The Role of Attorneys in the Appraisal Process: An Unnamed Audience For the...
Earlier this year, the Appraisal Institute issued a paper titled “Helpful Tips for Consumers”. The stated purpose of the release was to help guide home buyers and sellers through the sometimes...
View ArticleTrue Commercial Appraiser Independence
In the last twelve months “appraiser independence” has been codified into various rules and regulations. Appraisers, compliance officers and other industry experts may read the words but fail to...
View ArticleThe Role of Valuations in Conservation Easements
The creation of conservation easements, which are land preservation agreements between landowners and qualified environmental organizations or governmental bodies, is currently on the rise across the...
View ArticleIndustry Analysts continue to Warn of a Pending Commercial Real Estate Crisis.
Despite signs of recovery in the economy, some industry analysts are warning of a pending commercial real estate crisis. Over the next five years, about $1.4 trillion in commercial real estate loans...
View ArticleTax Season Update: What Every Residential Landlord Should Know
Tax season is upon us, and if you own rental property, you’re going to want to give the following points a read before mailing off your forms. Why? Thousands of property owners across the country lose...
View ArticleCustomary and Reasonable Appraisal Fees
New Appraiser Independence Regulations (AIR) protects appraisers from undue influence and pressure. Many banks now utilize independent third party vendors (Appraisal Management Companies) to manage...
View ArticleCommunication is the Key to Good Appraisal Management
In many ways, the ultimate goal of an appraisal management company should be to truly master the art of communication. While any AMC’s basic functions include streamlining the appraisal process,...
View ArticleUS Appraisal Group President Admitted to MIT Program
US Appraisal Group announced today that its president, Dione Spiteri, has been accepted into MIT’s prestigious Entrepreneurial Masters Program, sponsored by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and the MIT...
View ArticleUS Appraisal Group Makes Inc. 500 List for Second Year in a Row
US Appraisal Group is pleased to announce that it has made the Inc. 500 List for the second year running – a rare feat in this prestigious company ranking system. “While many companies start out of the...
View ArticleThe Hidden Risks of Delivering to Fannie/Freddie
Are you approved as a seller/servicer with the Agencies? If not, then you are probably like most lenders that are either (1) planning to apply or (2) pending approval as a direct Seller/Servicer....
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