November 10 , 2006
AVM companies now admit to using appraisals for their data
Plus: Sellers' incentives skewing property values, appraisers fear
October 17 , 2006
Survey results show informed, professional appraisal industry
Plus: WinTOTAL, other programs opened up to any willing developer.
September 14 , 2006
Going paperless the right way
Plus: Fannie, Freddie regulator targeting "appraisal bias"
September 1 , 2006
More homeowners have inadequate insurance than ever —
a business opportunity for appraisers
August 18 , 2006
Paper sheds light on lenders' appraisal requirements.
Plus: Generate more non-lender business now with new WinTOTAL plugin.
August 3 , 2006
Where everyone lines up on client pressure.
Plus: Winner of Range Rover giveaway announced.
July 20 , 2006
More AMC reliance, fee pressure part of a normalizing market.
Plus: Before you "diversify" or troll for new clients, take care of the ones you have.
July 6 , 2006
Appraisers report placement on lenders' Do Not Use lists for a variety of troubling reasons.
Plus: Get to the Point by helping your clients configure their Calyx Point software to order appraisals directly from your XSite.
June 16 , 2006
Summer Convention a blast for hundreds of appraisers.
Plus: Financial Suspicious Activity Reports on appraisers spiking.
May 25 , 2006
Gramm-Leach-Bliley: time for the industry to get compliant.
Plus: Appraiser advocacy questionnaire.
May 9 , 2006
Scope of Work Rule: New flexibility in assignment acceptance?
Plus: Fitch Ratings will discount AVM values nationwide, subject appraisal alternatives to increased scrutiny.
April 19, 2006
Appraisal reports are copyrightable, under copyright law
and USPAP.
Plus: HUD official touts reform of "onerous" FHA appraisal requirements.
March 24, 2006
Appraisal jobs not in the same boat with agents', brokers'.
Plus: Seller paid closing costs a problem, but not for
real estate agents.
March 10, 2006
Improved Files PowerView simplifies order tracking in Aurora.
Plus: Webinars a new cost-effective alternative to
Hands On Training.
February 9, 2006
More, and better organized, XSites Themes.
Plus: New efforts to reinvigorate FHA.
January 27, 2006
Many hundreds learn Aurora, debate future of profession at successful Winter Convention. Plus: Tracking PowerView to become part of Files PowerView.
December 8, 2005
Jumble of state level efforts to curb mortgage fraud and regulate appraisers. Plus: You don't need to register every report with the Copyright Office.
November 17, 2005
Appraiser prevails in copyright case. Plus: Don't be fooled into thinking you're giving up your rights when you sign a report.
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