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Clear Capital expands its partnership with ValueLink

Housing Wire

These alternative valuation initiatives are a gateway to a modern appraisal process, as they reduce origination times, reduce costs and provide a better experience to our borrowers,” said Aqil Ahmed , SVP of operations at ValueLink. The company’s goal is to provide customers with an understanding of every U.S.

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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

“If the Realtor says there are hardwood floors throughout, and the appraiser puts that in the appraisal report and it’s not the case, that’s a problem,” Dicks said. Some have also touted he cost benefits that desktop appraisals could bring. But appraisers, not lenders, assume the liability for producing a complete report.

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The Apple Peeled - Ask the Experts: Market Dynamics with Jonathan Miller

Miller Samuel

When Jeff and Marie asked me to be formally interviewed for their blog " The Apple Peeled " I was happy to do so, especially because I could veer off the road into issues about the current mortgage and appraisal process. The 10-year Challenge (2009 vs. 2019). In 2009, the average discount from listing was 10.2%.

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. 126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time. Source: Inc.

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BREAKING The New York State AMC Law Is Now In Effect

Miller Samuel

It sent shockwaves through the AMC-types because, in my view, it effectively destroyed their ability to hide how much they are gouging the consumer and how little the appraiser gets from the actual "appraisal fee" (typically less than half). This is why we need consumer protection in the mortgage business.

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Class Valuation Hires Industry Leader to Grow DataMaster  

DataMaster

DataMaster’s proprietary SAAS-based workflow tool helps drive efficiencies in the appraisal process by shortening turn times and increasing accuracy via automation, resulting in improved throughput and earning potential for appraisers. Founded in 2009, Class Valuation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal?

Simonson Real Estate

Despite these radical changes, the business of America carries on, somehow, some way, including commercial real estate appraisal work. How has COVID-19 affected the appraisal process and the values of the various markets and submarkets of commercial real estate?

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