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Class Valuation acquires AMC AppraisalTek

Housing Wire

In 2018, Class Valuation, then Class Appraisal, acquired reverse-mortgage focused AMC Landmark Network. Both are alternatives to the traditional appraisal, and potentially reduce the amount of time an appraiser spends driving to and performing an on-site inspection. The acquisition is Class Valuation’s fifth in recent years.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms. For example, appraisal turn time has swelled 65% from 2018, according to recent data published by Freddie Mac. Appraiser shortage. Poor data visibility.

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Digital Agriculture Forms Lead to Better Farm Data

GoForrmz

Originally published on 06/27/2018 Collect better farm data with digital agriculture forms Whether you’re a local farmer, a member of the Farm Service Agency, or a USDA Information Technology specialist, odds are your work has been dramatically impacted by the rise of precision agriculture.

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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser

McKissock

property inspections), or prepare for retirement. For example, you might want to hire a tech-savvy trainee who can help you modernize your process, or a trainee with marketing experience who can help bring in more clients. As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee.

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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

Realtor

“For a hybrid appraisal, the inspection, sketch, and photos are completed by a third party,” says Matthew Love , a HUD/FHA-approved Certified Residential Appraiser at Real Estate Bees. The hybrid appraisal uses a form almost identical to the URAR, but the appraiser doesn’t go to the property.

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Sandalwood Homes For Sale

Houston Properties

However, newer properties such as modern townhomes and Victorian mansions sit well with Sandalwood’s peaceful atmosphere. Despite its distance from inner Houston, all the amenities and modern comforts of city living are present in Sandalwood. – 2018: #5 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide.

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All The Houstonian Estates Condos For Sale In Houston

Houston Properties

The Houstonian Estates also takes pride in a long list of unique and modern amenities. Nestled in the heart of Galleria, the 28-story highrise condominium features Modern Art Deco architecture. Highland Tower is a “modern-meets-classic” highrise designed by Ziegler Cooper Architects. Highland Tower.