In Lee v. California Capital Insurance Co. (No. A136280; filed 6/18/15), a California Court of Appeal held that it was error for an appraisal panel to assign loss ...

Desktop valuation is a type of valuation that doesn't require a physical inspection of an asset. Based on documentation, photos, and expert testimonials, desktop appraisal or valuation can be used for ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau along with five other federal agencies recently issued a joint proposed rule (Proposed Rule) regarding Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) as required by ...

There is still some confusion in the marketplace over when, if and how appraisals can be transferred. Although appraisers and lenders work closely together, the Appraisal Institute believes that there ...

Recently, I had the opportunity to perform an appraisal in Costa Rica. The function of the appraisal was to evaluate a property to be used as collateral for a mortgage loan; in much the same way as it ...

Housing authorities announced new minimum requirements for state registration and supervision of appraisal management companies. AMCs provide appraisal management services to lenders, underwriters or ...

One of the requirements of receiving a VA home loan is that you must have an appraisal performed on the property. What does this mean for you? If you are a first-time homebuyer, or if this is your ...

Wharton management professor Peter Cappelli has spent decades studying the complicated dynamics of employment. In a post-recession world, his research is more timely than ever as companies large and ...

Bank of America (BAC) is in talks to sell its appraisal management company LandSafe within the next four to six weeks, according to industry sources. And the market is hungry to buy it. There are at ...

It may be easy to ignore, but don't lose sight of how valuable research is. If you’re purchasing your first building, your due diligence obligation might seem overwhelming. Admittedly, none of the ...