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Survey results show informed, professional appraisal industry

October 17, 2006

Appraisers are keeping up with the most important regulatory developments that affect their livelihoods. Click to read more

Consider reverse mortgages for full-fee, high-touch work

September 28, 2006

Reverse mortgages haven't really caught on. But they're bound to. And since every one requires a full appraisal from a professional with certain skills and credentials, it's a huge potential source of business for the right appraiser. Click to read more

What declining home prices mean to you

September 28, 2006

Your Appraiser XSite with XSellerate has pre-written, ready to go (but customizable) campaigns targeted toward homeowners, playing on their curiosity about or interest in their home's current market value. Click to read more

Fannie, Freddie regulator targeting “appraisal bias”

September 14, 2006

In testimony before a Senate subcommittee September 13, the Chief Economist of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) said the regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is "actively researching the issue of appraisal bias." Click to read more

Going paperless the right way

September 14, 2006

One of the promises of the Information Age that hasn't quite come true yet is the "paperless office." As a professional in a tightly regulated industry highly dependent on paper, you've probably been looking forward to the day when you could see the top of your desk again. Click to read more

More homeowners have inadequate insurance than ever - a business opportunity for appraisers

September 01, 2006

A consequence of the housing boom that has been overlooked — by homeowners and appraisers alike — has been the growing problem of underinsurance. Click to read more

Four XSite features that make it easier to get paid

September 01, 2006

Past due fees that you might have been too busy to pay attention to the last few years are becoming more important to collect. You've been asking for features that can help you collect and avoid late or non-payment in the first place. Now we've added some tools to your XSite that make it easier to get paid. All without changing the way you work. Click to read more

a la mode will give away a 2006 Porsche Cayenne SUV

August 24, 2006

In the last three years, a la mode, one of the most mission critical and influential companies in the real estate technology industry, has given away two Mercedes SLK convertibles, a Corvette convertible, a Range Rover Sport and a Porsche Boxster. The company announced today that this November a lucky agent or broker will be chosen to drive away in a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S. The “Porsche of SUVs” will be on display at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference & Expo in New Orleans. Click to read more

Are you checking the Aurora Status Dashboard?

August 18, 2006

The Aurora Status Dashboard is a rich resource for getting up to speed on what's happening with WinTOTAL. Each Instant Customer Update (ICU) improves WinTOTAL with bug fixes, usability improvements, new forms or features. We released more than 150 ICUs for WinTOTAL version 4 (Athena) over five years. Click to read more

Generate more non-lender business now with new WinTOTAL plugin

August 18, 2006

A new WinTOTAL plugin can help you reap the rewards of the white hot market of the last few years and pick up some work from non-mortgage clients. Click to read more

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