Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. The post Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

With first hand knowledge of how complex and time consuming appraisals can be, Reggora is motivated to streamline and modernize the process, benefiting appraisers, lenders and buyers themselves. Before founding Reggora, Brian Zitin and Will Denslow, co-founders, launched a successful real estate brokerage.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By integrating Restb.ai’s technology into Certainty, we are taking a leap forward in appraisal modernization. This partnership will reduce resource costs, improve the accuracy of reviews, and generate greater efficiencies in the appraisal process.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents.

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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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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. This year’s hot housing market has created several obstacles within the appraisal process that impact both the lender and the borrower.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday it is requesting input on the appraisal policies, practices and processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, especially as it relates to the GSEs’ appraisal modernization efforts. The Request for Input (RFI) – open to comment until Feb.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This talent drain is further compounded by the fact that of the appraisers that remain in the industry, more than half are approaching retirement age, while 20% are aged over 66. A natural reaction to this situation, especially when faced with these statistics, is to try and get more appraisers to enter the industry.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. HousingWire: Desktop appraisals became a permanent option for certain loans in March 2022. Faster turn time also drives down costs.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

due to the slowdown in the housing market, according to the firm. Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler had the opportunity to catch up with Class Valuation Chief Innovation Officer Scot Rose to discuss how appraisal technology be leveraged to improve both the speed and accuracy of the overall process. “We’ve

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

The VA announced in August that it would allow desktop and exterior-only appraisals for some transactions, a move that happened in response to high demand for appraisal services and limited availability of appraisers in certain market areas. Following the announcement, the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 18, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the current appraisal market and what U.S. and Australian appraisers can learn from each other. 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.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Now leading Clear Capital’s mortgage collateral modernization programs, Allen is reimagining and re-engineering how home valuations are manufactured and partnering with major lenders and GSEs to bring greater efficiency and speed to the consumer. The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Jeff Allen appeared first on HousingWire.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 24, 2025

Measuring and analyzing changes in market conditions are critical and fundamental elements in real estate appraisal. This is simply because such a value conclusion has as its base a specific date in time, the effective date of appraisal. However, this raises the question of which time period should the appraiser measure?

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As the end of the year approaches, housing market predictions for 2022 abound. Redfin predicts a more balanced residential market in 2022. Predictions for the top housing markets of 2022 may surprise you. Predictions for the top housing markets of 2022 may surprise you. Read on for this week’s appraisal.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Digging into the workflow technology a bit further, it’s going to become increasingly important for appraisal management systems to have built-in flexibility for managing new types of workflows. The appraisal process, which isn’t simple to begin with, is becoming even more dynamic. The second are streamlined integrations.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

We all have seen the buzz phrases: appraisal modernization, bifurcation, data collectors, desktop and hybrid appraisals, and observation (rather than Inspection). Some of these have been around for many years.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

With so many costs and slowdowns being attributed to inefficient appraisals, the opportunity that online appraisal presents is enormous, leaving no room for lenders to forsake fintech solutions that focus on this pivotal part of the process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for her husband, beamed ceilings, a massive master suite and was located in a good school district. My wife and I were thinking about housing up this year and have put that on hold until the market gets some semblance of normalcy.”.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. MV: VA’s appraisal process is criticized for being lengthy and costly. Last year the Assisted Appraisal Processing Program launched. How will this benefit borrowers?

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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. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Reggora is a venture-backed startup that provides software to speed up the appraisal process for mortgage lenders and real estate appraisers. His time with Sonder Partners exposed Zitin to the inefficiencies in the modern appraisal process, which led to the start of Reggora.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

When we started, the idea was to obtain exterior photos as fast as possible, at a time when Uber, Lyft and marketing technology was advancing, and anyone with a smartphone could get exterior photos,” said Tomaszewski, who worked to turn his idea into ProxyPics. It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals.

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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. Shifting Toward Modernization. Total year-end sales volume ended at 5.64

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

The FHFA’s engagement of industry stakeholders signifies a critical inflection point for appraisal transformation. 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. Appraiser shortage.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 10, 2025

In Nashville, Jason Covington, a local resident and seasoned appraisal industry professional, is launching the franchise after years of successful experience running his own appraisal business. This is made possible by leveraging advanced digital tools and streamlining the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

In February 2022, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac added 1004 Desktop/70D Appraisal products to their Selling Guide for new purchase loans. However, for lenders to take advantage of these benefits on behalf of their customers, they need to navigate new GSE requirements, such as ensuring appraisers have access to a digital floor plan.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 5, 2021

While nobody can tell what the future holds, market trends and industry professionals can indicate patterns going forward, even if nobody knows for sure. Whether you’re an appraiser or another industry professional who frequently works with appraisers, the changing nature of the industry is likely enough to make you feel a bit overwhelmed.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2024

This addition emphasizes the importance of an appraiser’s familiarity with the geographic area in which they are appraising property. It is intended to ensure that appraisers have sufficient knowledge of local market conditions, data, trends, and regulations to produce accurate and reliable appraisals.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

The bill summary was: Relates to the registration of real estate appraisal management companies or an individual or business entity that provides appraisal management services to creditors or to secondary mortgage market participants including affiliates by the department of state.

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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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