Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

This is why most automated valuation models (AVM) default to assessing “average” quality and condition. It is feasible to obtain details on a property’s quality and condition; Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have even established specific definitions for rating and standardizing these factors.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

Our EXOS Title technology offers accelerated title decisioning and a definitive clear-to-close timeline in seconds. ServiceLink’s unique tech-enabled mortgage services include valuations as well. Brian Pidgeon has a 14-year career focused on valuations with ServiceLink and now serves as vice president and national sales executive.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Advances in technology, particularly AI, machine learning, and high-definition cameras, have enabled unprecedented accuracy. These issues, which could be subjective when left to human discretion, can be resolved more definitively, consistently and accurately through technology.

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George Dell

MARCH 17, 2025

A common definition of model is a small representation of something. In this part, we look at modeling, the third acceptable method. What kind of a method is modeling? Thats pretty broad. Editors Note:Read the entire series (so far) here. More formally, its an abstract/logical depiction to improve understanding of prediction.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That, combined with higher home valuations from sales last year, has meant that the average homeowner will pay an extra $130 annually in tax through fiscal year 2024, according to the county. ATTOM’s figures are estimates based on an analysis of local tax data, home values and the use of an automated valuation model.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2021

How fine-tuning MSR valuations can help lenders improve decision-making. If we’ve learned anything in the past year, it’s that operational flexibility and accurate servicing valuation are key to lending profitability.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Joan Trice, Founder and President of the CRN states, “gross living area (GLA) is one of the most important inputs in a valuation report. Jurisdictional considerations to the definition. Valuation professional application samples of unique properties. The adoption of ANSI is a critical step in that direction”. Technology impacts.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms. Appraisers have access to detailed property information, and while they may not disclose exact sales prices, they can provide insights into the valuation process.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2023

By separating the data collection and valuation processes, potential bias is eliminated, ensuring that homeowners and appraisers never meet. “Our service not only meets the definition of an Appraisal under USPAP but also provides a seamless upgrade from an AVM to a Desktop. .

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2021

While all of this fits the standard definition, the word leadership here is the type of leader that many of us are inspired by and aspire to be — a Vanguard leader. Class Valuation. The following pages highlight 50 of the greatest leaders in the housing industry. It’s answers like these that showcase what it means to be a Vanguard.

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George Dell

MARCH 15, 2023

The great recession, and things like that, which come around every 12-15 years, all concur with the ‘accepted’ definition of market value, as written in the USPAP book Advisory Opinion 30. Market value, of course!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In its 9th year, the HousingWire Vanguards award offers a definitive list of the top leaders in housing who are shaping the housing economy for the better. The forward-thinkers and trailblazers who are shaping the industry through their unwavering commitment, transformative ideas and steadfast dedication to driving growth and positive change.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2020

Ellie Mae announced Thursday it entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Intercontinental Exchange for approximately $11 billion. The move comes 15 months after Thoma Bravo , a private equity investment firm, announced it would acquire Ellie Mae in an all-cash transaction of $3.7

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 7, 2021

Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Josh : I am a compliance and valuation consultant based in Colorado. Can’t make the time? Register to receive the full recording in your inbox as soon as it’s over!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2021

. “So we’re seeing activity, the pipeline of sellers is growing and the key is going to be just getting to the right valuation point…we’re very careful about price considerations and want to make sure that anything that we’re considering will definitely be reasonable.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

” “There’s definitely activity happening behind the scenes,” Brett Ludden, managing partner at Sterling Point Advisors , said last week during HousingWire ’s IMB Summit in Dallas. When discussing the valuation of mortgage companies, a common benchmark mentioned was about 1% of the trailing 12-month production volume.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I do think it’s going to be slower than maybe what certain people hope, but I do believe that 2024 is definitely going to be a better year for mortgage production,” Santoro said. Looking ahead, Santoro said he expects more activity in the mortgage origination sector in 2024. “I The company’s stock traded at $10.11

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Lender Sierra Pacific Mortgage (SPM) announced Wednesday it will use CoreLogic’s collateral valuation platform in order to streamline future home appraisals. Sierra Pacific Mortgage, a California-based nationwide direct lender licensed in 49 states, has been searching for ways to increase underwriter productivity since 2018.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2021

When you ride through a neighborhood, and there are guys smoking something midday that are definitely of employment age. But he acknowledges that social observations enter into his calculations. Where the lines are drawn are where the employment rates are out of balance. Turner & Co since 1990.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

“You have this market dynamic where valuations are down; you have a ton of fragmentation. We’re definitely evaluating all opportunities in service to our strategy.” .” “That means that we are able to be open to opportunities,” he said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2021

But they did not become key players in the home valuation industry until the recent housing bubble.”. The outcome was a settlement, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct, or, as appraisers swiftly dubbed it, havoc. That’s at least what the AMC trade group, the Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association , contends.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We are pleased to have Matt Simmons, partner of Maxwell, Hendry & Simmons, offer a periodic collection of observations on what’s going on in the valuation world. We shouldn’t change the definition of the problem we’ve been asked to solve just to make something easier on us. That’s self-serving.

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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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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

As many real estate professionals saw firsthand, the valuation process was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Our solution brings back the notion of ‘arms-length’ images to a remote inspection process, which is something the industry definitely needs right now.”. Mark Walser, President of Appraisal Management.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. It was definitely a rush job! 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. Streamline by combining services.

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George Dell

MAY 4, 2022

Fairness, on the other hand is elusive, demanding definition. EBV (Evidence Based Valuation)© (or EBA, […]. Diversity can be a goal in itself when diversity means breaking down barriers of groupthink and apathy. An expansive concept. Fairness depends on the very point of view it attempts to define.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

When a potential buyer or seller lead searches for homes or a home valuation on Google, they are driven to your site by ads created and managed by Zurple’s advertising experts. Leads are generated and captured on an IDX home search website First, Zurple creates a custom-branded IDX home search website for you.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2022

Services, Cloudvirga, Pro Teck Valuation Intelligence, Signature Closers, United States Appraisals, Informative Research, PropStream, and NotaryCam. We’re definitely excited about what we’ve accomplished and where we’re going.”. Industry leaders it has added to its portfolio to expand service capabilities include A.S.K.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 12, 2021

I have also been actively involved with the Collateral Risk Network for over a decade and am a recipient of the Valuation Visionary Award. Greg: The best way to answer that question is to first look at the definition of supply chain – as a noun, it is the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.

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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.” What is a Valuation Model? a structural engineer, home inspector, or art conservator.”).

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Today, we can’t justify the expense to implement that technology , but in the future, if we see enough demand, we’d definitely consider it. Finally, as long as servicing valuations remain high, and origination volume stays at current depressed levels, we’ll see a fair amount of MSR trades to help lenders meet the bottom line.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

As we all know, the home valuation is an integral part of the lending process that helps Americans in their journey to homeownership. This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. Quality Control and Quality Assurance .

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2022

HouseCanary is a San Francisco-based real estate technology firm founded in 2013 that provides institutional investors, lenders and other clients with residential real estate analysis, valuation services and software.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Fannie Mae’s Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey—conducted in late July—polled more than 200 senior mortgage executives to learn more about lenders’ thoughts on how to streamline and standardize closing cost line-item descriptions and which cost areas would benefit from more precise definitions to improve borrower transparency.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 20, 2025

Remember, the Fannie Mae definition of market value begins with the most probable price.) Without the appropriate metric, any combination of sales will result in a potential value conclusion which is a poor predictor of value.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 28, 2022

Race is NEVER considered during a valuation Last week in a congressional hearing on the future…. The broad definition of an algorithm according to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is “a…. This person’s, Dr. Elizabeth Korver-Glenn, PhD, work is one of the key reasons why there is so much chatter about racist appraisers in the US.

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