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Where will future appraisers come from?
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
A panel of top executives recently addressed proposed plans to train future appraisers and clarifying the status of trainees within the industry. Valuation Review was in attendance for the insightful discussion. Read on to hear what they had to say.
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Virtual reality could be future of training
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
William Fall, chairman and CEO of the William Fall Group, has some ideas about how future appraisers should be educated for entrance into the profession. Virtual reality technology could enhance training for new appraisers in a cost-efficient way, he said. Read on to hear more details.
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ASC exec addresses National Registry, more
Posted Date: Monday, October 10, 2016
Appraisal Subcommittee Executive Director Jim Park addressed several issues and updated appraisers on what’s happening in Washington, D.C., at the 2016 Appraisal Summit and Expo conference in Las Vegas. Valuation Review was in attendance to hear Park’s presentation, which included information surrounding the National Registry. Read on to hear what he had to say.
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Real estate coalition questioning APB’s Green guidance
Posted Date: Monday, October 10, 2016
An industry coalition led by the Real Estate Roundtable submitted a comment letter to the Appraisal Practices Board outlining several concerns on the valuation of green properties. Read on to learn more.
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Georgia chief tax appraiser fired
Posted Date: Monday, September 26, 2016
Fulton County’s chief tax appraiser has been fired for what he claims was an error by a third-party vendor contracted by the tax commissioner. Read on to learn more about this dismissal.
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Organizer reflects on Appraisal Summit a success
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Appraisers gathered at Las Vegas’ Bally’s Hotel for the 2016 Appraisal Summit and Expo. Valuation Review was in attendance and spoke with Columbia Institute Founder George Harrison, who also served as the conference’s producer. Read on to learn what Harrison had to say about this year’s event.
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Fifth Third Bank signs on for appraisal services
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Urban Lending Solutions announced that Fifth Third Bank has engaged in a supplier partner relationship with Urban Lending Solutions Appraisals. Read on to learn more about this partnership.
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ValVets awarded nationwide federal contract
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Zaio Corporation announced that ValVets Appraisal Management has been awarded a prime task order blanket purchase agreement by a federal agency. Read on to learn more.
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Firm promotes valuation specialist
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016
BBG announced the appointment of Jack W. Bass II as senior managing director-healthcare for the firm. Read on to learn more.
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Texas appraisal district chief appraiser retires
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Gregg County Appraisal District in Texas approved a $2.6 million budget for the 2017 calendar year, while accepting the retirement announcement of its chief appraiser. Read on to learn more.
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‘Dark Store’ lawsuits hit county appraiser
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
A chain of big-box stores in Texas is suing for big property tax markdowns, asserting that its buildings are comparable to empty stores. Read on to learn more.
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Veteran appraiser highlights preparation for legal work
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Appraisers seeking ways to do commercial work can find help and guidance from a number of sources. Pyramid Real Estate Consulting Network’s Brian Ginter spoke to Valuation Review with specific information to help commercial appraisers find success and to expand their businesses. Read on to learn more.
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Appraiser sued in timberland dispute
Posted Date: Monday, October 10, 2016
A Missouri company has filed suit against an appraiser for alleged errors when handling about 4,200 acres of timberland. Read on to learn more details about this lawsuit.
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Housing market steady, Freddie Mac says
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Freddie Mac released a new housing index showing South Carolina and two Georgia metro areas entering historic levels of housing activity. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Nowcast shows steady, slow CRE price growth
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Ten-X released its latest Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Nowcast. The monthly pricing index forecasts CRE pricing trends in real time. Read on to learn more about this report’s findings.
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Technology product proving to better assist appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, October 10, 2016
Appraiser Genie, a leading technology provider to the valuation profession, is giving appraisers a solid tool to help complete assignments both accurately and quickly. Valuation Review spoke to Andy Arledge, the company president, to discuss all this technological software can do. Read on to learn more.
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Ohio county strikes technology deal
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Stark County in Ohio has signed an agreement for an integrated computer-assisted mass appraisal software. Read on to learn more about this new technology available to the county.
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Report: Miami homeownership sliding despite growth
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Ten-X released its Second Quarter 2016 Economic and Single-Family Housing Market Outlook Report for Miami, which reveals that although home sales continue to improve, the area’s homeownership rate has fallen to its lowest level since bottoming out in mid-2014. Read on to learn more from this report.
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Oklahoma official questions appraiser oversight
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
A Tulsa County official questioned the need for proposed legislation that would require sheriff’s appraisers in counties with a population of more than 65,000 to be certified real estate appraisers, licensed real estate brokers or licensed real estate professionals with at least two years’ experience. Read on to learn more.
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AI shares golf course valuation methods
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
More appraisers are valuing golf course properties and are bringing sophisticated new methodology to the market and appraisal practice, according to a new Appraisal Institute resource. Read on for more details.
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Global DMS integrates with LoanSafe
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Global DMS has integrated its eTrac platform with LoanSafe Appraisal Manager from CoreLogic. Read on to learn more details about this move.
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BBG names senior managing director
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
BBG announced the appointment of the former chief appraiser of one of Ohio’s largest banks to a senior executive position with the firm. Read on to learn more.
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ASA offers assistance for opposition on IRS Section 2704 regulations
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
The Treasury Department released proposed regulations under Section 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code. These proposed regulations, released through the American Society of Appraisers, would make significant changes to the manner in which minority interests in family-controlled entities are valued for estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax purposes. Read on to learn more.
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Insights from across the country on appraisal industry
Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2016
Valuation Review’s sixth annual Voice of the Appraiser special report spans the country in providing an exclusive look into what is happening in the appraisal industry. More than 1,100 industry participants representing all 50 states, plus Guam and Puerto Rico, provided an honest and comprehensive look at the valuation landscape. Thanks to our sponsor Landy Insurance Agency, the Voice of the Appraiser special report is now available. Download your free copy today!
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ASA announces award winners
Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2016
The American Society of Appraisers Awards Ceremony took place in September at the 2016 ASA International Appraisers Conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Read on to find out who the award recipients are for this year.
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Appraiser training workshops not meeting real needs, says CEO
Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2016
The problems associated with real estate valuation seem to be many in number. Appraisers are being offered expensive workshops that promise effective small business management tools. One company CEO says they do not. Read on to learn more.
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