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FTC cites Louisiana board for improper C&R oversight
Posted Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board, alleging that the group is unreasonably restraining price competition for appraisal services in Louisiana, and exceeding the mandate on providing for customary and reasonable fees set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act. Read on for more details and the board’s response.
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Appraisers, bank rep weigh in on demands
Posted Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Requirements put upon the shoulders of residential appraisers are becoming so heavy that one industry veteran is turning down a high percentage of lender assignments. Valuation Review spoke with experts from Area Appraisal Services, Inc. and Amegy Bank in Texas about lender assignment standards. Read on to hear what they told us.
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Consultant selects top 3 challenges
Posted Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
A Texas certified appraiser and licensed broker, asked what he felt are the main challenges facing appraisers today, picked out three top areas. Read on to find out what he told Valuation Review those specific challenges are and how appraisers can deal with such adversity.
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Demand strong for rural appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Appraisers often are challenged by properties located in a rural setting. One veteran appraiser suggests that rural appraisers enjoy benefits that other appraisers may not. Read on to find out more about what he had to say about the advantages of rural appraising.
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AI lobbies on Hill to modernize regulations
Posted Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
More than 100 Appraisal Institute professionals went to Capitol Hill earlier urging congressional support for the modernization of the appraisal regulatory process, the Appraisal Institute announced. Read on to learn more.
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Commercial Corner: Report writing software helpful
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
One commercial appraiser suggests knowledge of report writing software packages is important to be in the business for the long run. Read on to find out what the Massachusetts firm’s appraiser told Valuation Review.
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AIC recognizes fraud prevention efforts
Posted Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
The Appraisal Institute of Canada has concerns about recent allegations of fraud relating to syndicated mortgage offerings, according to a release, and said it supports the Government of Ontario's recent budget initiatives to protect Ontario investors. Read on to learn more.
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Groups announce credentialed exam
Posted Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
An exam for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations credential for fair value measurement is available now. Read on for more information about this exam.
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Accurate Group expands team
Posted Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
Accurate Group announced the expansion of its sales team, the company announced. Read on to learn who these new members are and what it means for the company’s valuation services.
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AI: Low-cost landscaping boosts value
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
The Appraisal Institute reminds homeowners that inexpensive landscaping improvements can add to home values and help increase salability. Read on to learn more.
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NAHB: Builder confidence near decade high
Posted Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
In another sign indicating that the housing market continues to strengthen, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose two points in May to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Read on to learn more from this report.
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Report: Appraisal values keep behind expectations
Posted Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Homeowner and appraiser views of home values are diverging more each month, according to the National Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Report: Residential inventory keeps declining
Posted Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Summit Valuations announced the release of its May Residential Real Estate Market Overview based on data compiled in April 2017, the most current industry information available. The company’s chief valuation officer gives his analysis.
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Real estate financial solution company hires veteran
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Emerald Capital, LLC announced the hiring of James E. Canavan as originator/portfolio manager serving Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Read on to learn more about this hire.
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PNC Bank program eases homebuying experience
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Most homebuyers will agree that purchasing a house can be a stressful experience. PNC Bank is introducing a product that it says might relieve some of that stress. Read on to find out more.
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Valuation company offers audit services
Posted Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
Clayton Holdings, LLC announced that it has developed an enhanced internal audit services program designed to help bank and lender clients, the company announced. Read on to learn more.
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HAR brings Remine technology to members
Posted Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
The Houston Association of Realtors has signed a multiyear license with Remine to bring big data and predictive analytics to more than 36,000 real estate professionals throughout the greater Houston area, the association announced. Read on to learn more.
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Man guilty of murdering appraiser
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017
A man was found guilty of killing and robbing a Maryland appraiser and his wife inside their home in February 2015. Read on to learn more details.
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FHA appraisal training announced
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017
A Federal Housing Administration appraiser training course has been scheduled for late June. Read on to find out the details and how to register.
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NS3 Live: Lenders, regulators tackle top issues
Posted Date: Monday, June 12, 2017
Distinguished panelists spoke to key issues on the minds of those in the industry at the 2017 National Settlement Services Summit in San Antonio. Richard Horn, founding attorney, Richard Horn, Legal, PLLC, moderated the annual open forum session, which followed a pair of sessions addressing eClosings and an economic update from Fannie Mae Deputy Chief Economist Mark Palim. Read on for a brief recap of what the panel said.
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NS3: Make a Child Smile brings ‘enduring delights’ to San Antonio children
Posted Date: Monday, June 12, 2017
For the sixth year, attendees at October Research, LLC’s National Settlement Services Summit took time out of their plans to make a difference in area children’s lives. Read on for details of the Make a Child Smile presentation, and how San Antonio foster children will receive “one of the most enduring delights of childhood.”
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