Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to Reggora co-founder and CEO Brian Zitin, “Lenders need to start paying attention to the appraisal process now, more than ever.”. Appraisal challenges impact everyone. Appraisal challenges impact everyone. According to Zitin, “There are two main challenges plaguing the appraisal industry today.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 14, 2021

This rush to return to the status quo has created buzz in the appraisal industry—a wish that Fannie and Freddie were talking to appraisers about how to make the appraisal process more efficient and accurate. It’s time to make the appraisal process more efficient by solving these problems. housing markets.

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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. due to the slowdown in the housing market, according to the firm. Real estate valuation analysts are most affected by the cut in Roseville, with 25 out of a job.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

House of Representatives this week passed a bill that streamlines the appraisal process for U.S. With the passage of HR 7735, known as the “Improving access to the VA home loan benefit Act of 2022,” the VA is now permitting desktop appraisals and in some circumstances, waiving appraisals altogether. “The

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Getting regulators’ blessing would mean access to the firehose of government sponsored enterprise-backed loans for firms that hawk automated valuations. Covid-19 gave alternative appraisal processes a foot in the door.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2023

The White House recently marked 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. housing market in the future.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

One of its most intriguing applications lies in the domain of appraisals. As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. This ensures that every valuation stands the test of time, free from potential manipulation.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

Appraisal costs have also soared 24% since 2016, according to the Freddie Mac data. Appraiser shortage. A 2017 study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that “lack of training, downward trends in compensation, and increasing regulation,” were driving both existing and would-be appraisers away from the industry.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2022

A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans. The legislation would modernize the Department of Veteran Affairs ‘ appraisal requirements by allowing desktop appraisals, and in some circumstances, waving appraisals all together.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The housing market was hotter than ever last year, with pandemic-driven demand boosting home sales to their highest level in 14 years. There’s too little supply and too high a demand, a predicament that’s disrupted the housing and appraisal industries. Total year-end sales volume ended at 5.64 Therein lies the problem.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This could mean hiring administrative support, utilizing virtual assistants, or outsourcing certain parts of the appraisal process that dont require your specific expertise. Build a Team: Eventually, youll need to hire and train others to do the appraisal work itself.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Working with some of the nation’s largest banks and mortgage servicers, offering asset management, property disposition, title, close, valuation, and field services through an integrated, technology-driven platform. As low mortgage rates continue to fuel the housing market, lenders are reporting record-breaking purchase and refinance volumes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party. The buyer typically covers the cost of the appraisal. Due to today’s booming housing market, the appraisal process may take anywhere from days to weeks to complete. If it’s denied, buyers can also choose to walk away from the deal.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

It is an alternative appraisal method that is essentially a compromise between an automated valuation model (AVM), entirely done by software, and a traditional appraisal. But not everyone was happy with the news that desktop appraisals would now be a permanent option, and some appraisers have been hesitant to get onboard.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

PCV Murcor is one of the nation’s leading valuation management companies. The company provides appraisal management services to lenders, investment firms, community banks, servicers and anyone who needs a real estate valuation. Appraisal shortage.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 18, 2021

We’ll be getting the inside scoop while Joan and Chris discuss how we can streamline the appraisal process like they do in other countries. What exactly are appraisers seeing in the current market? How does the appraisal process differ compared to Australia?

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

That’s how I first got involved in valuation technology. He taught me more than just appraisal; he taught me about life, often through a multitude of enigmatic phrases like “better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick” or “don’t borrow trouble.” We know we are part of the valuation future as envisioned by the GSEs.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

One California-based real estate agent who originates her own loans told HousingWire that she believes appraisers are being far too conservative in this high-octane market, and are also using bad comps. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

“The data released today will provide insights into consumer behavior and borrowers’ experiences, leading to better analysis of how mortgage processes could be improved for future borrowers.”

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Today we have Reiner Lux, General Manager of HypZert GmbH and Mattias Fischer, Manager of Valuation for VDP, with Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC. What exactly are appraisers seeing in the current market? How does the appraisal process differ compared to Germany?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

At the end of the day, Pascoe says the process is not all that different than purchasing a home with a conventional mortgage. Even under “normal” market conditions, VA buyers struggle to successfully purchase a home using their benefit.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed. You would be amazed at how little many know about the appraisal process.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Really, appraisers have always thought this way. Only those data and report elements that are important for the scope of work will be presented to the appraiser.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As the end of the year approaches, housing market predictions for 2022 abound. Fortune reviews various 2022 housing forecasts, focusing specifically on home price growth. Redfin predicts a more balanced residential market in 2022. Predictions for the top housing markets of 2022 may surprise you.

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 14, 2024

Exposing the inner workings of these predatory AMCs and their corrosive influence on the housing market. Cindy Chance’s recent comments about the concerning practices of some appraisal management companies (AMCs) have struck a chord with many in the real estate valuation industry.

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Clear Capital

MAY 4, 2021

Watch our panel session from IMN Jumbo Mortgage Loan Virtual Symposium to hear the panelists discuss housing market trends, changes in the appraisal process, forecasting home prices, and how housing migration is affecting the jumbo market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2022

housing market has faced periods of high interest rates, home price appreciation and lack of inventory before. But these forces all happening at once makes the current landscape especially volatile and challenging, according to Sandra Thompson, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “If Appraisal bias.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. However, a closer examination reveals potential drawbacks, raising questions about its efficacy and impact on the housing market.

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McKissock

MARCH 3, 2023

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. A new episode of Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal interviews Robbie Wilson to learn how his company, RSDS, is working to increase appraisal diversity.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 29, 2024

In this webinar , Valcre CEO and co-founder, Lucas Rotter will sit down with veteran appraiser, Arthur Schwertz, MAI, ASA, Senior Managing Director at Mosaic Property Valuations to discuss each approach, and where it most applies. We wanted to help appraisers by giving them access to a better, more advanced toolset.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

Heck, appraisal modernization was being discussed by FNMA and Freddie Mac in 2016! Moves to modernize The most recent efforts to “modernize” the appraisal process was highlighted significantly due to the years of the pandemic when appraisal turn times and fees reached all-time highs.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Appraisers will have the opportunity to evaluate and choose from a range of software solutions, potentially switching from long-standing vendors to new entrants offering innovative features. When selecting software, appraisers should consider flexibility, efficiency, and support.

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McKissock

MARCH 3, 2023

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. A new episode of Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal interviews Robbie Wilson to learn how his company, RSDS, is working to increase appraisal diversity.

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McKissock

MARCH 3, 2023

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. A new episode of Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal interviews Robbie Wilson to learn how his company, RSDS, is working to increase appraisal diversity.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Valuation for insurance claims.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If all goes well, the home’s appraised value will end up at the price you’d agreed to pay. But the home appraiser could also report that the home valuation is higher—or lower—and this has ramifications for the whole deal. What appraisers do. Appraisers aren’t perfect,” says Parsons. But never fear.

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