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  Appraiser of 35 years retiring from StewartMonday, July 13, 2020 After a long and distinguished career, Frank O’Neill, chief appraiser at Stewart Valuation, is retiring.
Valuation Review caught up with O’Neill, who shared with us his many fond memories as an appraiser, and what he plans to do heading into the retirement years.
Read on to find out what he told us. |
 Business founder outlines mindsets, activities for appraisal successMonday, July 13, 2020 At the Valuation 20/20 virtual conference, Valuation Review heard a presentation from Blaine Feyen.
Feyen is the founder of the Real Value Coaching Academy, who spoke to specifics that appraisers can follow and adopt to make their businesses successful.
Read on to find out what Feyen said to the attendees. |
 Appraiser discusses proposed ANSI standardsMonday, July 13, 2020 A specific set of standards applies to almost everything people do.
What happens when these standards change?
Appraiser Qualifications Board Certified USPAP instructor Bryan Reynolds gave his expertise on the subject matter during an interview, and then shared his thoughts with Valuation Review pertaining to new national square footage standards. |
Ellie Mae: Purchase activity rise, interest rates at all-time lowMonday, July 13, 2020 Interest rates declined from April to May, resulting in millennials securing the lowest average interest rate on 30-year loans since Ellie Mae began tracking the data in January 2016, according to the Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker. Read on to learn more.
Company offers ID theft protection during pandemicMonday, July 13, 2020 IDIQ has offered three months of its industry-leading services to those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic at no cost, then 50 percent off each following month the company announced. Read on to learn more.
Boston-area appraiser takes over as ASA president Monday, July 13, 2020 Lorrie Beaumont, owner of Westwood, Mass.-based LB Appraisal Associates, Inc., began her one-year term as international president for the American Society of Appraisers effective July 1, 2020. Read on to learn more about this appointment.
 Fannie Mae exec says 90 percent of modified appraisals done rightWednesday, July 8, 2020 One cannot argue that around March 2020, our country would face unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Fannie Mae’s Collateral Policy Director Lyle Radke shared with Valuation Review his perspective on the temporary flexibilities Fannie provided in terms of appraisal requirements.
Read on to find out more.
 CoreLogic rejects buyout proposal from Cannae HoldingsWednesday, July 8, 2020 The CoreLogic Inc. board of directors unanimously rejected the unsolicited proposal from Senator Investment Group LP and Cannae Holdings Inc. this week.
The initial proposal was received on June 26 for $7 billion.
Read on for more details and reaction to this announcement.
 Company exec defines new inspection tool for appraisersWednesday, July 8, 2020 The latest technology tools to assist appraisers have become so vital in moving the profession forward. With appraisers limited to exterior inspections only, companies providing alternative solutions have been more than a sight for sore eyes.
Valuation Review spoke with EXOS Valuations-ServiceLink product manager and vice president Phillip King on what his company is making available to appraisers to ease the burden during these difficult times.
Read on for more information.
PropMix integrates with ACI Wednesday, July 8, 2020 PropMix.io has integrated with ACI, a member of the First American family of companies and leading solutions provider in the valuation industry for more than 30 years, to deliver Market Conditions Advisor via ACI’s appraisal software platform, ACI Report. Read on to learn more.
Evolve Mortgage Services added to Fitch listWednesday, July 8, 2020 Evolve Mortgage Services has been designated as an “acceptable” third-party review firm by Fitch Ratings for loans included in residential mortgage-backed securities that Fitch rates, the company announced in a release. Read on to learn more.
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