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Housing Wire
MARCH 12, 2024
million to fund a training grant that would, in part, “enable specialized training that will prepare counselors to support expanded HECM counseling and to better understand property valuation bias so that they can effectively counsel clients on this topic,” according to congressional justifications for the budget. HUD is requesting $2.5
Walitt Solutions
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The 2025/ 2026 rollout of the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) will be here before we know it, and Walitt Solutions is ensuring you, your colleagues, and partners are up-to-speed on this “report revolution.” Who needs to understand the new URAR? There will be no more form numbers.
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Appraisal Today
APRIL 19, 2024
For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. The transformation is required at the end of 2026 with testing beginning late 2025. He has been around for a long time.
Appraisal Today
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
To see the timeline (from 2018 to 2026) PDF, Click Here Too large to include in this newsletter. Appraisers must tread carefully when utilizing 2023 comparable sale data in valuation modeling and consider localized market trends.
Appraisal Today
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
By considering the unique aspects of water frontage, local regulations, environmental factors, and property-specific amenities, you can provide credible and comprehensive valuations that reflect the worth of these highly sought-after properties. and the updated URAR.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
The conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday laid out three broad strategic goals for 2022 to 2026: safety and soundness, equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing, and responsibly managing FHFA’s infrastructure. But the status of the agency’s efforts to accomplish that goal is less clear.
Appraisal Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The conversation focused on the limitations of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and emphasized the necessity of qualified appraisers in property valuation; specifically for all purchase transactions. Mortgage lending is very, very cyclical. Chrisman focuses on the mortgage lending industry and is very savvy.
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