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Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 15, 2024
By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. Really, appraisers have always thought this way.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 15, 2024
That’s how I first got involved in valuation technology. He taught me more than just appraisal; he taught me about life, often through a multitude of enigmatic phrases like “better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick” or “don’t borrow trouble.” We know we are part of the valuation future as envisioned by the GSEs.
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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.
Housing Wire
MAY 23, 2022
Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Congressman Mike Bost of Illinois, would address a long-standing gripe that VA appraisal requirements are both lengthy and costly. VA home loans have given millions of veterans and their families the opportunity to purchase a home.
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.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
At the end of the day, Pascoe says the process is not all that different than purchasing a home with a conventional mortgage. Even under “normal” market conditions, VA buyers struggle to successfully purchase a home using their benefit.
Housing Wire
JULY 2, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week released updated loan-level data collected through the National Survey of Mortgage Originations (NSMO), according to a joint announcement.
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