“Barbarian” became a runaway hit in October, but the Airbnb-referencing horror flick also raises a thorny issue for agents: What rooms can be listed as part of a property’s total square footage? Continue reading
The five-point plan seeks to make the appraisal industry more accountable, arm consumers with assistance, prevent algorithmic bias, cultivate a more diverse appraisal industry, and leverage federal data to benefit research and policymaking. Continue reading
Appraisal Institute’s president Rodman Schley is addressing unconscious bias, amping up diverse recruiting and partnering with others who are also working to do what is right. Continue reading
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac’s analysis of 12 million appraisals comes as federal task force prepares action report to address appraisal bias. Continue reading
The service, UWM Appraisal Direct, is optional and mortgage brokers will still have the option to choose from roughly 100 UWM-approved appraisal management companies. Continue reading