|
Bridging the technology gap in appraising
Posted Date: Monday, December 22, 2014
Change hasn’t come swiftly to the appraisal profession over the years, but the largest independent appraisal company in the U.S. is changing that. Keep reading to see how one company is implementing new technologies to help its appraisers cut their average turn times by roughly 30 percent.
|
|
|
ASB proposes changes to 2016-17 USPAP
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
The Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation has released proposed changes for the 2016-17 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Keep reading to see what changes could be on the horizon for USPAP.
|
|
|
Solar becoming standard for some builders
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Homebuilders in some parts of the country have decided to renounce the traditional roof shingle in favor of its solar-powered equivalent. Keep reading to see why appraisers would be well served to brush up on “green” valuation standards.
|
|
|
Appraisal, property valuation fraud on decline
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
A new report shows that appraisal and property fraud are on the decline from previous years. Continue reading to see what industry experts attribute the decline to.
|
|
|
Global valuation firm’s acquisition to enhance appraisal division
Posted Date: Monday, December 15, 2014
The world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm announced an acquisition that will enhance its appraisal, consulting, environmental and property condition consulting services. Keep reading for the details.
|
|
|
AQB continues to tweak appraiser background check proposal
Posted Date: Monday, December 8, 2014
The Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation released a new exposure draft for comment pertaining to changes in language over impending appraiser background check criteria. Keep reading to see what the proposed changes entail.
|
|
|
Appraisal Foundation announces board appointments
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
The Appraisal Foundation announced its 2015 officer and board appointments to the board of trustees, as well as appointments to the organization’s three independent boards. Appointees include individuals from the real estate, personal property and business valuation disciplines. Keep reading to see who will be charged with guiding the foundation over the coming years.
|
|
|
A different way to look at comps
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
According to a new article, appraisers can simulate the actions and thought processes of buyers by taking a different approach to how they look at comps. Keep reading to see why one expert recommends looking at comps from another angle.
|
|
|
Fannie, Freddie continue policies to get housing back on track
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
There has been a noticeable push to relax lending standards over the past several months to help remedy housing stagnation caused by post-crash restrictions. Keep reading to see the new measure from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that is aimed at helping first-time buyers finally be able to buy again.
|
|
|
Does wind power drain home values?
Posted Date: Monday, December 15, 2014
The collateral damage that comes along with new technologies often takes years to get sorted out, but new research is providing answers on the financial implications that some alternative energy sources have on residential neighborhoods.
|
|
|
Last player in $100M appraisal scheme finds out fate
Posted Date: Monday, December 15, 2014
The last member associated with a Western Pennsylvania mortgage fraud ring that led to more than $100 million in fraudulent loans being issued thanks to fraudulent appraisals had his day in court Dec. 10. Keep reading for the details.
|
|
|
Court rules that property appraiser is entitled to budget
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Florida county commissioners have no authority to dictate a property appraiser’s budget, according to a recent ruling from the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals. Continue reading to see the case details.
|
|
|
Tool designed to help appraisers meet new Fannie requirements
Posted Date: Monday, December 8, 2014
A nationwide provider of appraisal management and technology has launched its proprietary appraisal review system for the lending and appraisal industries. The system is designed to give lenders and appraisers quality control, analytics and compliance tools to meet the newest industry guidelines, including those from Fannie’s Collateral Underwriter. Keep reading for more information.
|
|
|
AQB answers questions on experience, education and eligibility requirements
Posted Date: Monday, December 22, 2014
The Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation, which establishes the minimum education, experience and examination requirements for real property appraisers to obtain a state license or certification, has issued its December Q&A in response to appraisers’ questions on experience, education and eligibility requirements. Keep reading to see the AQB’s guidance.
|
|
|
Inflated appraisal at the center of $250M dispute
Posted Date: Monday, December 22, 2014
A Dallas jury reached its verdict on whether one banking giant knowingly passed off an inflated appraisal on another, resulting in $250 million in losses. Continue reading to see the details of the case.
|
|
|
New valuation tool to help appraisers defend comps, adjustments
Posted Date: Monday, December 22, 2014
A provider of valuation solutions for appraisers has announced the release of a desktop valuation tool that provides appraisers with the ability to select their comps in a defensible manner and generate adjustments that are mathematically accurate, transparent and defensible.
|
|
|
Companies integrate appraisal software with eye on compliance
Posted Date: Monday, December 22, 2014
A provider of appraisal tracking and management software for lenders and AMCs and the company that pioneered appraisal data verification technology announced that they have integrated their flagship technologies to enhance appraisal compliance. Continue reading to learn about the new partnership.
|
|