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Opinion: The time is right for origination modernization

Housing Wire

The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. Appraisal modernization reduces origination cycle time, bolsters appraiser capacity and helps lenders deliver a more seamless and transparent borrower experience. Here’s a quick rundown of how this modernization can support your success.

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?

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State Insurance Reforms Aim to Alleviate Market Challenges

Appraisal Buzz

This piece originally appeared in the September 2024 edition of MortgagePoint magazine, online now. The program provides the ability to obtain free home inspections to identify storm mitigation measures. In addition, the My Safe Florida Home Program has been re-enacted to help homeowners mitigate hurricane damage to their homes.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

The kitchen is also one of the areas that is commonly in need of modernization, from outdated appliances to antiquated cabinet styles. According to Remodeling Magazine, the 2021 average for a kitchen remodel is $26,214, adding an average of almost $19,000 to a home’s value, or 72% of the investment.

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Black Knight’s REvolution suite helps streamline a time-consuming process

Housing Wire

Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery. SCOUT enables remote property inspections, which has been critical during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Black Knight CEO Anthony Jabbour said.

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To Desktop or Not to Desktop, That is The Question

DW Slater Company

Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. Many believe that the use of different data gathering tools and sources will help modernize the appraisal process. Why would the GSEs want this product?

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To Desktop or Not to Desktop, That is The Question

DW Slater Company

Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. Many believe that the use of different data gathering tools and sources will help modernize the appraisal process. Why would the GSEs want this product?