Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

Product Fast Facts #1 We deliver insights into property portfolios for investors, lenders, and mortgage servicers including various liens, valuations, equity, ownership confirmation, and more. #2

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Real estate appraising is a complex practice that requires a diverse range of skills and knowledge, from understanding current market conditions to understanding and interpreting complex legal and financial documents. If you want to be your own boss, it also requires business acumen. not take the same old classes cycle after cycle).

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

Because of rules put in place following the Great Financial Crisis, lenders subcontract the appraisal to third-party valuation companies, which are independent and provide a valuation that often determines whether the loan is funded. Lanham listed technical arguments for providing a valuation of $475,000.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Lets revisit the basics: In an H&BU analysis, real estate appraisers determine the most probable use of a property by applying four tests: whether the use is legally permissible , physically possible , financially feasible , and maximally productive. Applying each of these tests properly is essential to the valuation process.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 3, 2024

Today on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys speaks once again with Peter Christensen, attorney/owner at Valuation Legal, CE instructor at Appraiser eLearning, and one of our highest rated Buzzcast guests. What are some current court cases and lawsuits affecting appraisers today?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

Collateral valuation is a critical component of mortgage lending and the home sales. The return to working foreclosure is a perfect opportunity for those in the industry, whether on the servicing or legal side, to examine ways to improve efficiencies, stay compliant and keep up with demand. Hosted by Stavvy.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

The requirement also applies to mortgage lenders, legal experts say. In his own statement Thursday, Chopra said companies have “legal responsibilities when they let a black-box model make lending decisions.”. The CFPB said it is concerned automated valuation models may reflect bias in design and function.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Opteon , a Scottsdale-based appraisal, valuation, advisory, and property services provider, has expanded its direct-to-consumer business model nationwide, the company announced on Wednesday. In 2021, Opteon acquired the appraisal firm The William Fall Group , along with Valuation Partners and Summit Valuation Solutions.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 28, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the Legal and Accounting presentation of our Business Building Workshops being at Valuation Expo on September 8 th. Peter Christensen is one of the hosts within the Business Building Workshops and we’ll be getting the inside scoop on growing and understanding the legal structure of your business.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

The company has an in-house construction servicing and valuation team “to ensure best-in-class customer experiences and comprehensive portfolio monitoring,“ according to its announcement. “We Gibson Dunn was the legal adviser for AscentDS and WilmerHale was the adviser for Elliott.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 1, 2025

Gim has extensive experience and training in real estate sales, marketing, escrow, loan origination, property valuations, and property management. For more from Five Star and Legal League, be sure to mark your calendars for the Government Forum in Washington, D.C.,

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

The changes include communicating to applicants that they have the right to request a reconsideration of value (ROV); explaining why an ROV is denied or the valuation is unchanged; and training its credit, valuation and customer service staff on the topic. But the company hasn’t admitted any fault.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 17, 2024

This practice, though not legally mandated in most states, had become the norm. However, with agents’ commissions and roles being questioned, appraisers have the chance to position themselves as indispensable experts in property valuation. This differentiation can attract clients looking for expertise beyond standard appraisals.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2021

He previously called workers “dumb dolphins” in an email and had a lengthy history of legal issues in which he was accused of fraud and misleading investors, Forbes previously reported. billion valuation.

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Boston Appraisal

MARCH 18, 2024

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their specialized knowledge and objective analysis provide crucial evidence that can shed light on complex issues, shape legal strategies, and underpin strong case arguments.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2021

HUD has also taken steps to craft a rule on the legal duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. HUD plans to launch a “first-of-its-kind interagency effort” to combat inequity in appraisals , according to a White House press release. Streamline by combining services.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

The claims) carry significant professional and legal consequences, he said. Garber added that the most pressing concern for appraisers remains the resolution of fair housing claims by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2023

The move, which was widely expected, sets the specter for a legal challenge between Atlanta-based ICE and the federal government. The two companies also amended their deal terms to reduce the valuation of Black Knight to $11.8 billion, about 11% lower than the valuation when the agreement was announced last year.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. Lack of Transparency: Traditional appraisal methods often lack a clear audit trail, making it difficult to trace back decisions or valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This session was sponsored by Solomon Adjustments, LIA, & AppraiZit Day 1 Conference Sessions: Trends, Technology, and Legal Insights The official Summit conference kicked off on Monday, September 16, with opening remarks by Malinda Griffin President of the National Association of Appraisers (NAA) and Hal Humphreys of Appraiser eLearning.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

So, while I make no claim as to the specific deep legal issues, I have some familiarity of antitrust actions and more in the conduct of legal actions in a courtroom. Steve Murray is founder of RTC Consulting , a company that specializes in real estate brokerage and team valuations, mergers and acquisitions. It does happen.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms. Appraisers have access to detailed property information, and while they may not disclose exact sales prices, they can provide insights into the valuation process.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 3, 2025

Not following local zoning regulations can lead to fines, penalties, and even possibly legal action. For ADUs that are legal nonconforming or illegally built, there are many hurdles to overcome. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are less reliable for ADUs and waivers generally are not accepted.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2022

In 2018, the firm acquired Class Appraisal, a real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions provider. . and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods served as financial advisors to Inco-Check Winston & Strawn served as legal counsel to NGC. Lenders, are you prepared for 2022’s challenges? Berkery Noyes & Co.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2022

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic increasing the need and demand for RON services, and nearly all states and counties across the country approved emergency legislation legalizing RON, Notarize rapidly expanded.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Legal and regulatory risk demands compliance with evolving laws and regulations, with VRM Mortgage Service’s legal and compliance departments ensuring current knowledge and implementing controls. TF: Effective risk management in REO asset sales involves awareness of the intrinsic risks.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

CoreLogic ensures that its data is used under the proper legal contracts and obligations. Singh said that the firm has used AI for decades to assist clients with risk assessment, valuation , image extraction and more. Following that point, the conversation shifts toward responsible use of AI. Risk factors.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 6, 2024

Add to this rising replacement costs and legal fees, increased government regulation, inflation, and fraud, and companies are bleeding about a billion dollars every three weeks. Areas more exposed to such risk are likely to see increased volatility in valuations.” The post Going to Extremes appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. And appraisal waivers would be informed, not blind. Delegating onsite data collection.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

Valuation technology company Valligent Technologies has named Walter Allen as its executive vice president of digital transformation. With over 15 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Feliciano previously served as chief legal officer for DocMagic , where she also served as assistant general counsel.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Real estate agents and loan officers play an important role in ensuring appraisers have the necessary data to deliver reliable valuations. Tip for Agents: Double-check the property address before submitting it to the appraiser, ensuring it matches all marketing materials and legal documents.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2024

In particular, “ Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models ” will implement quality control (QC) standards for automated valuation models (AVMs) used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers in valuations. The final rule is similar to the proposal issued in June 2023.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2021

Side, on the other hand, is a “white-label” brokerage, meaning that OWN Marin markets itself as the brokerage with Side in the legal and administrative background. Side, meanwhile, announced a $150 million fundraise in March, claiming that its latest cash infusion has propelled the four-year-old brokerage to a $1 billion valuation.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

I do want to clarify because I think there’s often some misperceptions out there, and to say, the PSPA are lines of credit, Fannie and Freddie cannot legally knowingly take risk against PSPAs. That would be like if Wells said, ‘Well, we’ve got deposit insurance so who cares.'”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

Prosecutors for the government initially argued that he should owe $69 million to the companies that lent to Live Well and the defunct lender’s estate based on — what was determined in court to be — inflated valuations of interest-only bonds backed by Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs).

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2022

They will also work with your legal department to ensure you are adhering to all of them. Accuracy also helps lenders meet government compliance. A successful provider employs people who not only ensure accuracy but also fully understand mandated federal, state and local requirements. Expedited service times.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2021

12 conference call, Kelly explained that it had become “quite clear” in recent weeks that the Department of Justice was unwilling to work with Visa and Plaid to bring the legal action to “a timely and reasonable conclusion.”. Its most recent valuation was $5.3 The post Visa, Plaid terminate $5.3

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