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"Your status has been changed to Ineligible and will no longer accept appraisals performed by you" 51 Replies
Started by Sandra Farrance in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Appraiser Central 1 day ago.
Iphone Apps for Appraisers 2 Replies
Started by Nigel Mountbatten in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Nigel Mountbatten Nov 19.
First person or third person - what's your reporting style - and why? 5 Replies
Started by B Houghton in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Rick Daniel Nov 19.
Equity Appraisal Systems, Iselin, NJ... 2 Replies
Started by Dave Steiger in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Dave Steiger Nov 17.
Update on HVCC's Independent Valuation Protection Institute (IVPI) 4 Replies
Started by Brian Davis in USPAP, HVCC, FIRREA, Real Estate Appraisal Boards. Last reply by Brian Davis Nov 17.
Valuation 2009 New Orleans Photos and Commentary - Extra Perk For LSI Appraisers 31 Replies
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AMC's
Started by Nancy Price in General Appraisal Discussions Nov 13.
HVCC COMMENTS 4 Replies
Started by Claire Ryder in USPAP, HVCC, FIRREA, Real Estate Appraisal Boards. Last reply by Claire Ryder Nov 11.
NAMB Files Lawsuit over HVCC 1 Reply
Started by Francois Gregoire in USPAP, HVCC, FIRREA, Real Estate Appraisal Boards. Last reply by Gregg Wynn Nov 11.
Appraisal Management Company/ How to????? 3 Replies
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I found this on the internet written by someone else (not me) but found it intereesting
"I will admit that something fishy is going on over at Chase that deals directly with appraisers. Apparently, they have filed more complaints against appraise...
The new and improved MLS system has issues that can hurt us badly.
The listing history is not archived for withdrawn, expired and any others Only archived for sold and currently listed.
Why would one care?...1. what if you are doing forensic work,...
Thank you Brian,
I have a big fear that as technology advances and our appraisal software gets more bundled, the software companies will begin charging appraisers for programs that are already free, or worse yet, for programs we're already paying ...
Nigel - Consider joining the iPhone Group on this forum: http://appraisalscoop.ning.com/group/iphoneappstoassistappraisers
I'm curious what Iphone Apps other appraisers are using, both the free ones and the paid ones.
There are almost too many choices.
Google maps, compass, voice memos, GPS, the navigation choices are endless.
How about the property was inspected on such and such date and no adverse conditions noted.
I'm trying, Joe, I'm trying. I just don't want anyone else to get ripped off, that's all. Anything we can do to help each other, to me, is a good thing.
Best,
Dave...
go get um dave!
Spread the word...
My Wisconsin guy Dan lost a client to this ridiculous AMC. (SurePoint Lending.) He wanted to keep them, I wanted to let them go given they went to the "darkside." He pushed, I said okay, but no pay until THEY pay, and he said g...
When populating the 1004MC form why won't the 7-12 and 4-6 active listings count populate. This is good information to correlate for trends in active listings....
Joe - Of course it's old news! It's dated May 2009. If I deleted everything that was old news this blog would would be like an eMail. Older blog posts form the foundation of where we are and where we've been. Posts like this actually offer us a re...
this is old news, why not remove it????
does anyone monitor this forum??
There are plenty of issues. It is just that we are so "independent" that it does not seem possible to agree. The group that is being formed should help us a lot. Craig, did you sign up for the state group while at the conference?
Craig - Visit the Appraiser Tribes Group on this forum for some tips on working with other appraisers.
In Illinois we have ICAP (Illinois Coalition of Appraisal Professionals) that can be a GREAT "template" for other state organizations.
Why are we not hearing about this one? Stumbled upon it on Inman but other than that have not heard a peep from any of our "industry watch dogs". I forwarded it to Appraisal Institute and asked for any comments.
RVM's - Realtor Valuation Model.
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The AZ Appraiser Conference a few weeks ago convinced me that appraisers really can unite. Yet I just don't see any fire in such a group opportunity as here. Is there simply no issue common to most appraisers and worthy of passion?
I dont suspect anyone reading your post expects you to respond to each reply so, with that said, if you haven't figured it out by now, the AMC's like LSI (passing out 'extra perks' like the Quality Road Show training; which is in their own self in...
Appraisal News
FHA Drops Two-Appraisal Requirement in Declining Markets: FHA Mortgage Letter 09-48ml
A second-appraisal requirement that had been issued by the Federal Housing Administration at the height of the housing crisis has been repealed for loans that exceed $417,000 in declining markets and for cash-out refinances. A second-appraisal requirement will remain when...Federal Regulators Issue Final Model Privacy Notice Form - Must Appraisers Comply?
Eight federal regulatory agencies today released a final model privacy notice form that will make it easier for consumers to understand how financial institutions collect and share information about consumers. Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act), institutions must notify consumers...FHA boss: FHA is not the new subprime
Federal Housing Administration Commissioner David Stevens said Saturday that concerns the agency is headed for the same financial trouble that snared Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the subprime sector are unwarranted. Stevens made the remarks during a speech at the...Stigmatized Homes - Why Did Nicholas Cage Buy Haunted Houses
According to the Examiner.com in Chicago (full article) "It is believed that Cage bought the homes specifically due to their spooky past. Apparently he thought it was a good idea at the time or else he would not have done...NovaStar narrows loss, but liabilities outweigh assets - Counting on AMC StreetLinks
NovaStar Financial Inc. greatly reduced its third-quarter loss compared with the same period last year, but its shareholders’ deficit reached more than $1 billion, and the company said its “ability to continue as a going concern” is in doubt. In...Video Sneak Peek: a la mode's DaVinci for iPhone coming soon to the Apple App Store
DaVinci for iPhone has been submitted to Apple by a la mode, inc., and they're waiting to hear when it will become available for download on the iTunes App Store (probably week or two). To promote the pending release of...Press Release: Average Distance Traveled by AMC Appraisers is 13 Miles
PITTSBURGH -- November 10, 2009 -- Findings Reconfirm AMC's Strong Reliance on Local, Independent Appraisers -- The typical driving distance traveled by independent appraisers, retained by the nation's largest appraisal management companies (AMCs), averages 13 miles in urban and suburban...KB Homes and Countrywide Financial Named in Class Action Complaint Alleging Inflated Appraisal and Inflated Appraisal Fee Schemes
KB Home and Countrywide Financial Corp. have been named as defendants in a Class Action suit filed on October 30th, 2009 in the US Dist. Court for the Middle District of Florida - Orlando Division. The attached suit details alleged...HUD Issues Mortgagee Letters on Condominium Approval (2009-46A & 2009-46B)
November 6, 2009 MORTGAGEE LETTER 2009-46 A TO: ALL APPROVED MORTGAGEES SUBJECT: Temporary Guidance for Condominium Policy In Mortgagee Letter 2009-46 B, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the permanent baseline guidance for condominium project eligibility. This Mortgagee Letter (ML)...Fannie Mae - Electronic Appraisal Delivery UPDATE - MISMO XML Standard
Announcement 09-14, Electronic Appraisal Reports, Enhancements to the Loan Delivery File Format, and Mortgage Fraud Reporting, stated that Fannie Mae will require the submission of electronic appraisal reports and their addenda in an acceptable XML format for all loans requiring...Photos
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