Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The AEI Housing Center recently released an analysis revealing that reports by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and by Brookings, attributing the greater prevalence of under-valuations in home purchase appraisals. The post Under-Valuations Unrelated to Racial Bias appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 22, 2023

At the crossroads of it all is a campaign to weaken or eliminate valuations… The nonprofit is now exploring ways it can set standards for automated valuations… Expect greater distortions from Freddie and Fannie’s plodding and committee-driven foray into automated valuations.

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The CFPB is reviewing bias in Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). The mathematical models rely on biased data resulting in inaccurate valuations. The post Bias in Automated Valuation Models appeared on Appraisers Blogs. These agencies are concerned AVMs may reflect bias in design and function.

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Appraiserblogs

JULY 22, 2022

To establish an independent agency to be known as the Federal Valuation Agency that would oversee the appraisal industry in the name of “equity.” Secret HUD Meeting on 'Appraiser Bias' The exclusion of the appraisal profession from events looking at valuation bias sends the message – intentional or not –….

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George Dell

JANUARY 24, 2024

Or, more recently in Evidence Based Valuation, “Market Price Indexing (MPI)©”. The FHFA blog post of 1/16/2024 defines “underappraisals” as those loan appraisals which come in below the contract price. Time adjustments are not required. Unless they are needed. The rising market […] The post No Time Adjustments!?

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s also made valuations more difficult. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 8/18/23 Details TBD 8/29/23 Elk Grove Regional MLS Meeting 10/23 […] The post Dear sellers, the housing market misses you first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser. Scroll by topic or digest slowly.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Six federal agencies have requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” The intent is to create a set of standards that increase confidence in the use of AVMs, according to the announcement.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Fannie and Freddie have been toiling at the coalface of “synthetic appraisals” – “black box valuations.” The post How Deep Fakes Have Burrowed Into Home Finance appeared on Appraisers Blogs. In the 1960s, technocrats at the Pentagon used the latest IBM mainframe computers to analyze complex data related to the Vietnam War.

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Appraiserblogs

JULY 31, 2024

The growth of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis was driven by a well-intentioned but ultimately misguided belief that they could help “ensure the integrity and independence” of property valuations. The post Lack of Fee Transparency: Exposing the AMC Exploitation appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. That’s one reason I started blogging years ago.

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Miller Samuel

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I documented my approach to its valuation back on May 5, 2010 on my Matrix blog , after years of getting calls from real estate agents asking how to value them, this post was born: [Terra Logic] Understanding The Value of Manhattan Apartment Outdoor Space.

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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 29, 2024

The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has recently launched a concerning campaign of poster ads, billboard ads, and magazine ads that falsely accuse home appraisers of basing their valuations on the personal characteristics of the homeowners or prospective buyers, rather than solely on the objective merits and features of the property itself.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. It’s unclear whether the inclusion of references to race in appraisal reports reveals bias in the valuation process or introduces it.

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 13, 2024

In mortgage financing, the appraisal process is often seen as the foundation of accurate property valuation and market stability. The post The Illogical Reality of Mortgage Appraisal Reviews appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Appraisal waivers, hybrid appraisals, automated valuation models, all based on the last 13 years of data collection by an entity I will call Goliath has created a paradoxical inversion of. Related Posts: Seller Filed a Racial Bias Complaint Against Me So what’s caused the sudden loss of income?

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 14, 2024

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. The post Exposing Predatory AMCs appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Simonson Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Topics have centered around appraisals and valuation concerns in the current market environment. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal? Valbridge provides independent valuation and powerful insights to help clients make the best business and investment decisions.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

START A BLOG. Starting a blog is not difficult. Blogs don’t have to be long. Writing a blog can help you to stand out in your market as an expert. If you’ve been reading my blogs for any length of time, you no doubt have read typos I have made or things I could have conveyed better or more accurately.

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Miller Samuel

MAY 1, 2021

Barry also posted the interview on his essential Big Picture blog: MiB: Jonathan Miller, Appraiser Extraordinaire in addition to the Bloomberg Masters In Business landing page. To say we talk a lot about housing and valuation in a crazy market wouldn't do this fun conversation any justice.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “values” Valuation is not their expertise. My appraiser compadre and fellow blogger Ryan Lundquist, at the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, wrote an excellent piece this week on the situation with Zillow. VALUATION IS NOT EASY OR SIMPLE. Appraiser Retirement?

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George Dell

JULY 13, 2022

In this blog issue, we consider the second friction (appraisal standards). Together and separately these prevent improvements in valuation, including additional services of risk measurement, forecasting, […]. It persists by the five forces of friction: practices, standards education, regulation, and client expectation.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

I’m playing catch-up on blogs with the help of my guest bloggers. I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Here are some tips to help you transition to a new city and begin a new chapter in your life, shared below by Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Hello friends!

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Online real estate platforms, local newspapers, and real estate blogs are valuable sources of information. Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

In high-stakes eminent domain cases, where valuation opinions diverge to a significant degree, an appraiser must be prepared to zealously defend the opinion being given under what can sometimes be grueling cross-examination by the other side’s lawyer. A big thank you to Leslie for writing this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? That’s why we surveyed our business valuation experts, captured the 12 most frequently asked questions, and provided answers that can offer the guidance you need. So, how are businesses valued?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

The 2021-2022 edition of USPAP defines a “Personal Inspection” of a property being appraised as follows: “A physical observation performed to assist in identifying relevant property characteristics in a valuation service.” You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . What is a Valuation Model?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Did I give up on blogging and podcasting? Anyhow, I’ve missed blogging and I’m sorry for being gone so long. The technology enables quick and accurate floor plan calculations, which are crucial for various aspects of the real estate industry, including property valuations, marketing materials, and legal documentation.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 15, 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. As Chance acknowledges, the Institute should have done more to.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

You’ve probably already used some AI tools for marketing without knowing it, if you’ve virtually staged your listing photos or used writing tools like Grammarly or ChatGPT to write blogs, emails or online ads. By leveraging large datasets, these tools offer precise, data-driven valuations and insightful analysis.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Over the years, I have enjoyed different guest bloggers writing for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. This will be the last guest post for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. I greatly appreciate you being here to read articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. You can also listen right here on the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Consider the following three tips from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog for downsizing with a pet in tow. I’ll be back in two weeks with a new blog that is more focused on real estate valuation. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! Goodbye single family zoning – Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The appraisal industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the emergence of alternate valuation products like the property inspection waiver program. In this blog post, we will look in-depth at alternate valuation products, how they work, and their potential to replace traditional appraisal methods.

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AmeriMac

JUNE 28, 2023

In recent times, alternative valuation products have emerged as a popular solution that investors can use to gain insights into the worth of their assets. Alternative valuation products offer a unique way to determine property value. They save time while using innovative technology like automated valuation models and hybrid appraisals.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 9, 2024

To all my newsletter subscribers, I hope you’ll continue to enjoy my market research on my blog instead of the old newsletter I discontinued this month. Feel free to unsubscribe from this blog at any time. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! Well, that’s a wrap for this week.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

Unlicensed Data Collectors by Leigh Brown, President of the… Class Valuation Requests for Proposals It turns out they were actually rejecting your proposals and not your bids! appeared on Appraisers Blogs. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 28, 2024

Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. They alleged that the appraiser had taken in account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting. Connolly and Mott v. District Court, Maryland.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 4, 2024

Home Valuations Are Being Subverted At the crossroads of it all is a campaign to weaken or eliminate valuations. instead of just “appraisers” and… The post Obscure Federal Official Has Hatched ‘Sick Chicken’ in Housing Sector appeared on Appraisers Blogs. The code defines how herders… How U.S.

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