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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

With an appraiser shortage that’s causing delays across the country, it’s time to apply more intelligence to the way we get the right appraiser to the right property at the right time – very similar to what Uber has done for the transportation and freight industries. The second are streamlined integrations. We are a technology company first.

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To expand housing counseling services, HUD taps Zillow

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Tuesday also will publish a new final rule in the Federal Register to expand accepted communication methods for counseling clients. The federal government is launching a campaign on Zillow to help provide housing counseling services to more Americans. The Department of U.S.

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Which Markets Are the Nation’s Renters Targeting?

Appraisal Buzz

Minneapolis With its strong job market, walkable neighborhoods, desirable lifestyle, and a growing supply of new apartments with modern amenities, Minneapolis has been on renters’ radars throughout the first six months of the year. RentCafe found the 10 most coveted cities for renters in the first half of 2024 as follows: 1.

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HUD Expands Housing Counseling Services

Appraisal Buzz

New Rule to Expand Counseling Offerings Effective October 16, the Modernizing the Delivery of Housing Counseling Services final rule now allows HUD-approved housing counseling agencies to use alternative communication methods, such as meeting virtually and by phone, to engage and educate homebuyers and renters seeking support.

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Is the Transportation Industry Due a Digital Transformation?

GoForrmz

Is it finally time for the transportation industry to undergo a much-needed digital transformation? The transportation industry plays a pivotal role in the global economy, ensuring the seamless movement of goods and materials across the world. With estimates as high as $6.5 An electronic bill of lading could save $6.5 In the U.K.,

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The surprising future of mortgage technology

Housing Wire

As we look to the future, big data and smart automation will continue to drive our development efforts, but the focus of the resulting innovations will evolve, and that will change everything. Many were pleasantly surprised that today’s modern web-based LOS platforms were designed to accommodate this. Lending technology out of focus.

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Geographic “Data” Competency?

Appraisal Buzz

Appraisers are familiar with the local neighborhoods, new subdivisions, commercial developments, schools, etc. Living in close proximity to a property may intuitively sound like a great idea. On the other hand, the familiarity with these elements may be based on subjective, anecdotal, emotional or non-factual, and non-data driven reasons.

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