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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 9, 2022
It is no secret that log homes do not appraise well. The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market? Many appraisers in urban areas like Chicago believe that the log home market is irrelevant and is not worth exploring.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Less than one month after launching operations , the private holding group StoicLane – the backers of Interfirst Mortgage – has acquired control of the appraisal management company Lender’s Valuation Services (LVS). ” How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? Presented by: Incenter.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 9, 2023
Additionally, the proposed guidance would describe the risks of deficient residential real estate valuations and how financial institutions may incorporate ROV processes into established risk management functions,” the announcement notes. The proposed guidance is available on the CFPB’s website.
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
A draft discussion bill circulated this week, sponsored by House Financial Services Chairperson Maxine Waters (D-CA), would strike the Appraisal Foundation , and replace it with an independent federal agency. That office would oversee fair lending supervision and examination procedures, as well as the consumer complaint process.
Appraisal Buzz
JUNE 26, 2024
A new rule was passed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to address the use of artificial intelligence and complicated algorithms in home valuations, both now and in the future. A proper home appraisal is essential whether purchasing or selling a property.
Housing Wire
JULY 9, 2021
So much of life radiates from both the location and the valuation of the house a family occupies. As mentioned, much is determined by the location and valuation of houses. Of these, one stands tall: valuation. We hear shocking stories of racial discrimination and a variety of other ills during the appraisal process.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2024
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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