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Women in appraisal industry low in number, high in performance
Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2016
In a profession predominantly comprised of males, women are more than making their mark within the appraisal industry. As October is “National Women in Business” month, Valuation Review spoke to one industry veteran who continues to promote women appraisers, the Appraisal Institute for its views on women in appraising and we talked with women enjoying successful valuation careers. Read on to hear what they all had to say.
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Experts speak to AQB Exposure Draft proposed changes
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
The Appraiser Qualifications Board issued its Second Exposure Draft on Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria in September. Prior to that, the board held a public briefing to discuss the proposed changes. Read on to find out what the panelists had to say.
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‘Be mindful of red flags,’ says Texas residential appraiser
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
In the world of valuation, appraisers must also assume the role of inspectors when on site to determine what might be some warning signs or “red flags” that would indicate unsafe and unsanitary conditions exist. Owner/partner of ABC (Appraiser’s Business Companion) and Texas certified residential appraiser Bobby Crisp addressed these warning signs appraisers must watch out for with Valuation Review. Read on to find out what he had to share.
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Service company exec discusses compliance
Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2016
Validox, LLC Founder and CCO Austin Christensen shared compliance techniques with appraisers gathered at the 2016 Appraisal Summit and Expo in Las Vegas. Valuation Review was in attendance. Read on to learn what Christensen had to say.
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AMCs, appraisers have common interests
Posted Date: Monday, November 7, 2016
AMC state issues dealing with government affairs, state activities, legislation and regulations were discussed at the 2016 Appraisal Summit and Expo in Las Vegas. REVAA Executive Director Mark Schiffman spoke to attendees about these topics and others. Valuation Review was in attendance. Read on to hear what he had to say.
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Report: Fees, turn times increased post-TRID
Posted Date: Monday, November 7, 2016
STRATMOR Group released its insights report, where Senior Partner Dr. Matt Lind presents an analysis that addresses the increasing numbers relating to appraiser fees and turn times on assignments following the implementation of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule. Valuation Review reached out to the STRATMOR Group for some observations.
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Wells Fargo settles appraisals court case
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Wells Fargo has agreed to settle a racketeering lawsuit where it has been accused of overcharging homeowners for appraisals ordered. The settlement would end a four-year case that affected loans serviced between 2005 and 2010. Read on for more details surrounding this case.
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CoreLogic home price report shows increases
Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2016
CoreLogic released its Home Price Index and HPI forecast for August 2016, reflecting that home prices are up both year over year and month over month. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Report: Home value perception gap narrows
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Quicken Loans released its report showing appraisals fell behind what homeowners were estimating in September. Read on to learn more about what this report showed.
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LRES technology officer addresses valuation data
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Through innovation and thoughtful implementation of technological enhancements, the difficult task of ensuring accuracy in commercial property valuations is now at the preparer’s fingertips. Valuation Review spoke to LRES Chief Technology Officer Clyde Prestowitz for his insight as to the importance of such valuation data. Read on to find out what he had to say.
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Summit Valuations releases whitepaper
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Summit Valuations, LLC, has released a new whitepaper on its website in which it describes the rationale behind a new real estate valuation product the company has developed. Read on to learn more about this new product.
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Home prices increase in September, CoreLogic says
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX) released its CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI) and HPI Forecast for September 2016, indicating home prices are up year-over-year and month-over-month. Read on to learn more about the findings of this report.
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PCLender releases LOS update
Posted Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
PCLender announced the release of its next-generation loan origination software system supporting consumer direct, retail, wholesale and correspondent business channels using a new interface providing many new features. Read on for more details.
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Summit Valuations expands into new office
Posted Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
Summit Valuations has relocated its headquarters to a newer facility significantly larger than the previous office space to accommodate company growth. Read on to learn more about this move.
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Voice of the Appraiser survey winners announced
Posted Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
More than 1,100 appraisers from all 50 states completed our sixth annual Voice of the Appraiser survey, and three appraisers have been selected as winners of subscriptions to Valuation Review. Read on to find out who the lucky winners are this year.
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Webinar: Compliance, appraisal reviewer issues addressed
Posted Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
Valuation Review hosted a webinar titled “Shedding Light on USPAP” featuring Robert Moorman, chief appraiser of Prosperity Bank, USA, addressing issues surrounding key provisions of the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines under USPAP. Read on to learn some of the points discussed by Moorman and find out how you can obtain your copy of the webinar.
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Valuation Partners hires executive
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Valuation Partners has hired a regional account executive to oversee business growth in the Eastern U.S. region. Read on to learn the identity of this individual.
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Expert concludes discussion on issues affecting appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
A nationally recognized authority on compliance issues and legislation relating to real estate appraisers, lending and mortgage fraud, Richard Hagar concludes his insights on key issues in the appraisal profession with Valuation Review. Read on to hear what he had to say in Part II of this feature.
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Real estate industry expert joins AXIS
Posted Date: Monday, November 7, 2016
AXIS Appraisal Management Solutions announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors. Read on to learn the identity of this appointee.
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Retailers file suit against appraisal district
Posted Date: Monday, November 7, 2016
H-E-B and Walgreens are among several retailers filing suit against the Jefferson County Appraisal District in Texas, claiming their stores have been appraised above their market value. Read on to learn more about this case.
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Florida appraiser sued over charity records
Posted Date: Monday, November 7, 2016
An Orange county property appraiser was sued by a lawyer contending the appraiser routed money from his office’s real estate seminars to a charity headed by a family member. Read on for more details.
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