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  A different approach in determining what appraisal dollars mean-Part II Monday, May 20, 2019 In Part II of this feature, Valuation Review continues the conversation with Doug Hubbard, author of “How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business,” who reached out to share his thoughts on how to apply certain methods to develop improved models and be a better estimator.
According to Hubbard, the developing of better automated valuation models is something the appraisal industry should strive for because some models are measurably more accurate than others.
Read on for the conclusion. |
 State Supreme Court reaffirms importance of deal priceMonday, May 20, 2019 In Verition Partners Master Fund Ltd. v. Aruba Networks, Inc., the Delaware Supreme Court again endorsed deal-price-minus-synergies scenario.
The endorsement emphasizes such importance as a foundational method for valuing companies in statutory appraisal proceedings.
Read on to learn more about this case. |
 AI: Book addresses complex property challengesMonday, May 20, 2019 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. |
Zillow expanding market lending presenceMonday, May 20, 2019 Home sellers in Austin, Texas; Los Angeles; Sacramento, Calif.; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego; and Tampa, Fla., soon will be able to use Zillow Offers to request a no-obligation cash offer from Zillow to buy their home. Zillow announced plans to launch the product in each of these six markets by the end of the first quarter of 2020. Read on to learn more.
Company helps veterans’ families buy home Monday, May 20, 2019 NewDay USA, the nation’s eighth largest VA mortgage lender, announced the company has renewed its warehouse facility with BankUnited for $100 million to assist in the purchasing of homes for veterans and their families. Read on to learn more.
 Appraisals: A view from ‘down under’Wednesday, May 15, 2019 At the 2019 Valuation Expo conference in Chicago, CoreLogic executive Matt Carlson, who determines value in Australia, as well as New Zealand, traveled the greatest of distances to address the audience on how appraisers go about their business in his native land.
The role of the appraiser residing in another country changes somewhat but not all that much.
Read on to find out what Carlson told the conference attendees.
 Better AVMs, smarter estimating key, researcher says Wednesday, May 15, 2019 The developing of better automated valuation models is something the appraisal industry should strive for because some models are measurably more accurate than others.
Doug Hubbard, author of “How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business,” shared with us his thoughts with Valuation Review on how to apply certain methods to develop improved models and be a better estimator.
Read on to learn more.
 BBG appoints managing director Wednesday, May 15, 2019 BBG has made another important hire within the business.
It has appointed Rosetta Taylor as managing director of the firm's new Zoning Reports service.
Read on to learn more about this commercial company’s new executive.
Freddie: May report unveils borrower downpayment sourcesWednesday, May 15, 2019 Freddie Mac released its May Insight, which examines the perceptions prospective homebuyers have around downpayments, the various funding sources they use, and how families and others assist them in fulfilling the dream of homeownership. Read on to learn more.
Collateral Analytics examines MBA request of raising appraisal thresholdWednesday, May 15, 2019 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.
ARMCO bolsters its businessWednesday, May 15, 2019 ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) announced that it has hired Kyle Kehoe as chief revenue officer. Read on to learn more.
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