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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier

Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. The two desktop appraisal solutions were developed to meet new desktop appraisal guidelines in April.

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Veros acquires appraisal management company Valligent

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

The parent company of appraisal software firm Veros Real Estate Solutions has acquired California-based appraisal management company Valligent Technologies. Its bend toward digital valuation services comes during a time of growing acceptance by Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and the VA to use desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals.

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Clear Capital will lay off 27% of its workforce

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S. Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets.

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11 Twitter accounts to help you stay up-to-date on the housing market

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Bill McBride : (@calculatedrisk) Bill McBride is the author of the Calculated Risk economics blog and writes a real estate newsletter. Kushi also co-hosts the REconomy Podcast, which discusses economic issues that impact real estate, housing and affordability. real estate research firm, in 2001.

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Clear Capital cuts 24% of its workforce in restructuring

Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital has conducted a new round of layoffs as part of a company restructuring plan. We looked at this as not just an adjustment to the current market climate, but also looking at the current shift that’s happening in the valuation industry.

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The Supply Chain Reaction – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

JULY 12, 2021

Some of the biggest factors affecting the real estate industry are supply chain shortages – rising material prices are adding tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home. I have also been actively involved with the Collateral Risk Network for over a decade and am a recipient of the Valuation Visionary Award.

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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The current supply chain shortage has now been impacting the real estate industry for months. These experts will examine how real estate professionals can navigate these supply chain issues and revisit some of the points made in their June webinar, “ The Supply Chain Reaction.”

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Where are mortgage rates headed?

Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

And it is challenging to pin down given the surprising twists in the economy and real estate markets, which have “befuddled economists’ forecasts this year.” “We would have to go back to 2001 to find mortgage rates above 7.0%. But the timing of that depends on myriad factors. over the 1971 – 2021 period.

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Clear Capital Launches Property Valuation, Risk Assessment APIs for Streamlined Access to Modern Valuation Solutions

Clear Capital

JUNE 28, 2022

Reno, NV — June 28, 2022 — Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the launch of two Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Property Valuation API and Risk Assessment API.

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Clear Capital Announces Clear Capital Product Portal to Streamline Valuation Processes

Clear Capital

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The launch of the Product Portal decreases the time it takes for users to receive a reliable valuation, as well as analytics products, to aid them in their decision-making process. This is another step forward for us as we work to reduce friction in the valuation process for all industry players.”

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AppraisalWorks™, Clear Capital Announce Partnership to Streamline Appraisal and Valuation Review for Lenders

Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

AppraisalWorks , Clear Capital Announce Partnership to Streamline Appraisal and Valuation Review for Lenders. Banks, credit unions, loan servicers and mortgage lenders now have access to a suite of tech-enabled products for property valuation. Clear Capital is a welcomed addition to our platform.

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Clear Capital and Cherre Expand Partnership to Strengthen Investor Confidence in Investment, Management and Underwriting Decisions

Clear Capital

MARCH 27, 2024

Through Cherre’s API, customers now have access to ClearAVM , Clear Capital’s automated valuation model (AVM), where they can map and set rules to automate, standardize and validate data from multiple third parties. property through our field valuation services and analytics tools, and improve their workflows with our platform technologies.

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Inman Recognizes ClearAVM™ and ClearRank™ as a ‘Best AI-powered Platform’ in Inaugural AI Awards

Clear Capital

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Together, these technologies are revolutionizing property valuation through unmatched accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. Together, these technologies ensure valuations align with real market conditions, increasing confidence that values will hold through closing. The impact?

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Clear Capital celebrates 20th anniversary, steady year of growth with more than 350 new hires, 170 open jobs

Clear Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2021

National real estate valuation technology company well-positioned to experience continued growth in 2021. October 26, 2021 — Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced it has hired more than 350 people so far in 2021, with 170 jobs currently open and accepting applications.

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Clear Capital and LenderX Partner to Deliver Collateral Review for Appraisal Modernization

Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2023

Reno, NV – August 30, 2023 – Clear Capital , the national real estate valuation technology company, today announced a partnership with LenderX , a leading real-estate valuations SaaS provider, to deliver its lenders access to AURA , Clear Capital’s automated collateral underwriting solution.

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Clear Capital Expands Relationship with CoreLogic in Support of Modern Appraisal Readiness

Clear Capital

APRIL 20, 2023

Clear Capital Expands Relationship with CoreLogic in Support of Modern Appraisal Readiness Clear Capital’s Universal Data Collection product available to be ordered, fulfilled through CoreLogic Valuation Workflow Solutions Reno, Nev. CoreLogic’s Valuation Workflow Solutions power over 1,400 of the nation’s mortgage lenders.

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Clear Capital and BeSmartee Partner to Bring Home Value Verification Solution to Mortgage Lenders

Clear Capital

JULY 27, 2023

Our goal is to streamline different aspects of the valuation process, without introducing additional risk or compromise on accuracy,” said Kenon Chen , EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital. “So property through our field valuation services and analytics tools, and improve their workflows with our platform technologies.

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Clear Capital and ValueLink Expand Partnership to Support Recent Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes

Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

This expansion of our partnership with the ValueLink team will make it easier for lenders to adopt new options, drive appraisal modernization across the industry and ensure a better valuation experience for consumers.” Our goal is to provide customers with a complete understanding of every U.S.

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Cherre Announces Partnership with Clear Capital, Expanding Access to Market and Property Information for Investors

Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

NEW YORK / November 9, 2022 / Cherre , the leading data integration and insights platform, today announced a new partnership with Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company. residential real estate to provide insight on property value with accompanying contextual data. . About Cherre.

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Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes

Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

March 2, 2023 – Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the launch of Universal Data Collection (UDC) , the latest in the Company’s suite of products designed to support appraisal modernization. “We Clear Capital is a leading provider of hybrid appraisals for mortgage origination.

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Clear Capital Names Mei Ling EVP, Engineering; Cathy Wright Promoted to EVP, Product

Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In support of its goal to accelerate the digital appraisal movement and improve the collateral valuation experience through thoughtful innovation, Clear Capital® has announced two senior executive personnel moves focused on product delivery. February 16, 2021 —. Our goal is to provide customers with a complete understanding of every U.S.

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Clear Capital Calls on Companies to Join the Clear Capital Partner Network Focused on Appraisal Modernization

Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2022

Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the expansion of its Clear Capital Partner Network , which aims to collaborate with innovative companies to help lenders accelerate the adoption of modern appraisals and other technology advancements. “We March 1, 2022 —. Innovation for All.

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Clear Capital announces automated appraisal photo review innovation through ClearCollateral Review

Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

December 15, 2021 — Clear Capital®, a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the innovation of ClearPhoto , a powerful set of AI-driven rules built into ClearCollateral® Review , automating the review of property photos and ensuring they are aligned with the appraisal data and sketch. 949-280-4704. ###.

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Clear Capital’s appraisal underwriting risk analyzer, AURA, now available through ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass Platform

Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

ClearAVM , Clear Capital’s AI-powered automated valuation model, measures valuation accuracy by instantly confirming whether the appraised value aligns with market comparables. Together, Clear Capital and ICE Mortgage Technology are simplifying access to world-class valuation products.

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Clear Capital Announces ClearInsight+ to Support Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR Solution

Clear Capital

AUGUST 31, 2022

Set of Products Includes Property Data Report and Completion Report, Which Is Backed by a Nationwide Network of Trained Real Estate Agents and Brokers. We’re pleased to support Freddie Mac to offer lenders a comprehensive set of dependable property valuation products they need to adopt ACE+ PDR, all in one spot.”

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Clear Capital Announces Desktop Appraisal, Desktop Property Data Collection Solutions

Clear Capital

MARCH 30, 2022

Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection , two products designed to further modernize and increase certainty in the appraisal process. March 30, 2022 —. Continued Innovation. Media Contact: Ryan Hall. 949-280-4704. ###.

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Clear Capital Launches AURA™ to Automate and Advance Appraisal Review Process

Clear Capital

AUGUST 8, 2023

ClearCollateral® Scores — Includes Clear Capital’s Valuation Accuracy Score, Value Confidence Score, and Report Quality Score, all of which are purpose-built to determine the quality of the appraisal and flag any under- or overvaluation risk. Risky Terms — Detect bias within the appraisal with risky terms rules.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Excerpts from the letter: … including, but not limited to, experience in real estate market analysis and real estate brokerage, including: • Evaluating and pricing residential real estate. My comments: Real estate agents and brokers are salespersons. which can relate to valuation.

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Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions

Houston Properties

JANUARY 12, 2022

Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions. Review current Houston real estate data & lessons from past hurricanes and trends. For the broad Houston real estate market, all major indicators point to growth during the year. Inflation’s Impact On Real Estate.

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Clear Capital named in HousingWire’s Tech 100

Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Story by HousingWire Clear Capital is a national real estate valuation technology company that has been developing solutions to build confidence in real estate decisions since 2001.

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Reggora Partners With Clear Capital to Bring Improved Appraisal Quality Control to Mortgage Lenders

Clear Capital

APRIL 21, 2022

Reggora , an appraisal management software company that is modernizing residential real estate valuation for lenders, appraisers, and borrowers, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, to offer valuation quality control.

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Clear Capital Announces Updates to Universal Data Collection to Align with Uniform Property Dataset

Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By reducing the volume of required data, UDC streamlines the collection process for inspection-based valuation and delivers UPD-compliant data, removing complexities and making property data collection review and underwriting easier and more efficient for mortgage lenders. UDC has now been updated to gather and deliver the UPD.

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

The media coverage focuses on real estate agents having difficulty showing homes, etc. percent, matching October 2022’s rate and the highest rate since 2001,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. In my small city, a local broker compiled a weekly list of sales and listings. I wrote this up yesterday.

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SFR with ADU or Two Units?

Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Estate and divorce require heavy networking over time with real estate agents, the primary referral source. These millions of properties across the US represent a significant subset of the larger real-estate market which has not adequately priced the cost of climate risk into its valuation. percent from 6.42

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Are Appraisers Professionals?

Appraisal Today

JULY 12, 2024

Valuing Appraiser Professionalism: A Blueprint for Survival By Jo Traut, McKissock Learning Excerpts: Having spent nearly three decades in the field of real estate appraisal, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of our profession, particularly with respect to technological advancements. I got it for MLS access.

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VA Update for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Excerpts: …the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), is known throughout the valuation community for respecting the work of appraisers and maintaining reasonable fee schedules. The questions: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are making desktop appraisals a permanent fixture in their valuation offerings. Haunted House Appraisals.

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LRES acquires REO services firm Keystone Asset Management

Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2021

LRES Corporation , a California-based REO and valuation services company , has inked a deal to acquire Keystone Asset Management , a REO property management firm that also offers related services. Keystone, headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, claims to have managed $130 billion in real estate as a real estate services provider.

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Too many appraisers?

Appraisal Today

JUNE 10, 2022

Here we consider how these “frictions” will behave as appraisal demand has dropped, just as each of the five forces have found ways to reduce or “eliminate” the need for valuation expertise. Construction started in 2001 and took three years to complete with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a swimming pool. Should you do lender work?

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NAR Appraisal Survey 2022

Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The eight percent who cite other valuation methods most often explained that they use a hybrid approach or mostly an exterior appraisal. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie Mae, Real estate market, Disbility, Redlining, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. Lot Size: 0.06

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Fannie Mae: No Appraisals Required? 3-10-23

Appraisal Today

MARCH 31, 2023

Fannie Mae: Appraisals are no longer the default option: Value Acceptance replaces Appraisal Waiver Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on March 1 to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” How did I accomplish getting so many referrals?

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Clear Capital and ICE Mortgage Technology Expand Partnership to Support Adoption of Modern Appraisal Programs

Clear Capital

JULY 13, 2023

By pulling key loan information directly from the Encompass ® loan file, lenders can quickly and easily place valuation orders. Clear Capital’s automated status updates keep the lender informed in real-time. property through our field valuation services and analytics tools, and improve their workflows with our platform technologies.

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

ChatGPT: Valuable Tool or a Replacement for Real Estate Appraisers? Guest Residence was built in 2001 with quality wood frame construction, smooth stucco exterior siding, and clay roof. As I talk with appraiser colleagues and real estate agents, I’m hearing this sentiment quite a bit. garage as well. Meanwhile, Ms.

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Clear Capital Announces Property Analytics API Solution to Streamline Consistent Property Insights for Home Equity Lenders

Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The API empowers lenders with comprehensive property valuations and insights that persist consistently from prequalification through closing, helping to avoid valuation discrepancies that commonly disrupt the loan process.

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Clear Capital completes acquisition of CubiCasa

Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Combination of national valuation tech company and innovative proptech startup will accelerate appraisal modernization and further democratize property data and insights. property through our field valuation services and analytics tools, and improve their workflows with our platform technologies. About Clear Capital. About CubiCasa.

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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier

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