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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. I still like to use the word “inspection”.

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Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning Form Desktop Valuation Training Partnership

Appraisal Buzz

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. About Incenter Appraisal Management. Click here to register.

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The appraisal revolution: How Opteon is transforming the lending landscape

Housing Wire

The efficiency and reliability of property appraisals are the linchpin to the success of a steady flow of mortgage transactions. Opteon, a leader in the appraisal and property valuation industry, utilizes their tech-enabled service fulfillment to streamline and enhance the appraisal process.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

What is property data collection? The key to either solution being effective is property data collection. Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. The original appraisal waiver solutions were launched in August 2017.

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The Future of Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Join us for our upcoming webinar on January 25th at 2 pm, “ The Future of Desktop Appraisals ” with Joshua Walitt and Mark Walser! Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers! Buzz : What is your background in the appraisal industry? Buzz : What is RemoteVal?

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California couple sues appraiser for race discrimination

Housing Wire

Moreover, the Austin’s had a white friend pose as the property’s owner. This friend, “placed some of her own family photos, depicting her white family” around the house “prior to the inspection.”. The new appraiser valued the home at $1.482 million – 49% more than Miller’s valuation.

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FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

At the onset of the pandemic in March, the FHFA began directing both the GSE’s to ease their standards for property appraisals and verification of employment given the “extraordinary circumstances.”. Those alternative appraisals may become long-term solutions. In a statement issued on Feb.

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