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AQB considers eliminating appraisal college requirements
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Appraiser Qualifications Board’s first exposure draft of proposed changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria is considering dropping the college education requirement in certain circumstances. Valuation Review spoke to leaders from The Appraisal Foundation about this proposal; read on to hear their thoughts.
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AI groups ask Congress to address appraisal regulation
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
The Appraisal Institute joined the American Bankers Association, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Realtors and The Appraisal Foundation in calling on Congress to hold a hearing this year on the future of appraisal regulation. Read on to learn more.
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Home appraisal issues hover over Denver market
Posted Date: Monday, May 23, 2016
The dissatisfaction is building between homebuyers and sellers in the Denver area, a new report says, with an unusually larger share of contracts falling through during the month of April. The Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends Report also reveals concerns regarding contingency of appraisals for buyers, and who will pay for those assessments. Read on to learn more.
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New sheriff tells appraisers they must reapply
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado told the Oklahoma appraisers who served under a previous administration they would have to reapply for jobs in order to keep them. Read on to learn more.
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‘I’ve done everything with still more to do,’ veteran appraiser says
Posted Date: Monday, May 23, 2016
Veteran appraiser Joe Rosen truly believes that age is just a number. The 63-year-old continues to work at his craft in providing valuations on many select properties. Valuation Review talked to Rosen about his lengthy stay in the profession, his secret for such longevity and advice for new appraisers joining the profession. Read on to hear what he had to say.
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AI reveals strategic plan through 2019
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Appraisal Institute announced a three-year strategic plan to address challenges and opportunities facing the organization and the real estate valuation profession. Read on to learn more and hear from the organization’s president.
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CoreLogic reports first quarter results
Posted Date: Monday, May 23, 2016
CoreLogic reported its financial results for the quarter that ended March 31, 2016. Read on for the complete results if the report and hear what the industry president had to say.
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Texas appraisal estimates make collections important
Posted Date: Monday, May 23, 2016
Midland County (Texas) Judge Mike Bradford said estimates showing an 11 percent drop in property valuations is a strong indicator of the type of budget the county will be facing during the tax season. Read on to learn more.
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Nebraska board approves appraisal contract
Posted Date: Monday, May 23, 2016
The Lancaster County Board approved a contract with an appraisal company to serve as referee coordinator for county property tax protests this year. Read on to learn further details of this approval.
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Real estate group expanding to Hawaii
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
A California-based group that targets the commercial real estate industry is expanding to Hawaii and looking for board members. Read on to learn more.
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Numbers suggest industry, appraisers not together
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
A local Atlanta banker is blowing the whistle about what he calls improper dealings in a metro subdivision, while one official compares it with the foreclosure housing crisis of eight years ago. Read on to learn more.
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Valuation industry gets new professional qualification
Posted Date: Monday, May 30, 2016
A new professional qualification will set the benchmark for standards valuation professional meet when reporting on public company assets. The joint standards, which were created by industry association, are meant to fill a call from the Securities and Exchange Commission for more qualified professionals to deliver transparent and consistent valuations of businesses and intangible assets. Read on to learn more.
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Owner accuses VDOT of improper appraisals
Posted Date: Monday, May 30, 2016
A Virginia land owner wants to know how two properties next door to each other could be appraised so differently. Read on to learn of the answers he got.
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Digital valuation OK'd by Kentucky AG
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
It is legal under Kentucky law for county property appraisers to use digital imaging technology to examine property to help set appraisals, according to the attorney general's office. Read on to learn more.
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Indiana appeals court rules in favor of appraiser
Posted Date: Monday, May 30, 2016
An Indiana appraiser has won his court battle against a construction company over whom the appraiser owed a duty of care to when preparing his report. Read on to learn more details of this case.
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Bank's group closes huge transactions in 2015
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
TD Bank announced that its Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Group closed more than 300 transactions totaling $5.1 billion in commitments in 2015. Read on to learn more about this commercial division’s success.
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Report: Homeowners, appraisers get closer on values
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Quicken Loans reports owner perception of home values improved in April, though, appraisals are still lower than homeowners’ expectations. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Few underwater homes qualify for FHFA assistance
Posted Date: Monday, May 30, 2016
RealtyTrac released its Home Equity and Underwater Report for the first quarter, estimating that less than 1 percent of all seriously underwater properties nationwide potentially qualify for principal loan forgiveness. Read on to learn more.
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Appraisers among many concerned over FHA policies
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2016
The Federal Housing Administration’s overhaul of its Single-Family Housing Policy Handbook last year offered loan originators more clarity on lending policies and loan underwriting standards, but changes made to the property valuation policies are causing confusion and delays. Read on to learn more.
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NS3: Make a Child Smile brings ‘simple pleasures’ to Charlotte
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2016
For the fifth year in a row, attendees at October Research, LLC’s National Settlement Services Summit got together to help make a difference in the lives of area children. Read on for details of the charity presentation, and how the “simple pleasures help our children and families feel a sense of normalcy.”
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NS3: Regulator Open Forum prompts insightful discussions
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2016
The National Settlement Services Summit in Charlotte, N.C., opened with a forum discussion on today’s hot regulatory and compliance topics. With state and federal regulators on stage, the discussion included dispute resolution with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, TRID, marketing services agreements and more. Read on for the details.
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NS3: Industry’s best honored with OR Awards
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016
For the fifth year, October Research, LLC, presented its annual awards for leadership, innovation and philanthropy, with some of the brightest stars in the title industry recognized for their work. Read on for the details.
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NS3: Summit opens with BB&T keynote
Posted Date: Monday, June 6, 2016
Hoping to keep the industry on a fast track to compliance and business building, the 12th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) opens its doors at the Sheraton and Le Meredien hotels in Charlotte, N.C. Read on for a preview of this year’s NS3.
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