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Objectionable Valuations Become Hate Speech, Inflating Home Prices

Jeremy Bagott — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:30:33 +0000

The censorship, scapegoating and sidelining of appraisers has done real damage to borrowers and the purchasers of bonds… Attacks on free speech are on the rise in the English-speaking world. A bill introduced in Canada to thwart online “anarchy and lawlessness” would create a Canadian Ministry of Truth empowered to punish authors Ottawa politicians find problematic. In response to the worst rioting in Britain in years, about 4,000 people have reportedly been jailed for online thought crimes. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prosecute anyone his government believes is whipping up people’s emotions on the Internet. There’s even...

Biden's Remark on Home Values Sparks Backlash President Biden's recent comment about the discrepancy in home values between Black and white families has sparked backlash on social…
The Censorship of Appraisers Thirty-seven hours after President Biden took the oath of office, White House officials met with executives at social media companies.…
HUD's Private Inquisitors Will Chill Protected… HUD awarded $54 million to 182 nonprofits to serve as posses in a a Spanish Inquisition-style drive. The deep pockets…

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Appraisal Bias Mantra is Largely False Reporting

Dave Towne — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:30:40 +0000

Just How Commonplace Is Appraisal Bias? Folks, about the only entity examining in depth the details behind all the allegations about appraisers being inherently biased is the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Housing Center. They are proving that most of the allegations are mostly a dump truck load of bovine substance. Click here for their latest expose. Report: Just How Commonplace Is Appraisal Bias? – theMReport.com Within this report are these statements from AEI: “When comparing appraisals for people of color to those for non-Hispanic white people within the same geographies, a new study by the American Enterprise Institute’s (AEI) Housing...

The Real Cause of the Home Value Gap Is the Income Gap Blaming appraisers for the income gap will never solve the real underlying problem... Blaming appraisers for the income gap is…
Promoting False "Racist Appraiser" Narrative Some Lenders promoting false "racist appraiser" narrative to optimize profits via AVMs Like most businesses lenders want to optimize their…
NAR Report Paints a Different Picture The study also shows the appraisal was the LOWEST scored item on the list of discriminatory practices... On February 23,…

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Woke ‘Bounty’ Bill Will Chill Speech of New York Appraisers

Jeremy Bagott — Wed, 10 May 2023 11:45:10 +0000

A bill being crafted by the New York state Senate’s Finance Committee would, in effect, place a $2,000 bounty on the head of any heretical real estate appraiser in the Empire State who dares conclude a value that fails to satisfy a seller, serial refinancer or commissioned broker in a deal. Vulnerable buyers, who could be paying off inflated loans based on coerced values, would simply have to live with it. If enacted, the bill would authorize fines to be levied on appraisers for a new category of thoughtcrime – something called “appraisal discrimination.” Half the proceeds from the fines...

Occupational Licensing Used to Intimidate It provides no better illustration of how occupational licensing promotes groupthink and intolerance to differing viewpoints... CALIFORNIA: WHERE RIGOROUS INQUIRY…
HUD's Private Inquisitors Will Chill Protected… HUD awarded $54 million to 182 nonprofits to serve as posses in a a Spanish Inquisition-style drive. The deep pockets…
Low Appraised Value = Racial Bias? When the appraised value didn’t meet the sale price, the first assumption was that the appraiser conspired to lower the…

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HUD’s Private Inquisitors Will Chill Protected Speech of Appraisers

Jeremy Bagott — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:30:14 +0000

HUD awarded $54 million to 182 nonprofits to serve as posses in a a Spanish Inquisition-style drive. The deep pockets of the federal government will be used to help the nonprofits chill the protected First Amendment rights of appraisers to develop disinterested opinions of value of the properties they appraise. In the early 1990s, the Texas Legislature established an unusual nonprofit known as the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation. The times were dire. A near-biblical plague of weevils had descended on the state’s cotton crop. So, state lawmakers granted the private organization the powers of government to combat the malevolent creatures....

HUD Secretary's Comments Evoke Folly of 1919 Sex Scandal Secretary Fudge launched into what sounded remarkably like discriminatory rhetoric: "The problem is who is in the appraisal industry. When…
HUD Dismisses Claims Alleging Racism ...white America (government) keeps trying to 'fix' Black People who are not broken in the first place! We’ve all heard…
HUD ROV Process to Address 'Appraisal Bias' At a recent event at the Brookings Institute, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that HUD is creating a ROV…

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Under-Valuations Unrelated to Racial Bias

AppraisersBlogs — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:30:52 +0000

Under-valuations that more accurately reflect the homes’ “true” value as opposed to the contract price will also alert the buyer, not just the lender, that he or she may be over-paying, which often triggers a renegotiation… when the seller and buyer settle on a new price after the appraisal, the new lower price reduces credit risk, costs to the borrower, and ultimately results in greater wealth for the buyer. The AEI Housing Center recently released an analysis revealing that reports by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and by Brookings, attributing the greater prevalence of under-valuations in home purchase appraisals...

Census Data Used as Evidence for Bias I’ve previously written about how the various spear throwers at appraisers have used ‘census tract data’ in their assertions that…
AEI Research Critique of Freddie Mac's Misleading… More great research from AEI. This is an analysis of Freddie Mac's misleading and basically defamatory paper on Appraisal Gap.…
The Real Cause of the Home Value Gap Is the Income Gap Blaming appraisers for the income gap will never solve the real underlying problem... Blaming appraisers for the income gap is…

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Data and Verification Sources Are Critical

Dave Towne — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 13:30:13 +0000

The genesis for this essay began when I heard from another appraiser that a VA report reviewer rejected the comparables “DOC Number” on the Verification Source(s) line. The reviewer said the “DOC Number” was not acceptable as a Verification Source. In fact, VA has said in a newsletter to appraisers that “… Assessor’s File Number may never be used as a Verification Source.” I disagree with that position, and this essay explains why. It also explains what appraisers should do to provide credible Data and Verification Source(s) in reports. Caveat: I don’t do VA assignments. I decided that a deeper dive...

It’s Time to Take Out the Junk: AMC Practices Exposed Appraisers have spent years carrying the weight of broken AMC practices, and this article pulls every one of those practices…
Fannie Mae Filed a Complaint Against Me An appraiser shared the following with us which was posted on one of the appraisers’ groups. Fannie Mae filed a…
Bias and Discrimination in Reports, Yes or No? Appraisers, should we include discussion of B&D in our reports? Wait, What?? Bondage and Discipline? No, not that. Bias and Discrimination.…

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Report Observation & Trigger Points

Dave Towne — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:30:50 +0000

Appraisers, this is another essay written about a report I have ‘observed.’ I’ve mentioned before that I “come in contact with” appraisal reports from a variety of sources. Those that I determine have significant issues I write about. Conclusions about the ‘real value’ will be disclosed below. Trigger points for having reports formally reviewed are discussed. I do this because a majority of appraisers do not participate and interact with their peers on a consistent basis, and therefore may not get exposed to items that clients and lenders see in reports, which they question. I believe it’s important to expose items in reports that...

The Great Debate on Appraisal Fees She included several different fee split examples indicating AMCs retained as much as 70 percent of the total appraisal fee…
It’s Time to Take Out the Junk: AMC Practices Exposed Appraisers have spent years carrying the weight of broken AMC practices, and this article pulls every one of those practices…
The Real Cause of the Home Value Gap Is the Income Gap Blaming appraisers for the income gap will never solve the real underlying problem... Blaming appraisers for the income gap is…

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Bye-bye 1004MC, Hello Analysis

Rachel Massey, SRA — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:30:34 +0000

On July 31, 2018, at the Appraisal Institute Annual Conference, Fannie Mae announced the end of the 1004MC. News quickly spread among the appraisal blogosphere, and on August 7, 2018, the new Selling Guide showed that the 1004MC was no longer required. Rejoicing was heard throughout the land. Although the 1004MC is no longer required by Fannie Mae, the appraiser still needs to support their opinion of market trends, supply and demand, and marketing time. The exact verbiage found in the 8/7/18 updated Selling Guide is: The appraiser’s analysis of a property must take into consideration all factors that affect...

Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process The story of this single mother's harrowing experience with a defective home purchase and HUD's negligent oversight exposes deep flaws…
Dear Representative, FNMA Has Gone Rogue! Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive/eliminate property appraisal for lending…
Commercial Appraisal Reports: How Much Do They Cost? Every business that owns a commercial property will require an appraisal. Commercial real estate transactions are the most common. Commercial…

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Concession Reporting Confusion

Dave Towne — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:30:22 +0000

…how are these "lender contributions" identified… Appraisers are ‘required’ to report comparable sales or financing concessions that benefit a borrower in the GSE form appraisal report, on the second line in the comparison grid (as a negative adjustment). Secondly, for subject properties, appraisers are ‘required’ to report any concession benefiting the borrower on page 1 of the report form. Subject concession amount is NOT entered on the Comparable grid. Well now, FNMA has issued a modification to their Selling Guide (which takes effect as of 4/03/18) – SEL–2018-03 – (I have added type face enhancements): Lender Contributions With this update we are...

Quit Overreporting! Why Do Appraisers Keep Overreporting...? Appraisers, Another friend has provided a copy of an appraisal on the friend’s home. Good…
Rumor - GSE Forms Revisions Coming? GSE’s “really want your input” on the proposed revisions... Folks, Rumor has it that the GSE’s are ‘finally’ considering making…
Concession Adjustments Missing Concession Adjustments are expected to be made... Appraisers, As noted previously, I ‘observe’ various reports from various sources. A new…

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Concession Adjustments Missing

Dave Towne — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:30:57 +0000

Concession Adjustments are expected to be made… Appraisers, As noted previously, I ‘observe’ various reports from various sources. A new one arrived last week. In looking over the grid, I noticed the concession adjustments are missing in the grid, as shown below. Commentary continues below the image. The appraiser correctly shows the concession amount in the left portion of the comp grid (Comp 1 & 2 – Green Arrows), but does not put a corresponding adjustment for the concession in the actual grid column (Red arrows). This is NOT the first time I have seen this in reports. Apparently this...

The Town With No Bank: How Rural America Lost Its… For decades, we’ve been told that the problem is demand. That people don’t want to live in rural America anymore.…
Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process The story of this single mother's harrowing experience with a defective home purchase and HUD's negligent oversight exposes deep flaws…
Solving the ANSI Measuring Dilemma ...a brilliant ‘work around’ to solve the subject & comps adjustment issues, which Fannie Mae thinks is no big deal...…

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Baby or Bath Water? And Is it Time to Take Back USPAP?

Michael Ford — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:30:02 +0000

About half of AICPA members don’t believe in USPAP… When I first heard that “they” were trying to do away with the Appraisal Practices Board (APB) of the Appraisal Foundation (TAF), I tried to keep an open mind. I also wondered who “they” are. Did the Appraisal Institute (AI) finally get a sympathetic ear in Congress? Was it preemptive action by the Board of Trustees in anticipation of budget cuts by the new administration? By the way, what does the APB do? I certainly had it wrong. I thought they helped develop the Advisory Opinions (AOs)! To be candid the...

AI's Effort to Eliminate the ASC! Refocused effort to eliminate the ASC... Why? It’s now much more than rumor. There is a concerted effort to eliminate…
The Partisan Battle to Eliminate Dodd Frank Dodd Frank created the illusion... I had a different “take away” from the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee "Modernizing Appraisals" hearing.…
TAF Suspends Most APB Operations APB was based on the housing crisis of 2008... Appraisers, The news release below was issued on Jan. 26, 2017.…

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Observations of a Review Appraiser

Brian L. Trotrier — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:30:28 +0000

Adjustments appeared to come from some List or Automated… Recently I had the opportunity to work on a Class Action case. The case settled, and there are confidentiality agreements for both sides, so I cannot reveal any details. I will summarize the allegations and findings, as well as the scope of work performed. I should say also that before being hired, I was interviewed, and vetted. Every reference provided, was contacted, as well as a records check and background check. What they were looking for was a combination of a clean reputation for being unbiased, as well as depth of...

Collateral Underwriter, What’s Under the Hood? Collateral Underwriter - Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO) FNMA has a fascination for first patenting garbage, & then implementing it…
If I Cannot Support a Small Adjustment, I Just do… I am more circumspect about the adjustments I make. The most feared date in the appraisal industry has come. January…
Adjustments - Your Opinion Doesn’t Count Regulations state that appraisal adjustments cannot be based upon an appraiser’s opinion. According to federal and state law, adjustments must…

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Appraisers – The Reason You Have No Business: Functional Obsolescence

Richard Hagar, SRA — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:30:31 +0000

Functional obsolescence is the reason many appraisers are going out of business. On a daily basis, appraisers moan: “It’s because of the HVCC that my business is down” or “that AMC or X or Y or Z caused my income to decline.” Really? Are you sure? So, why is my company buried in business and you’re not? We’ve all heard about blacksmiths being out of work; Seems the use of horses has declined. And the need for typewriter repairmen, the demand just isn’t what it was 20 years ago. The people in these jobs failed to adapt; Maybe appraiser are having the same problem....

Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process The story of this single mother's harrowing experience with a defective home purchase and HUD's negligent oversight exposes deep flaws…
The New & Improved Fannie Mae “FRAUDULATOR 2.0” Originally known as Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter (CU), and subsequently Collateral Underwriter 2.0 (CU-2)i this always dubious product of Fannie…
It’s Time to Take Out the Junk: AMC Practices Exposed Appraisers have spent years carrying the weight of broken AMC practices, and this article pulls every one of those practices…

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Contract Analysis Paralysis

IDFPR Board — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:30:17 +0000

The most critical failure found in appraisal reports that come before the Board, whether residential, commercial, or agricultural, is a lack of analysis. Appraisers seem to think that citing or reporting is synonymous with analysis. Analysis – to study (something) closely and carefully: to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination. The URAR asks: I did or did not analyze the contract for sale for the subject purchase transaction. Explain the results of the analysis of the contract for sale or why the analysis was not performed. Yet many will write:...

New UAD Overhaul: What Appraisers Can Expect in 2025… Folks, I recently attended a Train the Trainer 1.5 day class about the new UAD/URAR, jointly facilitated by Fannie Mae,…
Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process The story of this single mother's harrowing experience with a defective home purchase and HUD's negligent oversight exposes deep flaws…
Commercial Appraisal Reports: How Much Do They Cost? Every business that owns a commercial property will require an appraisal. Commercial real estate transactions are the most common. Commercial…

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Update on Financing Concessions for Comparables

Dave Towne — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:30:03 +0000

Appraisers, The GSE’s have issued a UAD newsletter on Sept. 18, 2012. Mostly it has ‘stuff’ in it that appraisers should be doing, i.e., checking for proper UAD compliance prior to report submittal by using your report software on-board reviewer. However, this little gem is the last item on page 2: Update on Financing Concessions for Comparables The GSEs expect appraisers to determine the financing concessions, if any, for all settled sales used as comparables in appraisal reports. Appraisers are expected to do what is necessary to determine concession amounts through the normal course of business and not automatically default...

It’s Time to Take Out the Junk: AMC Practices Exposed Appraisers have spent years carrying the weight of broken AMC practices, and this article pulls every one of those practices…
Is the GSE's "Appraisal Modernization" Really Just… Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature... In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of…
New UAD Overhaul: What Appraisers Can Expect in 2025… Folks, I recently attended a Train the Trainer 1.5 day class about the new UAD/URAR, jointly facilitated by Fannie Mae,…

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Concessions – When & How Much to Adjust

IDFPR Board — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:54 +0000

There is a lack of consensus or understanding among appraisers regarding concessions paid to a buyer in a sales transaction. The focus here is on appraisals communicated via a current Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac form. The intent of this article is to bring some clarity to this topic, whether you’re appraising the property as a purchase transaction or using it as a comparable sale after it has closed. First, in your appraisal due to purchase, a concession to the buyer of the subject of your appraisal must be reported in the contract section of the appraisal report. However, you must remember...

Is the GSE's "Appraisal Modernization" Really Just… Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature... In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of…
USPAP’s Typical Buyer Standard in the Fair Housing Era The Irreconcilable Conflict Between USPAP's Typical Buyer Standard and the Current Fair Housing Compliance Regime. Retain this document as a…
The New & Improved Fannie Mae “FRAUDULATOR 2.0” Originally known as Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter (CU), and subsequently Collateral Underwriter 2.0 (CU-2)i this always dubious product of Fannie…

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