On August 20, 2010, we released version 3.3 for ValueLink appraisal management software. In this version we have added several new features to improve the functionality available within ValueLink.
On July the 21st 2010, President Barrack Obama signed the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. This 2300-page legislation consists of an Appraisal section that puts the much maligned HVCC to rest. Yet it remains to be seen what the long term impact of this legislation will be on the appraisal industry.
In line with the recent trends, the number of contracts for purchasing previously owned homes fell again in June. 90% of the housing market sales depend on existing homes. According to the Realtors Group the number of existing homes sold fell by 5.1 % in June.
