raise concernsMonday, April 19, 2021 There is no question that bias and diversity remain a focus within the appraisal profession, as is the declining number of appraisers.
Valuation Review recently discussed these matters and others with Appraisal Institute (AI) President Rodman Schley.
Read on for more of our follow-up conversation with the AI president. |
 ‘Strange, unusual properties’ seem to find us, veteran appraiser saysMonday, April 19, 2021 Valuation Review had a follow-up conversation with 50-year veteran appraiser Alexander “Sandy” Grice.
He relayed more stories about his extensive career, more unusual properties to find a way to determine value for, and what he has always liked about appraising.
Read on for more. |
 Zillow: Opportunity, emotion, trends behind home movesMonday, April 19, 2021 The pandemic brought changes that have caused more people to rethink their residencies, according to the 2021 Zillow Movers Report.
People are more likely to move now with the constant changing real estate industry helping homeowners overcome emotional and logistical obstacles that can get in the way.
Read on for more from Zillow. |
Nations Lending adds new California branchMonday, April 19, 2021 Nations Lending increased the size of its California footprint with a new branch in Walnut Creek. The branch will be led by Brian Paris, who comes to Nations from BluPrint Home Loans, a residential mortgage lender headquartered in Encinitas, Calif. Read on to learn more.
ASA opens Rising Star nominationsMonday, April 19, 2021 The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announced that nominations for the organization’s Rising Stars Award, which will be handed out at this year’s 2021 ASA International Appraisers Conference in Las Vegas, are officially open. Read on to find out how you can submit your nominations to the ASA.
 Appraisal waivers examined at lengthWednesday, April 14, 2021 CoreLogic Valuations Principal George Paquette and Chief Appraiser Shawn Telford sat down with Valuation Review to give a better understanding of appraisal waivers.
Is it a case of the lesser the complex assignment, the more one can get a waiver?
Read on for the answer to that question, and others from our experts.
 More technology opportunities for appraisersWednesday, April 14, 2021 Digital GLA and sketch automation represents a revolution in property data collection, which is of utmost importance for appraisers moving forward.
Valuation Review spoke with Clear Capital’s Innovation Labs Executive Vice President Jeff Allen, who outlined the many facets this technology offers appraisers.
Read on for more information.
 S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reports home price gain in 2021Wednesday, April 14, 2021 S&P Dow Jones Indices released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.
Data released for January 2021 shows that home prices continue to increase across the U.S. More than 27 years of history are available for the data series.
Read on to learn more.
Fannie: Housing sentiment jumps Wednesday, April 14, 2021 The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased in March by 5.2 points to 81.7. Four of the HPSI’s six components increased month-over-month, including the components related to homebuying and homeselling conditions, household income, and home prices. Read on to learn more.
National lender hires former Wells Fargo executiveWednesday, April 14, 2021 Embrace Home Loans named Jason Will as the senior vice president of market growth, a newly created role at the company, according to a press release. Read on for more information about this new hire and position.
Mortgage Network adds to staffWednesday, April 14, 2021 Mortgage Network, Inc. announced that Mark Rowe has joined the company’s Burlington, Mass. branch as a loan officer Read on to learn more.

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