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Opteon acquires Equity Valuation Partners

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Opteon has acquired Equity Valuation Partners (EVP) as part of its efforts to expand operations and strengthen technology-driven property valuation services. The acquisition adds to Opteon’s growing U.S. presence — combining the company’s appraisal management platform with Equity Valuation Partners’ client network and technology expertise. “Modernization isn’t about replacing professionals, it’s about enabling them to […]

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Aivre launches UAD 3.6 compliant appraisal platform

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Aivre has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven appraisal platform, becoming the first in the U.S. to complete the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 verification process with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. UAD 3.6 calls for electronic submission of appraisals to align with the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO)’s version 3.6 reference model for

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Assessing the impact of broadband on property values

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High-speed internet access has evolved from a luxury amenity to an essential utility that directly influences residential property valuations across the United States. Modern homebuyers and mortgage lenders increasingly recognize broadband connectivity as a major factor in determining home desirability and market value. Broadband infrastructure drives market premiums According to a study published in Regional

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Atlas VMS names Trey Cole VP of client engagement for AIM-Port

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Valuation management form Atlas VMS has appointed Trey Cole as vice president of client engagement for its AIM-Port Platform Solutions Division. In his new role, Cole will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform across the country. AIM-Port — Atlas VMS’s flagship order management system — was

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Suspected $100M real estate fraud scheme uncovered in Baltimore

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A suspected real estate fraud ring involving New York-based investors has triggered a wave of foreclosures across Baltimore, according to a local report. A months-long investigation by The Baltimore Banner uncovered the scheme, which allegedly involved EGBE Ventures and related companies tied to investors Eluzer Gold and Benjamin Eidlisz. The group reportedly purchased more than

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Atlas VMS, QuantumReverse enter tech integration partnership

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Appraisal technology management firm Atlas VMS announced on Tuesday that it has entered a partnership with QuantumReverse, an LOS provider for reverse mortgages, to integrate the AIM-Port order management platform. The partnership will grant reverse mortgage lenders who use QuantumReverse direct access to their approved appraisal management companies through the AIM-Port platform, including Atlas’s own

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How Paris Hilton demonstrated an age-old accounting principle and why this matters for clients

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Business theory IRL As I like to share with my MBA graduate students, the principles of our classes are not just theory. They have real-world (or, as my Gen. Z students say, IRL (in real life)) implications. Case in point: A reporter from the Daily Mail asked me about the following. Paris Hilton bought Mark

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Atlas VMS promotes Anneta Pope to chief brand officer

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Appraisal technology and management firm Atlas VMS has named Anneta Pope as its chief brand officer, the company announced. Pope — who joined Atlas in 2023 — previously served as chief growth officer. Anneta Pope In her new role, she will advise CEO Erik Morin on market intelligence and customer insights and oversee the development

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RealReports AI property data expands to MLS platforms

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RealReports and Restb.ai announced a partnership on Tuesday to integrate appraisal-grade property insights into multiple listing service (MLS)-facing tools. First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) in Georgia and MLS Now in Ohio will be among the first MLS organizations to offer the technology to members. FMLS serves 57,000 members across Georgia and the Southeast while MLS

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How flooring choices affect mortgage appraisals

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Lenders evaluating residential properties often overlook the influence of surface-level features that directly affect valuation outcomes. Flooring is one of the first elements an appraiser notices, often shaping their perception of a home’s overall maintenance, quality, and appeal.  Poorly chosen or inconsistently installed flooring materials can introduce uncertainty that undermines final estimates. Loan originators, brokers,

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