tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186571672024-03-02T06:49:28.300-05:00Appraiser ActiveFrancois K. Gregoire - Gregoire & Gregoire, Inc. State-Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser #RD142.......on a quest to improve the professionFrank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-25780784362563429962023-12-23T11:40:00.000-05:002023-12-23T11:40:32.577-05:00Merry Christmas - 2023<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Looks like I did not get around to posting much in 2023. We've been active on mainstream social media, such at <b><a href="https://twitter.com/AppraiserActive" target="_blank">TWITTER(X)</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgregoire/" target="_blank">LinkedIN</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GregoirexTwo/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b> for personal and appraisal updates. We'll see if that might change in 2024.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the meantime, Fran and I wish you a Joyous Holiday Season from the Sunshine State.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf29uhC1iJq1bHUqSjIBEb-2_kStZbDjK3EBOWgdn7q2NIZlOmSmLIp72ALAH_mQ945ppi_wgQLmf0od4ONWzSwIgxVcZOP8fA5BwkfCDiuHHOHBsiCBi7XPPI0oi8QgR6mGsKrSAlrlLjoUvzA6gbCDLg3TnjSZMQ4_NSL3poYTgRklDqjpAU/s2304/2023%20Christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2304" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf29uhC1iJq1bHUqSjIBEb-2_kStZbDjK3EBOWgdn7q2NIZlOmSmLIp72ALAH_mQ945ppi_wgQLmf0od4ONWzSwIgxVcZOP8fA5BwkfCDiuHHOHBsiCBi7XPPI0oi8QgR6mGsKrSAlrlLjoUvzA6gbCDLg3TnjSZMQ4_NSL3poYTgRklDqjpAU/w640-h480/2023%20Christmas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-90922557790442482262023-01-16T11:52:00.000-05:002023-01-16T11:52:04.307-05:00NAR Comments on Proposed Changes to Appraisal Reconsideration Policy<p> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Back in November 2022, the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors adopted two public policy recommendations made by the Real Property Valuation Committee. One was to establish a policy to encourage the adoption of a consistent framework for the Reconsideration of Value process. The policy stresses a key component of the process is prioritization of appraiser competency over fee and turn time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Below is a copy of the motion adopted by the Board of Directors.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUHvrHlqIQPbFdV3n9xhy3SKyxgOeGXWBQ44yUnQoA8c6VAkkEHyYpfsmoexZCXM6Gssc3T4R7aNZJ5uzTOo-1Ii4uZdTH56Coyn7tXhXuI8wGHnyDkY2JICPsvyrjRCpn2MiwJyyFed1g-qYFlc6-bt7_E4jwwRqi7j1W92xoOq6bangnZg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="1110" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUHvrHlqIQPbFdV3n9xhy3SKyxgOeGXWBQ44yUnQoA8c6VAkkEHyYpfsmoexZCXM6Gssc3T4R7aNZJ5uzTOo-1Ii4uZdTH56Coyn7tXhXuI8wGHnyDkY2JICPsvyrjRCpn2MiwJyyFed1g-qYFlc6-bt7_E4jwwRqi7j1W92xoOq6bangnZg=w640-h512" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Since then, the <b><a href="https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/administration/hudclips/letters/mortgagee" target="_blank">Department of Housing and Urban Development</a></b> has published the draft of a proposed Mortgagee Letter,<b> <a href="https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/SFH/documents/borrower_req_review_appraisal_results_draft.pdf" target="_blank">Borrower Request for Review of Appraisal Results. </a></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Using the new policy as a guide, <b><a href="https://narfocus.com/billdatabase/clientfiles/172/3/4709.pdf" target="_blank">NAR provided comment</a></b> on the draft. <b><a href="https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/nar-comments-on-proposed-changes-to-appraisal-reconsideration-policy" target="_blank">HERE is the link</a></b> to the announcement on the NAR site.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It's great to see NAR reference the new policy in their response to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development draft a mortgagee letter to establish a process for Mortgagees when a Borrower requests a review of the appraisal results associated with their application for an FHA-insured mortgage.</span></p>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-26483357884268881862022-12-31T18:11:00.004-05:002022-12-31T18:11:40.587-05:00Prepping for New Year 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHYyRlqRPLpdAlSolU0tS8GV52Xl-evTgS3tDdeK2A6D3o2bqxTrGvizL5lvIIaqglofJlho2N05ciTLwbu3teagrxwMzhi6AtAqHYV0o30sGFtRlmYb245lXj32eCPkThOa1ywznm4mn04Z8ymQaGh55eM_EkG420WrK96PrL1P6fRa5bQ/s4032/20221231_171113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHYyRlqRPLpdAlSolU0tS8GV52Xl-evTgS3tDdeK2A6D3o2bqxTrGvizL5lvIIaqglofJlho2N05ciTLwbu3teagrxwMzhi6AtAqHYV0o30sGFtRlmYb245lXj32eCPkThOa1ywznm4mn04Z8ymQaGh55eM_EkG420WrK96PrL1P6fRa5bQ/w400-h300/20221231_171113.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You all do what you want to do for New Year's Eve. Here at the Gregoire - Strayhorn Household, we spend the Eve prepping for New Year's Day. That means Hog Jowls and Black-Eyed Peas. Fran will pick some collards from the garden in the morning and we will ensure our good luck for 2023 with Pork, Peas, and Greens.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">All the best to you and yours in the New Year. </span></p>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-29112543719684412312022-12-23T17:41:00.001-05:002022-12-23T17:41:41.428-05:00Merry Christmas - 2022<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: arial;">It was warm (68 degrees) two days ago. Today, like most of the country, it's getting cooler. As this is being posted, it's below 60. Nevertheless, Fran and I wish you a Blessed Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZ6xgBDSNxO9x_bIeizdSf5TQJR3E7Bzw5Whux03KXs_puRgrqswUR5R6wr_Yrea8G5P0nSTG22cAo0Ook10y9hHDjolUFjwsnEXjZ2GJQkb1F6PxQ3NWEuvSPdDbzmVSonADe0tSaC4dvLUMv565yocfsqjvJo1PeDK7qxtgQlq2g_3rTQ/s2304/2022-Christmas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2304" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZ6xgBDSNxO9x_bIeizdSf5TQJR3E7Bzw5Whux03KXs_puRgrqswUR5R6wr_Yrea8G5P0nSTG22cAo0Ook10y9hHDjolUFjwsnEXjZ2GJQkb1F6PxQ3NWEuvSPdDbzmVSonADe0tSaC4dvLUMv565yocfsqjvJo1PeDK7qxtgQlq2g_3rTQ/w640-h480/2022-Christmas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-53731753120013063892022-12-22T09:07:00.003-05:002022-12-22T09:07:27.725-05:00Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDO9SWlsNGA1_UbZk9-1u_bV5R2-a5NdHk_qKZKTjcnZXqEouH-YcDL2CWH51IovvFYNJkSCyY5bIgkA6HkLizcW6hviEuki8pbvNR2SDSbeiavphGK5k4tIIXSLpXZDiV7yuH-JJgNdcV-E1miED-I6sCX7W068pNU3ZQBsZX8_8TJ1t7Wg/s1776/20220606_080619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="1514" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDO9SWlsNGA1_UbZk9-1u_bV5R2-a5NdHk_qKZKTjcnZXqEouH-YcDL2CWH51IovvFYNJkSCyY5bIgkA6HkLizcW6hviEuki8pbvNR2SDSbeiavphGK5k4tIIXSLpXZDiV7yuH-JJgNdcV-E1miED-I6sCX7W068pNU3ZQBsZX8_8TJ1t7Wg/w236-h277/20220606_080619.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: arial;">Here's some news of interest to Florida Appraisers.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board</b></span></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —</strong> Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kristin Creegan, Mark Kruse, Evalyn Oreto and the reappointment of Herbert Jourdan Jr. and Shawn Wilson to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board.</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kristin Creegan</strong></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Creegan is a Broker Associate and Sales Manager for the Creegan Group. She was previously a high school science teacher and currently serves on multiple breakout groups for the Florida and Orlando Regional Realtor Association. Creegan earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in business from the University of Florida.</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mark Kruse</strong></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kruse is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Florida First Capital Finance Corporation. He is a member of the National Association of Civil-Law Notaries and the Florida Bar. Kruse earned his bachelor’s degree in international affairs from American University and his juris doctor from Florida State University.</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Evalyn Oreto</strong></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Oreto is the Staff Residential Appraiser – Pasco County for Present Amrock, LLC. She previously worked for LandSafe Appraisal Services/Core Logic as a Staff Residential Appraiser. Oreto serves on the Education Committee of West Pasco Board of Realtors and is a member of Woman in Networking Pasco County.</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Herbert Jourdan</strong></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Jourdan is the President and an Appraiser of Spectrum Valuation. He currently serves on the Industry Advisory Council for the Appraisal Foundation. Jourdan earned his bachelor’s degree in real estate and finance from Indiana University.</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shawn Wilson</strong></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wilson is the Owner of Compass Real Estate Consulting. She is a current member of the International Association of Assessing Officers and the International Right of Way Association. Wilson earned an associate degree from Valencia College.</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">------------------</p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Herb Jourdan and Shawn Wilson are current Certified General Members of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board. Evalyn "Fran" Oreto, a Certified Residential Appraiser, is the current AMC Member of the board. The Governor's Office has not yet clarified if Fran Oreto has been reappointed to the AMC position, or if she is filling the Certified Residential position now held by Armando del Valle.</p>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-63759723158056095372021-12-23T17:46:00.005-05:002021-12-23T22:11:54.706-05:00Merry Christmas 2021<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It looks like the 2020 Christmas post fell by the wayside. Nevertheless, Fran and I wish you the best for this Holiday Season.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPhG4EMVEEJTAwrQmdUKRW3d7mVZEVxS0qoHHvuwTJe63NrUcGvzzxq_iBI59vhdZXNHRZbHgUg-Cu1-2AeeCxToxEPWdOOnIS2d9iX5pw7NRls2OYPVqZzRiFNUZ1RcSQUQlprVBezEd-2oTwi_dPE8rFu5TpYm4PvmEhv0niifK6x525vg=s2016" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPhG4EMVEEJTAwrQmdUKRW3d7mVZEVxS0qoHHvuwTJe63NrUcGvzzxq_iBI59vhdZXNHRZbHgUg-Cu1-2AeeCxToxEPWdOOnIS2d9iX5pw7NRls2OYPVqZzRiFNUZ1RcSQUQlprVBezEd-2oTwi_dPE8rFu5TpYm4PvmEhv0niifK6x525vg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Note: Due to a change in my work focus, I had to dust off my tape measure and clipboard. Both have been used this month. First time in many months.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-43757109909892747312021-10-18T16:26:00.004-04:002021-10-18T19:31:56.625-04:00Back to Blogging?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5m1JcTuQGofkuNs-AJ_3jXlzsDosG7eIfYdBoBt5rXgCdPuPRRTBuBxKt2DqHkP9qoBCtt5g1mG_kUP1guCV_VkR8HExlCJRIkhg6Hf01BP8khz9rq677d25C-WEV7lEMkCjz/s900/iStock_000025643011Small.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="900" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5m1JcTuQGofkuNs-AJ_3jXlzsDosG7eIfYdBoBt5rXgCdPuPRRTBuBxKt2DqHkP9qoBCtt5g1mG_kUP1guCV_VkR8HExlCJRIkhg6Hf01BP8khz9rq677d25C-WEV7lEMkCjz/w310-h184/iStock_000025643011Small.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">It's been almost two years since my last blog post, and over two years since blogging about anything related to appraisal. It looks like it might be time to give it another go.
The nature of my assignments over the past seven years, or so, has limited my production here because of time, confidentiality agreements and protective orders. That long series of assignments has regretfully come to a conclusion. Let's see if some ideas come my way. There is plenty going on in the appraisal world.</span></div>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-63827937746067298792019-12-24T09:09:00.002-05:002019-12-24T09:09:16.234-05:00Merry Christmas 2019<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #e6e6e6;">Another extremely busy year. Much going on the Appraisal World. Looking forward to 2020 and working on improving the Appraisal Profession.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #e6e6e6;">Fran and I wish you the best for this Holiday Season.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have you wondered what goes on during a meeting of an appraiser state regulatory board meeting? Is it worth your time to attend? Will anything be learned? Only you can decide, but it will be worth your time to tune into the <b><a href="https://app.gotomeeting.com/?meetingId=486603221" target="_blank">LIVE STREAM </a></b>of the April Fool’s Day Edition of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The disciplinary cases are always informative. The Respondents sometimes illustrate HOW NOT to act and respond to the complaint, and answer questions posed by <a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/real-estate-appraisal-board/board-information/#1509044906969-7080e654-a662" target="_blank"><b>FREAB</b> </a>members. The FIRST case on the Legal Docket, the special <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/re/documents/FREAB%20Meeting%20Documents/2019/0419FREAB/0419FREABTeleConfLgDkt.pdf" target="_blank">Teleconference Agenda, Legal Agenda-A</a></b>, may be entertaining, informative, and fulfill your expectations for April Fool’s Day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Division of Administrative Hearings has <b><a href="https://www.doah.state.fl.us/DocDoc/2018/006285/18006285DWH-012219-12303630.pdf" target="_blank">relinquished jurisdiction</a></b> to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. An informal hearing on the case is scheduled for 8:30 A.M. on Monday, April 1, 2019. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.doah.state.fl.us/DocDoc/2018/006285/18006285AC-112818-16213021.PDF" target="_blank">HERE </a></b>is a copy of the Administrative Complaint. The Division of Administrative Hearings <b>DOCKET </b>for the case has links to documents relevant to the case. One example of the appraiser’s responses to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, can be found at this <b><a href="https://www.doah.state.fl.us/DocDoc/2018/006285/18006285_237_12202018_06494523_e.pdf" target="_blank">LINK.</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are near a computer on April 1, 2019, tune in to the <b><a href="https://app.gotomeeting.com/?meetingId=486603221" target="_blank">LIVE STREAM </a></b>at 8:30 A.M. It should make your day.</span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-55531350423312933572018-12-25T07:08:00.000-05:002018-12-25T07:08:22.523-05:00Merry Christmas - 2018<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2018 was another extremely busy year. Several interesting Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board meetings, and several changes in the works for 2019.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Although Appraiser Active only got around to posting the news a couple times, that may change in the upcoming year. In the meantime, we wish you the best for this Holiday Season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board will have their <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/re/documents/0218FREABAdminAgenda.pdf?x40199" target="_blank">first meeting of 2018 on</a></b> Monday, February 5, 2018. The FREAB meets in Suite N901 (ninth floor) at <b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Nf8mtAa84RA2" target="_blank">400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, FL. </a></b>The meeting starts at 8:30 AM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/re/documents/FREAB%20Meeting%20Documents/2018/0218FREAB/0218FREABLegDkt.pdf" target="_blank">legal agenda </a></b>is light; only four cases are on the docket. All involve consideration of a Settlement Stipulation by the FREAB. Nevertheless, there is always a chance something interesting will be discussed, and a learning opportunity will result.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Things are bound to get interesting around 1:00 P.M. At that time the board is scheduled to take up a Discussion of Evaluations. This discussion was prompted by amendments to Chapter 475 Part II as a result of <b><a href="https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/00927/Category" target="_blank">HB 927,</a></b> passed by the 2017 Florida Legislature, and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. The amendments became effective October 1, 2017.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There is plenty to say about the amendments, and the attempt to soften standards applicable to the services provided by Florida Appraisers. Rather than reproduce everything here, Appraiser Active suggests you take a look at the documents to be considered by the FREAB, including the comment letter from yours truly. <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/re/documents/FREAB%20Meeting%20Documents/2018/0218FREAB/0218FREABEvalDisc.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE.</a> </b>My comments start on page 29 of the pdf.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you have a chance to attend the meeting and weigh in, I'm sure the FREAB will welcome you comments. If not, the meeting will be live streamed. <b><a href="https://app.gotomeeting.com/?meetingId=486603221" target="_blank">TUNE IN </a></b>and hear the conversation and how the board decides to proceed. If thee TUNE IN link above does not direct you to the GoTo meeting page, use this <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/real-estate-appraisal-board/meetings-and-workshops/" target="_blank">LINK </a></b>and click on <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/real-estate-appraisal-board/meetings-and-workshops/" target="_blank">live stream.</a></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-17709392452953471712018-02-03T11:50:00.000-05:002018-02-03T11:51:39.519-05:00FREAB - New Website<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Welcome to 2018! The <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/real-estate-appraisal-board/" target="_blank">Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) </a></b>has a new look to their site. It looks like the FREAB benefits from an overhaul of the the full spectrum of sites associated with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation <a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/" target="_blank">(DBPR). </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In another nod to the realization of the world we live in, the DBPR offers a <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/mobile-app/" target="_blank">Mobile App!</a> </b>Functionality is limited, but it is a starting point to:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When you visit the site, I suggest visiting the <a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/real-estate-appraisal-board/" target="_blank"><b>"Board Home"</b> </a>tab, and <b><a href="http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/real-estate-appraisal-board/board-information/" target="_blank">"Board Information" </a></b>tab to keep up to date on what is going on. Watch this space for news about the next FREAB meeting, February 5, 2018.</span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-46855348661730770352017-12-23T14:27:00.001-05:002017-12-23T14:27:49.127-05:00Season's Greetings<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Friends, 2017 has been an extremely busy year. Despite my best intentions, Appraiser Active has not seen many updates. Hope to change that in the upcoming year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In the meantime, have a Wonderful Holiday Season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-38523939425609057382017-03-23T08:47:00.001-04:002017-03-23T08:48:42.432-04:00Is There Money in Owning an Appraisal Management Company?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is not much for me to add to <b><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/paying-a-lot-for-an-appraisal-a-middleman-may-be-getting-a-large-part-of-the-fee/2017/03/20/acd52446-0d9a-11e7-ab07-07d9f521f6b5_story.html?utm_term=.7c2e422299b6#comments" target="_blank">this column</a></b> (alternate link <b><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/ct-re-0326-kenneth-harney-20170322-column.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>) about Appraisal Management Companies by<b><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/kenneth-r-harney/?utm_term=.8c2c2b655b36" target="_blank"> Ken Harney</a></b>. Let's just say, if, in fact "there's a tremendous amount of value" his industry (AMCs) brings to the table, consumers should be aware of it before being forced to pay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.housingwire.com/articles/37618-corelogic-revenue-explodes-thanks-to-growing-property-valuation-business" target="_blank">"CoreLogic revenue explodes thanks to growing property valuation business"</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"According to CoreLogic, the company’s revenue jumped 30% in the second quarter, rising to $500 million from $386 million in the same time period last year."</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Looks like the "value" is in owning and running an AMC.</span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-21627941158246885512017-03-18T08:06:00.000-04:002017-03-18T08:06:13.720-04:00National Association of REALTORS Appraiser Survey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Back in January of this year, the National Association of REALTORS emailed their REALTOR - Appraiser members. The survey was developed by the National Association of REALTORS Research Department and conducted with the assistance of <b><a href="http://www.olingergroup.com/" target="_blank">The Olinger Group</a></b>. Assistance with wording and development of questions and answers was provided by the <b><a href="https://www.nar.realtor/appraisal" target="_blank">NAR Real Property Valuation Committee</a></b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Survey results were released yesterday. Please take a look at the publication, <b><a href="https://www.nar.realtor/reports/appraiser-trends-survey" target="_blank">Appraiser Trends Study</a></b>, and let us know what you think.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.housingwire.com/articles/39601-charts-nar-survey-breaks-down-problems-plaguing-the-appraisal-industry" target="_blank">HousingWire</a> </b>has a <b><a href="http://www.housingwire.com/articles/39601-charts-nar-survey-breaks-down-problems-plaguing-the-appraisal-industry" target="_blank">synopsis of the findings</a></b> they find interesting. The quote provided by <b><a href="https://www.nar.realtor/bios/william-e-brown" target="_blank">Bill Brown</a></b>, NAR President, is encouraging. “The work of an appraiser is indispensable to our industry. Appraisers provide the credible, outside opinion on a property value that agents, lenders, and ultimately the consumer depend on to guide them through a transaction.” </span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-89557595302029183642017-02-28T17:12:00.001-05:002017-02-28T17:12:46.893-05:00Two New Florida Bills - Amendments to Chapter 475<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Two nearly identical bills have been filed for the 2017 Session of the Florida Legislature. On the House side, <b><a href="http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=58559&SessionId=83" target="_blank">HB 927</a></b> was filed by <b><a href="http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4634&LegislativeTermId=87&sui=z7/HR10ykgs=-" target="_blank">Rep. Bob Rommel</a></b> on February 21, 2017. <b><a href="http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S28" target="_blank">Senator Kathleen Passidomo</a></b> filed <b><a href="http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/00716" target="_blank">SB 716</a></b> of February 16, 2017. The bills are nearly identical, and appear to be attempts to amend Chapter 475, Part II to conform with the Final Rule on <b><a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-06-09/pdf/2015-12719.pdf" target="_blank">Minimum Requirements for Appraisal Management Companies.</a></b> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Senate Bill requires AMC compliance with the Truth in Lending Act (customary and reasonable fees). The House Bill does not have the same language. (see lines 503 - 505 of SB 716).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The House Bill tightens up the restrictions on registration of AMCs by removing the FREAB's discretion to grant registration "after a lapse of time and subsequent good conduct and reputation" for individuals (officers, directors, general partners, managing partners, owners, or persons with 10% or more ownership interests) associated with an AMC applicant. (see lines 297 - 300 of HB 927). The Senate Bill deals with applicants in Section 475.6245 - Discipline of appraisal management companies, and grants the FREAB discretion to deny an application or renewal in the event the above named individuals is guilty of or committed listed violations. (see lines 306 - 323 and 332 - 505 of SB 716).</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The filed bills each limit the responsibility of AMCs to their activities related to "covered transactions" or appraisals for "secondary mortgage market participants". This is troubling as the "covered transaction" is means a consumer credit transaction secured by the consumer's principal dwelling. (See lines 154 -155 HB 927 and lines 157 - 158 SB 716).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Language repealing the Post License Education Requirement for Registered Trainee Appraisers is in both bills. As a result of the most recent Appraiser Qualifications Board Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the post license education requirement had outlived its usefulness. It was confusing to licensees, costly for course providers, and is an unnecessary barrier for trainee appraisers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We've got a starting point, and can expect some amendments. Give the bills a close look and let me know what you think. I'll try to keep up with them when they start going through the committee process.</span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-60768841048201883552017-02-27T08:42:00.001-05:002017-02-27T08:42:26.706-05:00Valuation Expo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Promotion of Appraisal Conferences and events is not a usual topic on Appraiser Active. Breaking a bit with tradition here because the upcoming <b><a href="https://www.valuationexpo.com/" target="_blank">Valuation Expo </a></b>is in Florida, and your truly will be participating as a panelist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A number of interesting topics and speakers are on the schedule. On Monday, March 20, 2017, from 1:30 P.M until 5:00 P.M, along with <a href="https://www.valuationexpo.com/david-berenbaum/" target="_blank">David Berenbaum</a> and <a href="https://www.valuationexpo.com/robert-parson/" target="_blank">Bob Parson</a>, I will be presenting Role of the Appraiser in the 21st Century.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Valuation Expo will be presented at the </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cariberoyale.com/" target="_blank">Caribe Royal </a></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">in Orlando. Reserve your room </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.valuationexpo.com/caribe-royale-orlando/" target="_blank">here</a>.</b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Appraisal Buzz posted a brief <b><a href="https://www.appraisalbuzz.com/we-must-take-an-active-part-in-our-profession/" target="_blank">preview</a></b> of the presentation in their email blast today. Take a look. At the <b><a href="https://www.appraisalbuzz.com/we-must-take-an-active-part-in-our-profession/" target="_blank">link</a></b>, there is also information about registration, schedule of events, and even a 15% discount by using the code <b>GREGOIRE</b> with your registration. It will be nice to see folks in real life.</span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-11123634824712727612016-12-24T05:29:00.000-05:002016-12-24T05:29:05.523-05:00Season's Greetings<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Appraiser Active to you</span><br />
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The first “Gregoire” in the company is my father, Donald K. Gregoire, IFA.
Although retired from active appraisal work since 1995, he continued to offer
business advice, counsel, mentoring, and fatherly advice. Donald K. Gregoire,
also known as Big Daddy, BD, and Kem, passed from this life to the next on
Saturday, November 12, 2016. His love and wisdom will be sorely missed. His
dogged persistence, enthusiasm for life, and commitment to doing the right
thing will continue serve as an example for all fortunate to have met and
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After his retirement from active appraisal work, his condominium association published a profile with a brief history of his life. Please take a look.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over the weekend, along with a stack of the regular mix of bills, political advertisements, and solicitations for contributions, I found the Second Edition, Spring, 2016, <b><a href="http://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=299967&ver=html5" target="_blank">APPRAISALBUZZ</a></b> Magazine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Quite a mix of articles, some written by folks I've met and know, as several by folks I know from other forums and events. It's different, and worth a read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The purpose of this post is to add one additional suggestion to the article authored by yours truly "<b><a href="http://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=299967&ver=html5&p=19" target="_blank">Litigate This, Five Things to Think About Before Taking the Plunge</a></b>". As noted in the piece, the list is not exhaustive, and many more points could be added, but I was on a work count limit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's the addition. When working on the terms of your engagement, make sure to negotiate a records retention agreement. The closing orders for some cases require all parties to return or destroy their records related to the case. Of course, this will cause an appraiser trouble with the <b><a href="http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/imis/TAF/Standards/Appraisal_Standards/TAF/USPAP.aspx?hkey=5a640dda-464d-4683-b4e1-190201e0eda7" target="_blank">Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice</a></b>, and in some instances, their <b><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0475/Sections/0475.629.html" target="_blank">state law</a></b>. Make sure the terms of your engagement allow retention of records in such as way to permit you to comply with the <b><a href="http://www.uspap.org/#22" target="_blank">Record Keeping Rule</a></b>, and your state law.</span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-36715596838187530322016-03-14T08:48:00.004-04:002017-03-14T06:02:31.799-04:00Remembering Jon, Six Years Later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Note: In honor of my nephew, Jon, this a repeat of a post from March 15, 2010. We think of you every day.</b><br />
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It's a sad day in the Appraiser Active family. My nephew, Jonathan Porto, a Marine, was killed yesterday in a non-combat accident in Afghanistan, near Marjah. My sister, Rachel, his mother, Jon's wife, Rachel Jewell Porto, and their two month old daughter, Ariana, could use your prayers. Jon was 26.<br />
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office provided an escort for the motorcade from MacDill Air Force Base to St. Petersburg. The Tampa Bay Community showed their respect for Cpl Jonathan Porto.<br />
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<br />Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-16748878435227979142015-12-24T06:40:00.001-05:002015-12-24T06:40:07.918-05:00Still Kicking<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Believe it or not, I'm still kicking. There is much to come in the Appraisal World for the New Year. In the meantime......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since it has been so long since the last post, I should have been able to come up with something more more applicable to the current state of the appraisal profession, but this is in interesting piece. The Research Department of the <b><a href="http://www.philadelphiafed.org/" target="_blank">Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia</a></b> published this nifty little study of the impact on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct <b><a href="http://appraiseractive.blogspot.com/2009/05/hvcc-fix-or-fraud.html" target="_blank">(HVCC) </a></b>on Appraisal and Mortgage Outcomes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">According to the study, despite all the claims by Fannie and Freddie, touting the benefits, research of the effects since implementation is nearly non-existent. The authors claim this study is the first empirical examination of the impact of the first major appraisal rule, the now sunset, Home Valuation Code of Conduct. It measure the share of "low" appraisals (as compared to the purchase price) from the first quarter of 2006 through the third quarter of 2012. There is also a chart on page 23 of the study showing the distribution of high and low appraisals pre- and post-HVCC. The study defines Significantly High Appraisals as those 5% of more above the contract price, and Significantly Low Appraisals as one which is at least 5% below the contract price.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One aspect of appraisals NOT examined pre- and post-HVCC, is appraisal quality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Study is at <b><a href="http://www.philadelphiafed.org/research-and-data/publications/working-papers/2014/wp14-23.pdf" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a></b> on the Philadelphia Fed site, and just below. Here is one of the graphs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Appraisal Subcommittee Advisory Committee for the Development of Regulations will hold its next meeting on July 22-23, 2014 at the Embassy Suites
Hotel, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Meeting will start at 9:00
a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. on both days. The Meeting Notice will be published in
the Federal Register at least 15 days prior to the Meeting. The first Meeting
was held on April 16-17, 2014 in Washington, DC. The October Meeting will be held on October 15-16,
2014 in Washington, DC (location to be determined) and the January 2015 Meeting
dates and location are to be determined. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.asc.gov/documents/othercorrespondence/1.%20%20july%202014%20mtg%20agenda.pdf">Here </a></b>is the Agenda for the meeting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Minutes of the April 16 - 17, 2014 meeting are <b><a href="https://www.asc.gov/documents/generalcorrespondence/april%202014%20ascac%20meeting%20minutes.pdf">here</a></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The meetings are open to the public. With a new laptop and a <b><a href="https://twitter.com/AppraiserActive">twitter</a></b> account, I'll make an attempt to provide some updated.</span>Frank Gregoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603633239381290061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657167.post-66015274230865521842014-04-01T18:31:00.002-04:002014-04-01T18:31:45.677-04:00See You in Washington, D.C. - April 16 - 17, 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tucked into page 816 of the <b><a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111hr4173eh/pdf/BILLS-111hr4173eh.pdf">Dodd-Frank Act</a></b> is a little noticed amendment to the Financial Institutions Reform Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(d) REGULATIONS.—Section 1106 of the Financial Institutions</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3335)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">is amended—</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(1) by inserting ‘‘prescribe regulations in accordance with</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">to as the Administrative Procedures Act) after notice and opportunity</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">for comment,’’ after ‘‘hold hearings’’; and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(2) at the end by inserting ‘‘Any regulations prescribed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">by the Appraisal Subcommittee shall (unless otherwise provided</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">in this title) be limited to the following functions: temporary</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">practice, national registry, information sharing, and enforcement.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For purposes of prescribing regulations, the<u> Appraisal</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Subcommittee shall establish an advisory committee </u>of industry</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">participants, including appraisers, lenders, consumer advocates,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">real estate agents, and government agencies, and hold meetings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">as necessary to support the development of regulations.’’.</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just short of four years after the Dodd-Frank Act became law, the <b><a href="https://www.asc.gov/Pages/ViewWhatsNew.aspx?ID=61">Appraisal Subcommittee </a></b>has created the Appraisal Subcommittee for Development of Regulations. Members have been appointed by the ASC Chairman, Arthur Lindo. Imagine my surprise to find the letter below in my email. We have our first meeting April 16 - 17, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Details at this <b><a href="https://www.asc.gov/Pages/ViewWhatsNew.aspx?ID=63">LINK.</a></b></span><br />
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