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  Valuation industry expressing ‘thanks’Wednesday, November 19, 2025 What are appraisers "thankful" for? Thanksgiving is truly a special time of the year for family and friends. For this holiday feature, Valuation Review reached out to several individuals within the appraisal profession who shared some of their sentiments as we all look forward to celebrating on Nov. 27.
 Reggora ‘rethinks’ the appraisal process with 24-hour appraisalWednesday, November 19, 2025 “Instead of waiting until the very end of the loan cycle to order an appraisal, we collect property data very early on within the loan process, so that by the time the appraiser steps in, they’ve already got everything they need to make their analysis,” Reggora co-founder and CEO Brian Zitin told Valuation Review. Zitin recently unveiled the company's "24-Hour Appraisal," which he calls "Streamlined Appraisal." Read on for the full conversation with Zitin.
 JLL Value & Risk Advisory adds executive directorWednesday, November 19, 2025 JLL’s Value and Risk Advisory platform recently announced a key appointment within the commercial firm. The company now has a new executive director based in Washington, D.C. Read on to find out who this individual is.
CRE activity showed a drop during government shutdownWednesday, November 19, 2025 A recent report showed a drop in commercial real estate (CRE) numbers. LightBox, a provider of CRE data and technology, recently released its October CRE Activity Index. The report registered 106.2, down from 116.8 in September.
ATTOM: Number of foreclosure filings on the riseWednesday, November 19, 2025 “Foreclosure activity continued its steady upward trend in October, the eighth straight month of year-over-year increases," ATTOM CEO Rob Barber said in a release. ATTOM's October U.S. Foreclosure Market Report showed significant foreclosure filings.
Two coastal mortgage lenders set to combine operationsWednesday, November 19, 2025 Atlantic Coast Mortgage (ACM) is an independent mortgage lender licensed in 40 states, primarily engaged in the origination of 1-4 family residential mortgage loans and construction loans. ACC is set to acquire Tidewater Mortgage Services, Intc. in a strategic move for both companies.
 Some peace of mind for appraisersMonday, November 17, 2025 Simon Blackburn, founder and CEO of MtgeFi, a company dealing with mortgage trends, performance and data for mortgage technology and service providers, shared his thoughts at a recent appraisal conference on the job security of appraisers. How should appraisers feel about their security? Read on for the answer and the full conversation with Blackburn.
 Opteon acquires Equity Valuation Partners Monday, November 17, 2025 “Modernization isn’t about replacing professionals, it’s about enabling them to deliver more value,” Opteon CEO Chris Knight said. Knight shared this thought and others following the Opteon's acquisition of Equity Valuation Partners. Read on for more details surrounding this key appraisal acquisition.
 Cotality examines October property marketMonday, November 17, 2025 According to Cotality, inventory for October rose to the highest level since 2019. The report also revealed softening prices and listings that are lagging, and regional market differences are stark. Read on to learn more.
Lender launches first rental AVM for DSCR loansMonday, November 17, 2025 Clear Capital recently announced Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions' LLC, a nonbank wholesale and correspondent non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lender, groundbreaking enhancement to its debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loan program. This new technological enhancement incorporating Clear Capital’s Rental AVM marks an industry first.
AI-powered platform adds appraisal underwriting Monday, November 17, 2025 More examples of artificial intelligence (AI) are surfacing to expedite matters. Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, recently announced that its AI Originator Assistant now performs collateral analysis alongside credit, income and asset reviews.
HUD secretary says programs struggled during shutdownMonday, November 17, 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner recently noted that "HUD kept critical services online for the more than 4 million American families that depend on HUD assistance to keep a roof over their heads,” during the government's shutdown. Turner delivered an update on the status of vital HUD programs during the shutdown.
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