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Regulators weigh in on evaluations, use of appraisals
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
The 2016 Appraisal Institute conference featured many hot topics, including those facing appraisal policy managers. One session emphasized key issues for regulators in the valuation process. Valuation Review attended this session featuring Federal Reserve Board Supervisory Financial Analyst Carmen Holly and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Appraisal Policy Specialist Robert Parson.
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Mercury Network makes big acquisition
Posted Date: Monday, August 29, 2016
Mercury Network announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to complete a major acquisition. Read on to learn more about this deal.
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Tech company buys ValVets
Posted Date: Monday, August 15, 2016
Valued Veterans, LLC, now known as ValVets, was bought by a real estate valuation technology firm, the companies announced. ValVets is a nationwide provider of appraisal and valuation services and national appraisal management company headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. Read on to learn more about this acquisition.
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ASB announces public meeting
Posted Date: Monday, August 29, 2016
The Appraisal Standards Board invites appraisers to its upcoming meeting to discuss the publishing of the Second Exposure Draft of proposed changes for the 2018-19 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Read on for more details.
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AMC: Lenders should consider other valuation services
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Are commercial evaluations a viable option for appraisers? Valuation Review reached out to LRES Operations Vice President Audrey Clearwater, who answered this question and others commercial appraisers/evaluators may be asking. Read on to find out more.
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Appraiser shortage affecting Oregon housing
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
A shortage of appraisers in Oregon is lengthening the homebuying process in the state, according to one local report. Read on for more details.
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Landmark Network acquires AMC AppraisalPro
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Landmark Network, Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of the national appraisal management company, Appraisal Pro. Read on to learn more details of this acquisition.
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Company says certification positively impacts business
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Appraisal Logistics reported that the important ISO 9001:2015 Certification the company earned in April has had a marked positive impact on the company’s growth. Read on to learn what this means for appraisers and AMCs.
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Valuation firm names new president
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield announced the promotion of a new company president. Read on to learn the identity of this individual, a member of the Appraisal Institute.
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New licensing, bonding requirements for Iowa AMCs
Posted Date: Monday, August 29, 2016
Appraisal management companies (AMCs) in Iowa now are required to comply with a new set of requirements and conditions, as mandated by a recently enacted bill. Read on to find out more about this legislation affecting appraisers.
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Is Zika affecting Florida valuations?
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Fears over the Zika virus may now be spreading to home values in some areas of Florida. In fact, with many choosing not to visit the reported infected areas of the state, will a lack of tourists result in fewer potential permanent residencies impacting real estate and appraisals? Read on to learn more.
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Report: Home value perception narrowed in July
Posted Date: Monday, August 22, 2016
Quicken Loans announced its National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI) found appraised values were an average of 1.69 percent lower than what homeowners expected in July. Read on to learn more numbers from this report.
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ABA nominates officers for 2016-17
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
The American Bankers Association’s Nominating Committee has selected the official slate of candidates for ABA officers for election at the association’s annual convention in October. Read on to learn more.
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RealtyTrac takes new name
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
RealtyTrac is rebranding itself as a go-to source for market data on virtually every real estate parcel in America by assuming a new company name. Read on for more details.
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Global futurist has ‘technical’ advice for appraisers
Posted Date: Monday, August 29, 2016
At the 2016 Appraisal Institute conference, keynote speaker Jack Uldrich presented things for people in the valuation profession to think about, including technology and leadership. Read on to hear what he had to say to appraisers in attendance.
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Appraisal veteran joins Dallas firm as a principal
Posted Date: Monday, September 26, 2016
Capright announced that prominent Dallas real estate executive Stephen Crosson has joined the firm as a principal. Read on to learn more about this appointment and how it can enhance valuation services.
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Portal program enhances appraisal data
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016
DAVID Corporation, Inc. announced the release of NAVRISK VISION Gateway, a portal program to assists clients and service providers in compiling data and property appraisal data. Read on to learn more.
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Veros offers new features
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Veros has launched the latest enhancements to VeroSELECT, a valuation management platform that provides mortgage industry users access to valuation alternatives. Read on to learn more.
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Existing home sales lose steam in July, NAR says
Posted Date: Monday, September 19, 2016
Slowed by low inventory levels in many parts of the country, existing-home sales lost momentum in July and decreased year-over-year for the first time since November 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read on to find out more of what this report had to say.
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CRE expansion to remain on slow upward path
Posted Date: Monday, September 19, 2016
On the strength of an improving labor market and strong demand for multifamily housing, commercial real estate activity should remain on an upward trajectory, with a growing share of it is expected to be in smaller markets. Read on to learn more.
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Live: Appraisal Summit enlightening
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Las Vegas’ Bally’s Hotel was the site of the 2016 Appraisal Summit and Expo.Valuation Review was in attendance as Columbia Institute Founder George R. Harrison, who also acted as conference producer for this year’s Summit, opened the proceedings by welcoming the attendees to another informative conference to highlight “boots on the ground” appraisers along with industry updates vital to the valuation profession. Read on to learn more.
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Valuation of federal real estate has common ground
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016
At the 2016 Appraisal Institute conference in Charlotte, chief appraisers Nicholas S. Hufford (U.S. General Services Administration), Timothy J. Hansen (U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Valuation Services) and John Simpson (U.S. Department of State, Evaluations Division) spoke to the specific challenges involved when appraisers value government property. Read on to hear what they had to say.
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Vendor announces alliance with Dart Appraisal
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016
First Lenders Data, Inc. announced a strategic alliance with Dart Appraisal. Read on to learn more about this partnership and what it means for appraisers.
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CoreLogic report shows home prices up
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016
CoreLogic released its Home Price Index (HPI) and HPI Forecast for July 2016, which shows home prices are up both year-over-year and month-over-month. Read on to learn more details of this report.
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Veteran appraiser relocates company in Iowa
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016
James Kesterson has been a figure in the real estate world locally for four decades. His appraisal services now have branched out to a different location to better serve the residents of Iowa’s Webster County. Read on to learn more.
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ASA announces new professional equivalency for CFAs
Posted Date: Monday, September 12, 2016
The American Society of Appraisers announced a change of policy designed to streamline credential equivalency for business valuation professionals who hold the Chartered Financial Analysts credential. Read on to learn more.
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Pro Teck Valuation hires new technology chief
Posted Date: Monday, September 12, 2016
Pro Teck Valuation Services announced that Paul Gomez has been named chief technology officer, a newly formed position within the company's executive team. Read on to learn more about this hire and his specific duties with the valuation company.
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FHA announces appraisal training sessions
Posted Date: Monday, September 12, 2016
The Federal Housing Administration will conduct two free one-day appraisal training courses in Minneapolis. Read on for the details and registration information.
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