Appraisal

Like other segments of the broader housing industry, the appraisal space is rapidly evolving through consolidation, technology adoption and federal policy shifts. Atlas VMS CEO Erik Morin talks to Dodd Frank Update about what reverse mortgage professionals should be mindful of as they work to close deals. Read on »

In Part II of our conversation with McKissock Learning’s Kevin Hecht, we learned his thoughts on more roles an appraiser plays, as well as how the Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity Task Force recommendations strengthened the guardrails against discrimination to ensure fair market participation. Read on »

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s request for information about the impact of its TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule on mortgage credit availability raised several pointed questions. Dodd Frank Update asked two former CFPB senior counsels for some equally sharp insight.

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Appraisers act as macroeconomic stabilizers by anchoring real estate transactions, preventing inflated loan-to-value ratios that contribute to market volatility and financial crises, according to McKissock Learning’s Kevin Hecht. He spoke with Dodd Frank Update about the important role appraisers have in this economic space. Read on »

For this month’s installment of appraiser tips and business growth strategies from Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” the industry veteran shares thoughts from his blog posts “Define What You Want” and “The Importance of Vulnerability.” Read on »

Clear Capital, a provider of real estate analytics, data solutions and valuation technology, recently announced that its platform will be integrated with MeridianLink. Read on »

The arrival of UAD 3.6 may be forcing many seasoned appraisers to consider a career decision, according to Triangle Appraisal Group Chief Marketing Officer Rachel Mann. Dodd Frank Update spoke with Mann, who noted appraisers must demonstrate a smooth transition to UAD 3.6 to stay competitive. Read on »

apprAIz, an appraisal technology company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software, recently announced that its appraisal platform, valurAIz, has been approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for the new UAD 3.6 specifications. Read on »

Cash buyers are surging, baby boomers dominate the housing market and first-time homebuyers have never made up a smaller share of recent purchases. Panelists at the National Settlement Services Summit in Kansas City agreed that despite ongoing inventory and affordability challenges, tighter collaboration between lenders, builders and settlement partners is what ultimately improves the consumer experience and drives referral business to title agencies. Read on »

The Appraisal Foundation recently launched a new series to introduce the individuals who comprise the Appraisal Standards Board, Appraiser Qualifications Board and Board of Trustees (BOT). Dodd Frank Update begin introducing these people to its audience by highlighting BOT Chair Frank Gregoire. Read on »