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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The solution contains everything needed to make a collateral underwriting decision, with property profiles that turn complex valuation reviews into more focused tasks, powering more efficient underwriting reviews.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Valuation Review was honored to speak with Kehl about her career, which includes periods in real estate and appraising. Ernestine Kehl has truly spent a lifetime enjoying her personal and professional experiences. Read on to find out more.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Valuation Review is live in California for the 2023 ACTS. HolidayInndowntownSacramento #NAA #conferencesessions #appraisers

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Valuation Review spoke with state certified general appraiser Karen Mann of California-based Mann & Associates. Mann began the conversation with one of the least common approaches in appraising homes--the income approach. Read on for more from this veteran appraiser.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Valuation Review recently spoke with Valcre co-founder/Vice President of Client Experience Grant Norling. Valcre, a commercial real estate (CRE) solutions company, discussed why CRE appraisal demand will be at an all-time high. Read on for more insights from Norling.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

As is tradition, Valuation Review brings you an exclusive interview with the new Appraisal Institute (AI) president. We caught up with Pledger (Jody) Bishop, III, and discussed many topics and how AI can be better in 2022. Read on for more of our conversation.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Valuation Review caught up with Appraisal Institute Government/External Relations Director Bill Garber to get his thoughts on demands exceeding supply concerns pertaining to valuation. Garber was part of a recent webinar panel that addressed this topic. Read on for more of the conversation.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Recently, Valuation Review traveled to Orlando, Fla. for the 2021 Appraisal Institute (AI) Annual Conference “Rising to the Challenge.” We caught up with Rodman Schley for our traditional sit-down conversation with the AI president. Read on to find out what Schley told us.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Valuation Review recently reported the appointment of Tony Lenamon as the Americas head of valuation advisory for the commercial real estate firm JLL. Lenamon discussed his new role and some other matters relevant to the valuation industry. Red on for more of our conversation.

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Valuation Review caught up with Clear Capital’s Chief Appraiser John Brenan to discuss the topic of Reconsideration of Value (ROV). Brenan detailed the common reasons ROVs get requested and what appraisers need to know and can expect during this process. Read on for more of our conversation.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Valuation Review sat down with Pistilli to discuss this new chapter in his business life. Veteran appraiser Tony Pistilli has seen and accomplished a lot over his last 30 years in the business. Recently, he moved to Accurate Group. Read on for more of our conversation.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

Earlier, Valuation Review brought you news of Incenter Appraisal Management’s new technology titled RemoteVal to further assist appraisers. We caught up with company President Mark Walser, who shared more ideas about what lies ahead for appraisers and lender designated users. Read on for more of our conversation.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

The 2021 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference “Rising to the Challenge” is underway and Valuation Review is here live in Orlando to cover the event. A wide variety of appraisal topics will be presented to attendees from the JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel in the next two days.

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JULY 28, 2021

Valuation Review recently caught up with Michelle Czekalski-Bradley, the new Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) chair, who shared with us many facets of her career in appraising. She also talked about one particular area of focus during her role with the ASB. Read on to learn more.

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JULY 19, 2021

Buckingham Advisors, an Ohio-based RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) providing financial, tax, investment, and business services to consumers, reached out to Valuation Review to discuss where markets and businesses stand following the 2020 pandemic. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Groezinger shares his thoughts. Read on for more.

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JULY 2, 2021

Commercial real estate services firm JLL reached out to Valuation Review to share some key findings from its recently released JLL Seniors Housing & Care – Investor Survey and Trends Outlook. The results, in particular valuations on seniors housing, were very enlightening. Read on to find out more.

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MAY 26, 2021

William Trombly, a Texas appraiser (Trombly Appraisal, LLC) spoke to Valuation Review about a topic prevalent within the appraisal industry. Trombly, in an article he authored, said racial bias in the appraisal profession is unacceptable. Read on for more of Trombly’s thoughts about this hot topic.

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MAY 17, 2021

RCN Capital Chief Marketing Officer Erica LaCentra shared her outlook regarding the housing market beyond COVID-19 with Valuation Review. Despite the global pandemic, one marketing expert suggests that real estate investing, in particular the single-family rental investment space, is “booming.” Read on to learn more.

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JUNE 7, 2023

Valuation Review caught up with Brenan to discuss his latest endeavor, which is owner and founder of his newly established business, JSB Consulting. John Brenan has enjoyed a career in appraising spanning over four decades, assuming various roles and titles with numerous companies. Read on for the full conversation.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Valuation Review recently attended the 2021 Appraisal Summit conference in Las Vegas and caught up with Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraisal Policy Manager Jenny Tidwell. The ASC executive shared thoughts on what states require of AMCs, and what is being talked about for the future. Read on to learn more.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

Once again, the holiday tradition finds Valuation Review asking appraisers what their ideal gift from Santa Claus is this year. We certainly found a variety of items both underneath the tree and inside the stocking. Read on to find out what appraisers are hoping to unwrap this year.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

Valuation Review recently spoke with Reggora Appraisal Compliance & Initiatives Director Ken Dicks, who discussed his life as an appraiser from residential to commercial work, and then back to residential. He also shed light on how things can go smoother for appraisers moving forward. Read on for more.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Valuation Review recently caught up with Valcre co-founder and CEO Lucas Rotter for a more in-depth follow-up to our story about his company. Rotter addressed commercial appraising and the challenges the industry continues to experience because of the pandemic. Read on for more of the conversation.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Lamar Ellis of Drone Education Services, one of the leading authorities on drone technology, reached out to Valuation Review to share thoughts from his article, “The New Real Estate.” Ellis said aerial technology is about to change the landscape of the real estate market. Read on for the full story.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

At the 2021 Appraisal Summit conference in Las Vegas, Valuation Review attended the “Addressing Bias in Real Estate & Promoting Fair Housing” session. Industry veterans offered specific definitions for clarity, as well as what programs are available for the industry to tackle this problem.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The 2021 Appraisal Summit and Expo conference is underway, and Valuation Review is here live in Las Vegas to cover the event. A wide variety of appraisal topics will be presented to attendees from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in the next two days. Read on for a brief preview.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Valuation Review spoke with Clear Capital Chief Appraiser John Brenan, a true veteran of the industry, for his thoughts on how appraisers came through the difficult times of 2020. Brenan also stressed that many technological changes have proven to be “game-changers” for appraisers. Read on for more of our conversation.

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MAY 10, 2021

Valuation Review spoke with Walitt Solutions Principal and veteran appraiser Josh Walitt, who addressed specific issues and requirements regarding the training of lender and AMC staff members so as to meet the requirements of regulators and clients. Walitt describes his company’s training methods.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Valuation Review spoke with two Black Knight vice presidents about specific matters appraisers are dealing with today, as well as some technology initiatives that can make the industry more productive. Desktop appraisals, AVMs and artificial intelligence were a few of the issues brought. Read on for more from the Black Knight team.

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JUNE 19, 2023

Valuation Review virtually attended the Appraisal Subcommittee’s (ASC) second hearing on appraisal bias and the appraisal regulatory system from the Constitution Center, headquarters of the Federal Housing Finance Agency in Washington, D.C. Selected witnesses gave testimony to the ASC panel.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

At the 2021 Appraisal Summit in Las Vegas, Valuation Review spoke with CoreLogic Valuation Production Leader Kevin Hecht who addressed some of the economic fallout from the pandemic. Hecht gave an in-depth analysis of market trends, and how those affect appraisers moving forward.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Valuation Review sat down with CBC Mortgage Agency Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Tai Christensen to discuss a variety of aspects surrounding appraisal bias/disparity. Christensen also gave insight as to why minority applicants are likely to receive an appraisal value lower than the contract price.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Earlier, Valuation Review reported the recent acquisition of CubiCasa, a Finland-based proptech startup, by Clear Capital. We recently sat down with new CubiCasa President Jeff Allen for more in-depth details about the acquisition and how this will accelerate appraisal modernization, among other things.

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JUNE 21, 2021

Valuation Review shares her thoughts to ASA members and friends, and what she hopes the future holds for the profession. The American Society of Appraisers’ (ASA) International President Lorrie Beaumont, who became a member of ASA years ago, is stepping away from her current position. Beaumont expressed her gratitude in a letter.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Read on for more from Valuation Review, who was in attendance for this session. The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) is being updated to reflect changes to the appraisal industry since the current version was adopted in 2010.

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JULY 12, 2021

Earlier, Valuation Review spoke with Texas residential appraiser William Trombly, who shared comments he wrote in a specific article dealing with racial bias and discrimination in appraising. Recently, Trombly contacted us to offer more of his insight on this topic, and as a follow-up to our original story. Read on to find out more.

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JULY 7, 2021

Commercial real estate services firm JLL offered more insight to Valuation Review from its recently released JLL Seniors Housing & Care – Investor Survey and Trends Outlook. COVID-19 vaccine availability will have a definitive impact on the status of the market, JLL revealed.

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