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Fear, exhaustion facing appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Are appraisers just flat out tired and afraid of doing the wrong thing all the time? Bryan S. Reynolds, a certified commercial and residential appraiser in Kentucky and Tennessee, spoke to Valuation Review about these perceived feelings within the industry. Read on to learn more of what he told us.
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Appraiser tips for successful longevity
Posted Date: Monday, August 28, 2017
New Jersey veteran appraiser Jim Bogris finds that working at his craft his way has served him well during his many years in the appraisal profession. Valuation Review talked to Bogris about that and other industry topics he gave his opinion on. Read on to find out all that he told us.
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Valuation Research Corporation names co-CEO
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Valuation Research Corporation has named Justin Johnson co-CEO. Johnson had been managing partner of the company’s San Francisco office. Read on to learn more about this hire and his specific duties.
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Greystone’s FHA team has new member
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Greystone announced that Kelley Klobetanz has joined as a managing director on the FHA team. Read on to learn more about this company hire and what specific roles the new member will assume.
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AI CEO resigns
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Appraisal Institute accepted the resignation of CEO Frederick H. Grubbe. Read on for more details about this announcement.
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Appraisal firm, HouseCanary join forces
Posted Date: Monday, August 28, 2017
Independent Settlement Services announced it will offer a new valuation product to lenders through a partnership with HouseCanary. Read on to find out more about this merger.
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ASA releases third business valuation technical paper
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
The Business Valuation Committee of the American Society of Appraisers released its third business valuation special topics-technical paper: “The Use of Management’s Prospective Financial Information by a Valuation Analyst.” Read on to learn more.
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Dart Appraisal announces role change
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Dart Appraisal announced the promotion of one of its team members to the position of vice president of compliance and process control. Read on for more information and the identity of this individual.
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AI recognizes appraiser with debut honor
Posted Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
The Appraisal Institute announced it has bestowed a first-time honor to one of its members. Read on to find out who has been recognized by the organization.
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Valucentric announces expansion
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Valucentric LLC has announced ongoing expansion into the States Colorado, Tennessee and Massachusetts. Read on to learn more.
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Real estate professionals look to solar power
Posted Date: Monday, July 17, 2017
Research has shown that the use of solar energy can add value to one’s home and is changing the way people approach buying and selling property. The U.S. Department of Energy outlines what solar energy can do for the valuation profession. Read on to learn more.
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Illinois court rules in favor of Zillow
Posted Date: Monday, September 4, 2017
A judge in the U.S. Northern District Court of Illinois has dismissed all counts in a class action complaint against online real estate marketplace Zillow.
The plaintiffs in the case, among other things, claimed Zillow’s market value model is an appraisal when it shouldn’t be, and that it fell short of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.
What were the other counts in this case against Zillow, and how did the court specifically rule on those?
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Kentucky appraiser sentenced for fraud, delegating work
Posted Date: Monday, August 21, 2017
A Kentucky appraiser has been sentenced by a district judge after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements to a federal agency. The appraiser acknowledged that he falsely certified forms. Read on to find out the extent of the fraud and the sentence the appraiser was handed down.
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Freddie, Fannie extend appraisal waivers to purchase transactions
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae recently made an announcement critical to the appraisal profession.
Fannie and Freddie would be extending appraisal waivers to purchase transactions including the buying of homes or refinancing existing mortgage loans for the first time.
This is a potential game-changer in the valuation industry.
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Summit report looks at 2017 first-half statistics
Posted Date: Monday, August 28, 2017
Summit Valuations, LLC announced the release of its August Residential Real Estate Market Overview, which is based on data collected in June. Read on for more numbers from this report.
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Platform helps AMCs, lenders better assign appraisals
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Valuation Review talked to Nationwide Appraisal Network Chief Business Development Officer Joni Pilgrim.
The discussion centered around a new platform that brings in a host of data to help lenders and AMCs in selecting appraisers for overall and maximum efficiency.
Has this platform brought in the right appraisers for the right jobs?
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ASA joint conferences will go on
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
The American Society of Appraisers joint 2017 Advanced Business Valuation and International Appraisers Conferences, to be held October 7-10 in Houston, Texas, will go on as planned in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Read on for more details and hear from the organization’s international president.
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Fannie outlines options for those impacted by Irma
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
In its ongoing efforts to support victims of natural disasters, Fannie Mae reminds those in areas impacted by Hurricane Irma of the options available for mortgage assistance. Read on to learn more and find out where you can reach out for help.
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Where will regulatory watchdogs strike again?
Posted Date: Monday, September 25, 2017
Florida Real Estate Appraiser Matthew Simmons, in Part II of this story, continues his conversation.
Simmons talks about state appraisal boards’ recent legal battles surrounding customary and reasonable fees.
Read on for the conclusion of this story.
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Millennial loan closing times vary by state
Posted Date: Monday, September 25, 2017
Millennials may wish to close home loans faster than others.
Data, however, from the latest Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker, shows average days millennials face closing loans varies widely across the U.S.
Read on to learn more from this report.
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Veteran joins Mortgage Network team
Posted Date: Monday, September 25, 2017
Mortgage Network Inc. announced a mortgage veteran with over 20 years of experience, has joined Mortgage Network’s team as a senior loan officer serving the Winchester and Lexington, Mass. regions. Read on to learn more.
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Tech company announces HMDA compliance update
Posted Date: Monday, September 25, 2017
Wipro Gallagher Solutions announced the release of its enhanced Home Mortgage Disclosure Act functionality in NetOxygen, which helps lenders comply with current and new collection and reporting requirements, prescribed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read on to learn more.
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Expanded services allows Florida appraiser to excel
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Valuation Review spoke with a Florida appraiser who began her career in commercial appraising.
She has expanded her skills and services to increase her company’s profits and offer valuable assistance for her clients.
Read on to find out who this person is and what specific services have helped her business to grow.
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Commercial Corner: BBG appoints new Florida office directors
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
BBG announced that it has appointed two real-estate industry veterans to new positions.
They will be managing directors of the firm’s recent and new offices in Miami and Tampa, Fla.
Read on to learn more.
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