Tai Christensen, DEI Officer of CBC Mortgage Agency, discusses how bias in the home valuation process impacts prospective homebuyers in communities of color.
Read More »Can Alternative or Hybrid Appraisals Create More Equal Valuations?
Appraisals can be a stressful process for any buying or selling a home and there are many reasons why an appraisal would be undervalued or overvalued. Water intrusion, ...
Read More »More Buyers Securing Homes With Cash Offers
As demand continues to rise, January marked the most competitive month on record, with more than 30% of homes selling above list price last year.
Read More »How Efficient is Your Appraisal Operation?
Brian Zitin of Reggora poses seven questions to lenders looking to streamline and improve the appraisal process.
Read More »New White Paper Advocates for Appraisal Modernization
In response to a recent FHFA RFI, the white paper advocates for more hybrid appraisals. Click through to learn what it discusses.
Read More »FHA Amends Appraisal Guidelines
The Administration announced in a Mortgagee Letter that requirements would be relaxed through August.
Read More »Homebuyer Assistance Act Addresses Appraisal Shortages
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.
Read More »How Natural Disaster Impacts Home Values and Appraisals
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.
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