Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In a couple of words, it’s collaborative valuation; in a description it’s bringing together a team of professionals to tackle each appraisal report in concert. What is Collaborative Valuation? My solution was to hire and train a few folks that could help me develop and support my workflow and processes. Reconciliation.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions. With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Our goal is to develop solutions to this persistent problem, including appraisal best practices, uniform standards for automated valuation models, enhanced consumer disclosures, improved value processes, and revised fair lending exam procedures and risk assessments.”. “We’re

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Buyside’s new feature enables the millions of homeowners who are currently receiving a Home Valuation Report from Buyside, to now see a personalized Home Equity Dashboard. The post Buyside launches a new home valuation pages feature appeared first on HousingWire.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I have weathered seasons marred by valuation professionals whose malfeasance adversely impacted the economy and society. The future of the valuation profession is not certain to me. Technological advances suggest we need to move toward automated valuation models that churn data through automated algorithms to produce valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 2, 2024

Danielle Walker has been promoted to senior vice president, business development, at Xactus. Previously she served as vice president, product development. The post Xactus Names Danielle Walker SVP, Business Development appeared first on MortgageOrb.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Louis-based developer of a leading white-label financial fitness and homeownership platform, announced the closure of a $17 million Series B funding round on Tuesday. The integration between search and valuation technology using computer vision and AI-powered tools will be strengthened by the new funding round, FinLocker executives said.

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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. SW: How is Class Valuation leveraging AI? How is Class Valuation rising to that challenge?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

An experienced web developer can also make sure that your site employs SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies. SEE ALSO: 6 best real estate lead generation websites for 2023 Social media advertising Social media advertising is a powerful tool for generating real estate leads due to its wide reach and precise targeting capabilities.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The platform is intended for housing professionals in various sectors, including 5 million loan officers, appraisers , servicers , underwriters , developers, agents, brokers, attorneys and regulators. Precision marketing tools add another layer of predictive control to CoreLogic’s arsenal. properties on one platform.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Even in a non-disclosure state, sale prices are listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and most real estate professionals are registered with their state’s MLS to gain access to this essential tool of the trade. Consider future development Investigate potential developments in the area, as they can significantly impact property values.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2022

This important development demonstrates just one way that blockchains will provide significant improvements that streamline the mortgage lending space,” Wallace said. DART, a combined lien and eNote registry system developed by Figure, is used in place of the existing MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration System) database.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Gromowski, the company’s head of data science, and Singh, the vice president of GenAI property insights, discussed the importance of data in the development of artificial intelligence and offered advice for companies that wish to integrate AI into their business processes.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

Lenders also mentioned concerns and roadblocks with adopting new appraisal modernization tools. Some of the biggest challenges listed by lenders include: speed, or lack thereof, of industry implementation and integrating these tools with loan origination systems. The policy now expires on December 31, 2022.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

Launched in November 2023, Sidekick features many functionalities, including real-time market and property data retrieval abilities, valuation analyses and a suite of productivity tools for real estate professionals. “As

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Instead, tech innovations have started to enter the market with the goal of optimizing the appraisal process by automating key portions of a property’s valuation. With the acquisition, Class Valuation is looking to deliver a completely digitized appraisal process. In addition, AMCs have been investing heavily in R&D. . .

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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.” And the design and development of the models and algorithms can reflect the biases and blind spots of the developers.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

Launched in November 2023, Sidekick features many functionalities, including real-time market and property data retrieval abilities, valuation analyses and a suite of productivity tools for real estate professionals. Sidekick users will have the opportunity to do a variety of tasks through a conversational interface.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It is not a tool to replace appraisers. This new, vital tech tool – computer vision – is how appraisers can better streamline their workflow, while increasing productivity and accuracy. They also are using computer vision to validate third-party valuations prepared by appraisal management companies.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S. 16 (or during the 14 days following that date), according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state’s Employment Development Department. TechCrunch first reported the layoffs on Friday.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2021

As the appraisal industry struggles to meet demand, Voxtur has developed a solution to streamline the process. For appraisers, we have developed an end-to-end, encrypted, AI-driven platform to streamline scheduling, manage payments, and facilitate direct, real-time communication between stakeholders.

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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. Presented by: Propertybase. It’s worth reiterating the importance of trust. The residues last for generations.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Discover the cutting-edge tools and strategies driving the future of real estate appraisals. My expertise lies in developing strategies that integrate the latest technology and tools with the appraisers who use them. I’ve also spearheaded digital transformations, managing teams that develop cutting-edge appraisal tools.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By applying these methods, appraisers can provide reliable, accurate valuations that reflect current market conditions and ensure the appraisal’s credibility and acceptance. Additionally, appraisers can use statistical tools to identify outliers and focus on sales that exhibit consistent market patterns.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital has conducted a new round of layoffs as part of a company restructuring plan. We looked at this as not just an adjustment to the current market climate, but also looking at the current shift that’s happening in the valuation industry.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

billion valuation, CEO Mat Ishbia today unveiled a new tech tool that he claims will bring “game-changing flexibility” to brokers. In an interview with HousingWire, Ishbia said the product has been in development for about a year. It was tested by a few select brokers in recent months.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

This expanded the use of non-traditional valuation products that leverage existing data e.g., the use of hybrid valuation products with a modified scope of work, allows appraisers to focus on the analysis rather than the data collection. HW: What are some of the risks and benefits of non-traditional appraisal methodologies?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S. FHFA, along with HUD, [the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states. NAN’s valuation solutions give lenders the chance to evaluate, select and manage appraisers based on their quality and performance.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

.” From the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “While MBA supports the ongoing development of such tools, MBA also acknowledges the need for appraisers and lenders to provide some level of oversight and due diligence to preserve the overall quality of the data referenced in future valuations.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Artificial Intelligence company Quantarium announced on Thursday its partnership with Valligent Technologies to launch a condition adjusted “Quantarium Valuation Model” for equity lending, broker price opinions and real estate owned valuations. In September, Ellie Mae was officially acquired by Intercontinental Exchange.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. Lack of Transparency: Traditional appraisal methods often lack a clear audit trail, making it difficult to trace back decisions or valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The emergence of more advanced data tools and analytics has been a game-changer for the industry. Modern tools can now compile and analyze vast datasets, providing appraisers with more accurate and comprehensive information than ever before. Opteon’s vanguard group tests and helps develop emerging technologies in the space.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While AI is being used in marketing, underwriting, property valuations and fraud detection, AI is only beginning to be incorporated into servicing, according to interview findings. In terms of adopters, government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), large mortgage lenders and fintech firms have used AI.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

FTC sued ICE earlier this year alleging the two top mortgage technology providers would drive up costs, reduce innovation and limit lenders’ choices for mortgage origination tools. In parallel, ICE plans to develop its own PPE to provide additional options to lenders and partners, ultimately lowering the cost for the consumer. “We

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2020

Blend announced Wednesday it has raised a $75 million Series F round at a valuation of nearly $1.7 This morning, Blend President Tim Mayopoulos (and former CEO of Fannie Mae ) told me that Blend didn’t necessarily “need” the funding but saw the value in accelerating its product development plans. Stay tuned for updates.

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