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  Appraisers, want to improve your business?Friday, May 24, 2019 Appraisers continue to face tough decisions about their careers.
As a result of insufficient profits and questionable stability, what can they do to thrive within their own businesses?
Valuation Review reached out to a number of industry veterans who shared their ideas as to how appraisers can succeed with their chosen profession. |
 NAR: Problems surrounding closing times many in number-Part IIFriday, May 24, 2019 In Part II of this conference story, Valuation Review continues its recap of National Association of Realtors (NAR) Policy Representative Sehar Siddiqi’s session from the 2019 Valuation Expo in Chicago.
Siddiqi shared many ideas with the audience by way of responses to selected polls and surveys, while also touching on specific matters surrounding loan closings.
Read on for the conclusion of this story. |
 Report: Appraisal values make largest jump in four yearsFriday, May 24, 2019 The difference between homeowners’ and appraisers’ opinions of home values continued to widen in April.
This, after a sizeable move in March, according to the Quicken Loans’ National Home Price Perception Index.
Read on to find out what the April numbers revealed. |
Freddie forecast: Steadily growing housing marketFriday, May 24, 2019 According to Freddie Mac’s May forecast, steady housing market growth is expected because of the positive impact of low mortgage rates, a strong labor market, low unemployment, and modest wage growth. Read on to learn more from the report.
Tyler Technologies signs multi-million dollar agreementFriday, May 24, 2019 Tyler Technologies Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Department of Inland Revenue, Real Property Tax Valuation Unit for data collection and services with Tyler’s CLT Appraisal Services. Read on to learn more.
HUD awards $1.5 billion for disaster reliefFriday, May 24, 2019 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded nearly $1.5 billion to support seven states in their recovery from major disasters that occurred last year. Read on to learn who benefitted from such funding.
 NAR hears the pleas of appraisersWednesday, May 22, 2019 National Association of Realtors (NAR) Policy Representative Sehar Siddiqi spoke to an audience at the 2019 Valuation Expo conference in Chicago about the frustrations she and NAR hears from those in the valuation profession.
Siddiqi also spoke to the trends in agent and appraiser sentiments.
Read on to find out more of what she told the audience and see some interesting responses to selected poll questions.
 LREAB defense survives in case against FTCWednesday, May 22, 2019 It would appear the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board finally had something positive happen in court regarding its legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission.
The fourth affirmative defense found the LREAB acted appropriately in complying with a federal regulatory mandate.
Read on to find out what the court said.
 Bowery Valuation adds more appraisersWednesday, May 22, 2019 More appraisers heading to commercial company.
Bowery Valuation announced the addition of five senior hires to join its growing appraisal team, including two of New York City’s most experienced appraisers.
Read on to find out who these new hires are, and what is the company doling to attract more appraisers.
AIC-BC comments on money laundering reportWednesday, May 22, 2019 The British Columbia (BC) government released reports which detail the findings of two in-depth reviews of suspected money laundering activities in BC's real estate market, according to a release from the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC). Read on to learn more.
FHA announces extension of effective date on DPA restrictionsWednesday, May 22, 2019 The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the extension of the effective date regarding documentation requirements for FHA loans with borrower downpayment assistance provided by a governmental entity. Read on to learn more.
FHFA announces appointmentsWednesday, May 22, 2019 The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced three new appointments to join the agency. Read on to find out the identity of these individuals and what roles they will be fulfilling at FHFA.
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