Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In recent developments, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). What Is the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR)? LLCs, corporations, partnerships,etc.,

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Today we have Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser and Director of Valuation of Freddie Mac, and Vivian Li, Senior Manager of Quantitative Analytics of Freddie Mac. How is this information beneficial to the future of appraising?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Title valuation , brokerage and consulting services firm Title Success, which is powered by Bowe Digital , announced Monday that it has launched a newly designed website. Both options offer immediate exposure, but the “featured” option also includes high-quality photos, videos and detailed company information.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

If we’ve learned anything in the past year, it’s that operational flexibility and accurate servicing valuation are key to lending profitability. Companies ranging from small credit unions to large mega-servicers can benefit in multiple ways from having a detailed MSR valuation embedded in their daily processes.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. Using automated valuation models “leads to relatively lower racial gaps,” according to Freddie Mac. .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

That estimate (complete market cap information had yet to be fully incorporated into trading data by Thursday afternoon) is based on the company’s 300 million shares of common stock, and falling short by 10% of its $10 per share benchmark. At an assumed $10 per share, that gets you about a $3 billion valuation.”.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For more information on RemoteVal, click here. The post How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? Unlike other solutions that force the homeowner to download an app, learn how to use the app and then take pictures of their home, RemoteVal gives the appraiser full control. . appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Cooper Group David Yu Chief Technology Officer Houseful David Callahan Chief Information Officer LoanCare Devon Yang Co-founder & CTO Vesta Diane Yu Co-founder TidalWave.ai

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2022

The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market? It’s apparent when someone has little to no knowledge regarding log home valuation. Most appraisers would gladly take a log home valuation class if it was offered to the public.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

“The second part of the strategy is to offer a wider variety of valuation options.” From a modernization perspective, we want to promote consistent and fair valuation outcomes, simplify the loan manufacturing process, reduce borrower costs and effectively manage risk. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

Eight days after Compass unveiled a hoped-for Wall Street valuation of over $10 billion, the New York City-based residential brokerage has significantly scaled back its ambitions for an initial public offering. The revised hoped-for valuation puts Compass closer to Bellingham, Washington-based brokerage eXp , which had a market cap of $6.4

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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. For more information, visit getbuyside.com or email sales@getbuyside.com.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

to integrate computer vision technology into real estate valuation processes. Condition analysis: AI extracts property condition and quality scores to assess potential valuation errors. Tony Pistilli, Restb.ai’s general manager of valuation, said AI tools can improve efficiency while reducing manual appraisal work.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

Proactive communication: Keeping borrowers informed and supported When disaster strikes, borrowers need clarity not confusion. Coordinating property inspections and updated valuations helps maintain collateral value, protecting long-term investment integrity.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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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. With over 45 years of data, the HPI is a trusted source for accurate home price information. Read previous CoreLogic HPI reports here.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

As businesses around the globe continue to streamline their processes with the help of tech advancements, residential valuation services are doing their part to keep pace. subsidiary and Radian company, offers 21st-century valuation solutions that take home price estimates to a new level.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

New England -based MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) is following these footsteps with its latest partnership. Late last month, the company partnered with ClearValue Consulting to offer computer vision to its valuation review platform, boosting efficiency, ensuring quality and reducing costs. Before that, Restb.ai

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

RemoteVal training will help appraisers spend more time on professional analyses while maintaining overall control of the inspection process,” said Renee Altier, President, Valuation and Property Services, Colibri Group, whose businesses include McKissock Learning. For more information, please visit incenteram.com.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

The examples are not intended to imply that information on zoning is necessary in all appraisal reports. Stating the information and not helping the reader understand what methods and techniques were used and the reasoning on your conclusion is not meeting the bar. Simply stating that you made an adjustment for GLA at this rate (Etc.)

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The 15 th edition of The Appraisal of Real Estate states the following: The term market area may be more relevant to the valuation process than either neighborhood or district for several reasons: Using the umbrella term, market area , avoids the confusing, and possibly negative implication of the other terms.

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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. Luke Tomaszewski: I’m an 18-year veteran of the real-estate valuation industry.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Servicers , in turn, can promote refinance opportunities or equity products more effectively by presenting customers with information that is personally tailored to them. Servicing Digital offers servicers a way to help customers tap into that equity potential via a new integration with Validate , ICEs property valuation tool.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Friends, appraisers, countrymen, lend me your ears: I’m Jason Covington, Tennessee appraiser, here to share my insider impressions of Valuation Expo XXI. But somehow, Hal — who had a hurt ankle and was walking with a cane — limped onstage for his opening “VET” talk (Valuation, Education, Tech). Suddenly, it didn’t.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

Inaccurate appraisals and valuations can impact the type of mortgage financing a potential buyer receives, whether a seller commands a fair value when selling their home, or whether a homeowner has opportunities to tap into home equity. So, what can be done to mitigate bias and inequality in the valuation process?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Automated valuation model (AVM): Boosts client consultations by using its proprietary algorithms to accurately estimate home values. They also provide detailed contact information so agents can connect directly with the lead. Repair: Cleans up your existing contact list by correcting inaccuracies and outdated contact information.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Tips To Ensure a Successful Appraisal When it comes to the home appraisal process, providing complete and accurate information is critical for a successful appraisal. Real estate agents and loan officers play an important role in ensuring appraisers have the necessary data to deliver reliable valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Learn valuation techniques for multifamily and commercial properties, with access to free templates. For more information or to purchase the book, visit [link] B0DV3YZY4B. Key Highlights: Build on your existing appraisal skills. Navigate commercial appraisal reports with confidence.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Clear Capital , a real estate valuation technology company, has broadened its collaboration with data management platform Cherre , the companies announced on Wednesday. Additionally, customers will be able to automate, standardize and validate data from multiple third-party sources.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By leveraging selective data and cutting-edge technology, the solutions from homegenius Real Estate help lenders make informed and efficient decisions. That information is then provided to a licensed appraiser in the state who reviews the pertinent information within the inspection to set and support an opinion of value on the property.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. This unique valuation offering is bolstered by the industry’s largest, most comprehensive database of property and homeowner information and recorded document images.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Property research, comprehensive valuation and remodeling insights will all be available in one place. BHR’s flagship product, RealReports, gathers property data , ranging from climate risk to property valuation, in one place. RealReports pulls information from over 30 data providers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This latest product uses computer vision to assess aerial imagery from airplanes and other sources and extracts information about property conditions, with a focus on marketability and property value , the company said Wednesday. The solution renders an array of nationwide property information available in one PDF report.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

The new Federal Valuation Agency would be responsible for developing real estate valuation standards and appraiser criteria, a function the Appraisal Foundation currently performs. The draft bill also proposed an “Office of Fair Lending” within the new valuations agency, which would report to the head of the agency.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2025

Designed by appraisers for appraisers, Workbench modernizes appraisal workflows, enabling valuation professionals to take on additional assignments and complete them faster and with greater accuracy, while reducing the need for revisions. For more information about ACI Sky Workbench, visit www.aciweb.com or email workbench@aciweb.com.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 10, 2024

Discover how HomeVision balances automated valuation models with human expertise, the challenges and opportunities this balance presents, and the future breakthroughs in AI for property valuation. Vince is joining us at Valuation Expo on August 19-21. We hope to see you there!

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