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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. housing cannot be accomplished with a focus on appraisal alone.

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HUD, GSEs to Allow Consumers to Seek Reconsideration of Appraisal Valuations

Appraisal Buzz

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now allowing home appraisals to get a second look when bias is suspected in the appraisal process.

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Overcoming 2023’s biggest appraisal challenges

Housing Wire

Both types of initiatives are important, but no one seems to be talking about how we can get more production out of our current set of appraisers. The quickest way to ensure a faster appraisal process is going to be to learn how to work with valuation providers as partners in the process rather than the way most appraisers feel, adversaries.

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White House marks one year of PAVE appraisal bias action plan

Housing Wire

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S.

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Part of the reason why there was no perceived measurable risk attributed to this change in process was because of adapted upfront lender controls that were established, creating guardrails on when inspection relief was appropriate. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes. Lenders rely on regulation and policy.

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HUD is developing an appraisal review process to investigate racial bias

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun developing a process for borrowers seeking Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing to request an appraisal review when they suspect racial bias. . “We

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

The Purpose and Components of a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) The CMA is a tool that real estate agents use to develop a list price for the house they are selling. It is the agent’s version of an appraisal and while it may appear to be the same thing it is different in many ways.

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