USRES, a provider of management solutions for real estate assets and the parent company of RES.NET, recently unveiled enhancements to its proprietary valuations platform designed to improve quality control and compliance efforts.
Read More »Industry Organizations Launch National Appraisal Congress
The Five Star Institute announced Monday the formation of the National Appraisal Congress (NAC). In response to a developing need for thought leadership and the promotion of best practices and execution, the NAC will serve as a collection of subject matter experts to foster collaboration in the real estate appraisal industry. Jordan Petkovski, a veteran of the residential appraisal industry of more than 15 years, was named the committee's chairman.
Read More »Report: Fannie and Freddie Ignored Warnings on Potential Problem Loans
A new report from the Office of the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA OIG) finds the GSEs continue to purchase loans with red flags. After being directed to develop a uniform collateral data portal to assist in quality control, FHFA OIG says both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made billions in purchases last year despite warnings from the portal regarding underwriting standards, property valuations, and even the state of appraisers' licenses.
Read More »ValuTrac Announces Integration with LendingQB
ValuTrac Software, a software solutions provider to the appraisal management and mortgage lending industry, announced a system-to-system integration of its technology with LendingQB.
Read More »Platinum Data to host AVM Compliance Webinar
Mark your calendar: Platinum Data Solutions announced it is hosting a webinar in February intended to cover all topics related to automated valuation models (AVMs) and compliance.
Read More »DataQuick Enhances Valuation Model to Boost Accuracy
DataQuick, a San Diego-based real estate information company, announced the addition of major enhancements to its automated property valuation model (AVM), CMV-Portfolio.
Read More »Appraisal Institute Names President for 2014
Effective January 1, Ken P. Wilson, MAI, SRA, will take over as president of the Appraisal Institute, the group announced.
Read More »Mueller Reports Prepares to Enter Valuation Space with New VP
Mueller Reports, a provider of property data collection services operating out of New York state, announced its intentions to expand into the valuation space in 2014.
Read More »Pro Teck Unveils Appraisal Desktop with Inspection
In Massachusetts, Pro Teck Valuation Services introduced Appraisal Desktop with Inspection (ADI), a new hybrid appraisal product for home equity and second mortgage lending.
Read More »Platinum Recruits Valuations Expert to Tap Growing Market
Valuations expert Craig Zielazny has jointed Platinum Data Solutions to help build out its automated valuation model (AVM) offerings, the company announced.
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