We are amid some of the biggest tradeshows of the year, and tech is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Think about this year’s Digital Mortgage and MBA conferences; the takeaway was clear: Innovate or

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We are amid some of the biggest tradeshows of the year, and tech is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Think about this year’s Digital Mortgage and MBA conferences; the takeaway was clear: Innovate or
As we enter the tenth anniversary of the housing crisis, it is important to remind ourselves how far we have really come. Times were hard, and I doubt anyone reading this needs a history lesson on
Effective this month, Fannie Mae has made some significant changes to their Selling Guide – the one that interests Class Appraisal most is the removal of the 1004MC requirement in all 1-4 family reports for
This month in Chicago, nearly 30 organizations banded together to announce their collaborated effort to spread awareness of the many diverse career paths available in the real-estate industry. Among them was the Appraisal Institute, who also
As we wind down from another celebration of our country’s independence and the history of the United States this fourth of July, we here at Class Appraisal thought it was a good time to reflect
There’s a type of development that is becoming more and more common across the country. One that causes confusion in lenders as well as appraisers. A property type that transcends the norms and established boundaries
Appraisal management company reviews are surprisingly hard to come by. A quick search on Google brings up appraiser blogs, appraisal forums and appraisal management company employee reviews. But there’s no company or website dedicated to
For many in our industry, the MBA Conference 2017 will be the highlight of our year (professionally). The annual event put on by the Mortgage Bankers Association not only draws CEOs, VPs and senior managers
Finding reliable appraisal management services is imperative for every mortgage loan originator, borrower, processor, underwriter and closer. Quick turnaround times are important. But you also need to be sure that the appraisal management company you
NAMB National 2017 is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited for this year’s conference. The annual event hosted by NAMB, the association of mortgage professionals, will take place October 14-16 at
Our Innovation Panel is an elite network of appraisers who are partnering with Class and GSEs to pilot innovative technology that’s shaping the valuation industry. These appraisers are helping influence the future of appraisals and pioneer tools that will help sustain a strong real estate economy.