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Class Valuation stamping out appraisal bias

Through the use of cutting-edge tools and organic efforts to promote diversity in the appraisal profession, Class Valuation is leading the charge in eliminating bias in assessing property values THE APPRAISAL industry has come under greater scrutiny of late amid growing reports of bias in the way properties are valued. Class Valuation continues its efforts to tackle the problem, using...
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New Desktop Appraisal Rules: Today’s Pains and Tomorrow’s Gains

This piece originally appeared in the August 2022 edition of MReport magazine, online now. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unprecedented changes in the way industries conduct business. Like everyone else, the mortgage industry adapted to lockdowns by adjusting day-to-day operations. Mandates, social distancing recommendations, and health concerns led Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)—to relax property appraisal guidelines, allowing appraisers to...
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Class Valuation Announces “Leaders in Lending” Webinar Series

Troy, Mich., July 25, 2022 – Class Valuation, a leading national Appraisal Management Company, announced a new quarterly webinar series, “Leaders in Lending” which kicked off earlier this month.   While “Leaders in Lending” will generally feature one webinar each quarter, the series is being kicked-off with two back-to-back webinars featuring thought leaders from the GSEs. The first webinar in...

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Class Valuation Acquires PropertyVal

Expands National AMC's Presence in Maine and New Hampshire Link to PRN article TROY, Mich., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Valuation announced today another key acquisition in PropertyVal. Founded in 2006, PropertyVal is a leading AMC started by Robert and Amy Strong and is headquartered in Freeport, Maine. PropertyVal is one of the largest independent residential appraisal firms in...
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Announcing the 2022 Women With Vision Award Winners Women Leading the Way Through Their Vision in the Workplace and Beyond

20 / 20 Vision for Success Coaching is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Women With Vision Award. For the fourth year, 20 / 20 Vision for Success Coaching has recognized women professionals in the mortgage and real estate industries. These outstanding women join prestigious award winners from the past (and some are past winners) as well as...
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Class Valuation stamping out appraisal bias

Through the use of cutting-edge tools and organic efforts to promote diversity in the appraisal profession, Class Valuation is leading the charge in eliminating bias in assessing property values THE APPRAISAL industry has come under greater scrutiny of late amid growing reports of bias in the way properties are valued. Class Valuation continues its efforts to tackle the problem, using...
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New Desktop Appraisal Rules: Today’s Pains and Tomorrow’s Gains

This piece originally appeared in the August 2022 edition of MReport magazine, online now. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unprecedented changes in the way industries conduct business. Like everyone else, the mortgage industry adapted to lockdowns by adjusting day-to-day operations. Mandates, social distancing recommendations, and health concerns led Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)—to relax property appraisal guidelines, allowing appraisers to...
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Class Valuation Announces “Leaders in Lending” Webinar Series

Troy, Mich., July 25, 2022 – Class Valuation, a leading national Appraisal Management Company, announced a new quarterly webinar series, “Leaders in Lending” which kicked off earlier this month.   While “Leaders in Lending” will generally feature one webinar each quarter, the series is being kicked-off with two back-to-back webinars featuring thought leaders from the GSEs. The first webinar in...
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Class Valuation Completes Freddie Mac Verification Process for ACE+ PDR Data Collection Criteria

TROY, MICH – July 18, 2022 – Class Valuation, a leading tech-enabled appraisal management company, announces today that they’ve successfully completed the verification process for Freddie Mac’s new ACE+ PDR (automated collateral valuation plus property data report) solution. Class will complete these data collection orders through Property Fingerprint, Class Valuation’s 3D Scanning technology, which has produced tens of thousands of...

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