The Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2019, H.R. 2852, originally introduced by Reps. Brad Sherman and Sean Duffy on May 20, has been advanced by the House Financial Services Committee.
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Here's why many homeowners may seek an appraisal after their home is hit by natural disasters such as hurricanes or wildfires.
Read More »Freddie Mac: Giving Appraisers a CHOICE for Manufactured Homes
As the market looks at introducing more affordable housing options, Freddie Mac and the Appraisal Institute are offering new training for appraisers evaluating manufactured homes.
Read More »Global DMS Rolls Out New Origination Solution
Global DMS' SnapVal will provide instant, accurate, guaranteed appraisal pricing early on in the origination process.
Read More »Global DMS Adds New Functionality to its Appraisal Platform
The new functionality speeds up turn times and brings efficiencies to the appraisal scheduling process for Global DMS clients.
Read More »Home Value Perceptions Get Realistic
Homeowners and appraisers are closer than ever in their estimated value of homes. How can these perceptions benefit homebuyers in a market that’s seeing inventory shortage?
Read More »BofA Asks Higher Court to Intercede in Countrywide Suit
It all began in early February when a California District Court judge hearing a case against Countrywide Financial Corp. (which was taken over by Bank of America in ...
Read More »Quicken Loans: Homeowners and Appraisers in Agreement
Estimates about home values among homeowners and appraisers were considerably closer to lining up during the final month of 2017, according to new data released by Quicken Loans. ...
Read More »Clarocity Announces Bill Waltenbaugh as Chief Appraiser
Clarocity Corporation, based in Carlsbad, California, announced Monday that Bill Waltenbaugh is taking on the role of Chief Appraiser at Clarocity Valuation Services. Waltenbaugh brings 30 years of real estate industry experience to his new role, including past experience as a Chief Appraiser and Director of Compliance at several appraisal management firms. “Bill Waltenbaugh is a nationally recognized appraiser, with vast experience in ensuring exceptional appraisal quality and compliance,” said Aleksandra James, President of Clarocity Valuation Services.
Read More »Falling Short: Appraisals Not Meeting Homeowner Expectations
On Tuesday the May Quicken Loans National Home Price Perception Index and National Home Value Index was released, showing that while home prices continue to rise, they are not rising as fast as homeowners expect. There are, however, cities, such as Denver, Dallas, and Seattle, where appraisals are higher than what homeowners expect. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Chicago had the largest disparity between appraisals and homeowner expectations.
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