Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology introduced two new tools, Validate ROV and Validate Selector, to its growing suite of property valuation solutions, the company announced on Monday.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Buying a home in a non-disclosure state, where sale prices are not available to the general public, presents a unique set of challenges and requires home buyers to be more proactive in gathering information. Comparables can help agents assess current market trends, and make informed decisions when it comes to a fair offer price.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It’s also crucial that whatever data can be pulled to display such information is analyzed and deemed credible by an expert in the field: a Certified General Appraiser. The report provided by the Short-Term Rental Analysis tool is easy to read and understand, providing an understanding of the market from a properly credentialed expert.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Then they fraudulently obtain private information which they use to gain access to people’s email accounts, then they monitor them to find out if they’re in the process of buying a home. . Once they have this information, they send fraudulent wire transfer instructions. Don’t ever email your financial information.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

First American continues to innovate its valuation business by delivering instant access to property data; improving collaboration among appraisers, appraisal management staff and lenders; and implementing cutting-edge quality assurance tools.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This reliance on personal expertise made it challenging to obtain accurate data, especially in areas where comprehensive information was hard to come by. The emergence of more advanced data tools and analytics has been a game-changer for the industry. Appraisers complete an appraisal 42% faster after inspection when using JaroInspect.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

While the emergence of technology tools is not new to the industry, the latest wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology is unlike many others that have come before. Back then, we never thought about the property inspection. In the future, that information might come from AI, though.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers! RemoteVal has added a Dynamic Floor Plan Creator, in addition to allowing the appraiser to visually inspect the property in real-time on the date of inspection. We sat down with our hosts to get the inside scoop on this upcoming webinar.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. Incenter Appraisal Management’s new remote appraisal inspection tool streamlines the appraisal process while ensuring appraisers stay in control of the inspection and data collection.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The most important thing a lender can do right now is make sure they are defining criteria and tools to make sure they are only using the vendors that are delivering quality collateral reports to them. HW: What tools does Jaro offer to help AMCs, appraisal desks and lenders manage risk?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Meanwhile, incomplete or inaccurate information can lead to faulty lending decisions that put lenders and their AMCs at risk. Today, new technology can assist appraisers, AMCs and lenders with visual inspection, analysis, and intelligence to validate information, detect issues, and derive data-backed insights on every loan.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property. Successful agents create effective and accurate CMA reports that help their clients make informed decisions. Property appraisal information Detailed outline or description of each property. More on that later.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to stay top-of-mind with clients and prospects is by consistently delivering value in an informative, helpful real estate newsletter. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. So, where do you start? What is a real estate newsletter?

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

Freddie Mac’s new guidance was issued as an update to its Condo Project Advisor , an informational platform with information about buildings. Fannie Mae’s guidance comes as an update to its Selling Guide in consultation with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Quality control reviews include analysis and identification of any property issues and items of safety, soundness, or structural integrity to determine whether the lender appropriately required inspections or repairs prior to the purchase of the home by the borrower.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Certainty , a crucial tool for lenders and valuation providers, will now leverage Restb.ai’s powerful AI technology to enhance its capabilities. Our goal has always been to provide clients with the most advanced, efficient and reliable tools available,” said Don Juhl, CEO & co-founder of ClearValue Consulting. “By

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. Freddie Mac announced automated collateral evaluation (ACE) as a new solution and Fannie Mae followed not long after with the introduction of Property Inspection Waivers (later renamed Value Acceptance).

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. We live in a world that is transitioning from the Information Age to the Digital Age. Inspection relief was successful as lenders and appraisers developed appropriate processes. Catalysts of change.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This tool allows lenders to provide project stakeholders with a digital, fully integrated way to request draws and disbursements and monitor progress that feels seamlessly connected to their brand. Technology, however, should never get in the way of the relationship a lender has with its customers.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

It offers transparency into the process, solving for both the 80% of standard orders and tools to shine a light on the remaining 20% of difficult orders through automation, notification and required actions. JaroKit unifies and standardizes how reports are built and provide quality at the time of creation.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

It does so by prompting the AI to run hundreds of thousands of generations to understand and optimize information on micro-markets at the neighborhood, ZIP code or county level. Coupled with Valligent’s real-time streaming data and virtual inspection, the AI can then validate and learn what is most valuable in the data itself.

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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The appraisal inspection is typically where such interactions occur, and this can be a stressful experience for the borrower. To relieve some of the stress, savvy loan officers educate their borrowers on what to expect from an appraisal inspection and how to prepare. Tips for an On-Site Appraisal Inspection. Managing the Visit.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Another example is the LIDAR that’s now available on iPhones, which adds a whole other dynamic to developing point cloud technology to gather measurements and spatial information about anything that you’re scanning. You can now glean condition and quality information through image recognition. SR: We’ve leveraged AI for years.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

Opteon’s data collection process involves comprehensive inspections of the subject property, both inside and out. The system provides an easy-to-use interface for submitting and tracking appraisal requests, ensuring that all necessary information is captured at the outset.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2022

Technology will continue to infiltrate the industry – learn about how ProxyPics technology and tools will put you at the forefront of real estate transactions as the GSEs continue to evolve valuation options in the digital age. Buzz: How can we take this new information/way of thinking and turn it into business?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The changes raise the maximum LTV ratio from 80% to 90% for appraisal waivers, and from 80% to 97% for inspection-based appraisal waivers on purchase loans, consistent with refinance guidelines. Previously, Freddie Mac had included on-time rent payments, cash-flow information and trended credit data as part of the risk assessment process.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 28, 2022

The appraiser’s duty of care is to present factual information about the property that they are appraising. Accurate building measurements at times can be difficult to obtain due to factors that impede access, but the appraiser has a wide variety of tools to assist when obtaining field measurements. Laser measuring tools.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2018, Fannie Mae launched its Pre-Foreclosure Property Preservation Program, offering mortgage servicers the opportunity for Fannie Mae to handle the management of inspection and preservation activities on delinquent loans secured by vacant properties. We are exploring batching inspections. How is AI impacting the sector?

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McKissock

JUNE 17, 2022

Below are five remote inspection tools worth looking into. The following information is based on descriptions available online, provided by the product owners/developers. Another virtual inspection tool is HomeView by ValueLink, launched in July 2020. McKissock does not to endorse one product over another.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

Raj Dosaj: Whether you’re an individual looking for a new home or an institution trying to finance, lend to, or buy a large volume of homes, the pace of this housing market requires having as much information as possible, as early in the decision-making process as possible.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Cleveland-based KeyBank , a mortgage lender and servicer with $187 billion in assets, is facing a lawsuit filed in federal court in Ohio stemming from a recent data breach that compromised its customers personal information, including social security numbers. This incident does not affect any Key systems or operations.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For example, from a scheduling standpoint, 58% of survey respondents stated they would be very likely/likely to self-schedule their appraisal, inspection and/or closing appointment online if the option was available to them. Keep borrowers informed, and ask their preferences about how and when they wish to be looped in.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If you think this may apply to you, visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations website here for more information. Video content and excellent study tools. However, the prelicensing course is a valuable tool for preparing you to pass the exam. There is a potential fee waiver for those with low income.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Stay competitive in 2025 with essential digital tools for construction businesses The construction industry is projected to reach a global market value of $14.4 The right digital tools can help construction companies stay competitive, improve efficiency, and meet evolving regulatory demands. Yet, despite this growth, up from $7.28

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

And during these hectic times, they could benefit from a solution that manages their portfolio to ensure they’re making well-informed decisions. ClearLabs has brought innovative solutions to the market, including OwnerInsight , a first-to-market homeowner-enabled appraisal inspection tool, available free to all lenders, appraisers, and AMCs.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Powerful AI tools are already transforming residential real estate and forward-thinking agents are paying attention. In this article, I will explain the history of AI, the projected financial impact on real estate and the cutting-edge tools available today for savvy agents. The good news is that the early adopters will thrive.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

My frustration centered on the mundane tasks such as setting up files, data entry and getting the data into the analytical tools used to develop and support adjustments. The problem with trainees in most GSE and agency (FHA, USDA, AND VA) related work is that trainees cannot inspect properties. The Problem with Trainees.

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