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  FHA exec clarifies HECM appraisal bias Wednesday, October 17, 2018 The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently announced it will require second appraisals for properties it suspects have inflated values when under consideration for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).
FHA claims its studies have found that appraisal bias and appraisal over-inflations exist. Valuation Review reached out to FHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Single Family Housing Gisele Roget for how the announcement will affect appraisers.
Read on to find out what we were told. |
 Appraiser, AMC relationship critical, exec says-Part II Wednesday, October 17, 2018 What don’t appraisers really know about appraisal management companies (AMCs) and their roles in the appraisal process, and more importantly, what actual fees they are taking for assignments? What other areas of misconception exist?
Valuation Review continues its conversation with two executives from an AMC for clarification on the facts, and what are truly fictitious notions.
Read Part II of this story to find out more. |
 IRR welcomes back founding member Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Integra Realty Resources announced one of its original founding members has rejoined the company.
He will serve as its national practice leader of the Integra Litigation Practice Group.
Read on to find out who is returning to the company and what his experience means for the commercial company going forward. |
WFG names a senior VPWednesday, October 17, 2018 WFG National Title announced that Matt Slonaker is joining the company as senior vice president of national business development. Read on to find out more about Slonaker and what he will bring to this position.
Mortgage Network opens new branch Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Mortgage Network Inc. has opened a new branch in Newport News, Va., its first in the state. Read on to learn more.
 The role of AMCs: Separating myth from fact Monday, October 15, 2018 What don’t appraisers really know about appraisal management companies (AMCs) and their roles in the appraisal process, and more importantly, what actual fees they are taking for assignments?
What other areas of misconception exist?
Valuation Review spoke with two executives from an AMC for clarification on the facts, and what are truly fictitious notions.
 California law eases intended user restrictionsMonday, October 15, 2018 California Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 70 into law Sept. 29.
This legislation allows the state’s appraisers to name intended users other than a client in a restricted appraisal report.
Read on to learn more about this legislation affecting appraisers and hear what the Appraisal Institute had to say on this matter.
 OnCourse book promotes lifelong learning in industryMonday, October 15, 2018 OnCourse Learning has a new book titled “How to Use Lifelong Learning for a Lifetime of Success.” The free eBook details insights from real estate, home inspection and financial services.
Valuation Review spoke with OnCourse Learning e-Learning Vice President Robert Watters who shared some insights about the book, and how it can help those looking to expand upon their businesses.
Read on to find out what we were told.
Owner estimate providing homeowners more control Monday, October 15, 2018 Redfin announced the launch of the Redfin Owner Estimate, a tool for homeowners to create an estimate for their home’s value that is based on their own knowledge about their property. Read on to learn more.
Ellie: Millennial loans reach three-year highMonday, October 15, 2018 Despite fierce competition for affordable homes in many markets this spring and summer, the percentage of conventional purchase loans to millennial homebuyers has increased, compared to the same time period a year ago, according to the latest Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker. Read on to learn more from this report.
Firm acquires IT companiesMonday, October 15, 2018 Richey May announced it has acquired two IT consulting firms that will enable the company to offer a more robust spectrum of IT consulting services for its financial services clients. Read on to find out who these companies are and what functions they will serve.
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