Posted To: Pipeline PressRecently the podcast, its link at the bottom of this opening paragraph daily, quoted, “Change in residential lending is mandatory; progress is optional.” Technology, volume, personnel, the list goes on. (STRATMOR sums up tech changes below.) Tax changes are always in the works too, and states’ property tax burdens are a factor for families who move. (Sorry New Jersey, hello Louisiana!) Here in Kansas, like other places around the nation, appraisals, including the process of becoming an appraiser, are a big worry and the desk top reviews returning in January (via Sandra Thompson from the FHFA’s announcement ) was good news. The appraisal issues are going to be very challenging as more appraisers look to retire, and secondary marketing investors need assurance that values…(read more)Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it.