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Conference Coverage: Creating a ‘bullet-proof’ appraisal
Posted Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
Valuation Review traveled to Las Vegas for the Appraisal Summit and Expo conference to listen and learn from the experts in the profession. One of the topics discussed was making appraisals “bullet-proof” and avoiding reports being sent back. How can appraisers achieve these accurate appraisal reports? Read on to learn of what one technology company is doing to assist appraisers.
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FHA typo causes comparable search confusion
Posted Date: Monday, November 16, 2015
A recent change in the comparable search rule for appraisers corrected confusion caused by a typo in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) handbook. Valuation Review reached out to Department of Housing and Urban Development representative Brian Sullivan to clarify what remains outlined policy in the FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook.
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Your View: TAF president says appraiser fees are an issue
Posted Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
The idea of workers trying to do more for less money is an unenviable task, to say the least. Such can be the case in the appraisal profession. Valuation Review reached out to The Appraisal Foundation President David S. Bunton for his insight to this challenge. Read on to hear what Bunton had to say.
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AI seminar helps with FHA Handbook
Posted Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
The Appraisal Institute (AI) is offering a seminar to help appraisers gain a better understanding of the Federal Housing Administration’s new FHA Handbook. AI President M. Lance Coyle addresses how the program will bring the handbook’s requirements into focus for the appraisers.
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NAC talks training before AQB
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Members of the National Appraisal Congress (NAC) met with members of Congress and appraisal regulators to deliver a comprehensive solution for training the next generation of appraisers while removing existing inefficiencies from the process. Valuation Review reached out to NAC Chairman Jordan Petkovski for his thoughts on the topic. Read on to hear what Petkovski had to say.
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CoesterVMS adds analytics director
Posted Date: Monday, November 23, 2015
CoesterVMS announced that is has added a valuation industry pioneer to become its director of valuations and analytics. The new hire brings more than 25 years of experience to his post. Read on to find out what has the company excited about its new director.
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Your View: Virginia appraiser takes different approach to ‘shortage’ issue
Posted Date: Monday, November 16, 2015
Woody Fincham, vice president and Virginia area manager with The Trice Group and a veteran appraiser, spoke with Valuation Review about whether the appraisal industry is not fighting a shortage of workers, but may be too crowded. Read on to hear what Fincham had to say.
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Dart Appraisal announces several key promotions
Posted Date: Monday, November 23, 2015
National appraisal management company Dart Appraisal recently announced several key employee promotions and a new hire. Read on for news about the Troy, Mich.-based company’s new leadership.
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Mortgage company cited for improper appraisal fees
Posted Date: Monday, November 23, 2015
A national mortgage company has reached a settlement with regulators over charges that it improperly charged settlement fees related to its appraisal affiliated business. The company has agreed to pay more than $10 million to settle the charges. Read on to find out why the regulators thought the appraisal fees were improper.
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Judge rules on Texas appraisal lawsuit
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
The city of Austin’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Texas’ appraisal policies has been ruled on by a U.S. District Court judge. Read on to see where the case stands.
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Company settles with town after 'lowballing' appraisals
Posted Date: Monday, November 23, 2015
Former residents of the old mining town of Picher, Okla., will each receive a few thousand dollars just in time for the holidays thanks to a class-action settlement reached with an appraisal company accused of intentionally undervaluing their properties. Read on to find out why the residents banded together to take on the appraisal firm in court.
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Study: Valuation perception gap narrows
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Quicken Loans reports the gap between average home appraisals and expected homeowner value narrowed in October, but by how much? Read on to see where Quicken is saying this trend is headed.
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Fewer zombie foreclosures, RealtyTrac says
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
There were a significantly lower number of vacant property foreclosures in the third quarter, according to data released by RealtyTrac. Read on to learn what this data showed.
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Texas AMC brings two new staff members on board
Posted Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
Valuation Partners has expanded its company, bringing two new people into the fold to enhance leadership and help handle future growth. Read on to learn the identity of these two individuals and what expertise they bring to the company.
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Analytics company announces new hire
Posted Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
Clayton Holdings, LLC announced the hiring of a new executive. Read on to hear more about this individual and the executive skills and duties he brings to the table.
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LRES taps tech veteran as new CTO
Posted Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
National REO and appraisal management company LRES Corp., has hired Mike Rasooli, a nearly three-decade veteran of technology development, as its new chief technology officer.
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Company rebrands valuation product
Posted Date: Monday, November 23, 2015
NDC has announced that it is creating a new brand for its research and valuation product, separate from the name of the company. The move is the first of a number of standalone product launches the company is planning. Read on for all of the details.
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OnCourse Learning offers appraisal textbook
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2015
OnCourse Learning, a provider of regulatory and compliance education solutions for industries including real estate, announced the release of literature valuable to the appraiser. Read on to learn more of what is available.
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Your View: AMC works to help improve efficiency
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
There are many key components to successful appraising – efficiency ranks very high on the lists for all parties involved. Valuation Review spoke with Pro Teck Services CEO Tom O’Grady and Chief Compliance Officer Jeff Dickstein to learn what AMCs must do to achieve maximum efficiency. Read on to hear what these individuals had to say.
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Some appraisers not ‘identifying’ with badges
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Comergence says the fact that appraisers are not required to show an identification badge to the owner of a house before entrance is a problem. The company has provided a means of identification that has drawn mixed reviews. Read on to learn why the company’s proposal has been met with some resistance.
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