Category Archives: News

Why Do it Alone?

There is strength in numbers.  We believe this is an accurate statement. Richard Hagar, SRA recently wrote an article titled ” Come Together” that VaCAP was been given permission to redistribute. The article discusses the benefits of working in a large firm, co-op office and communicating with other appraisers. Belonging to professional organizations such as… Read More: Why Do it Alone? »

Hybrid Educate Our Representatives

US House Financial Services Committee Hearing on Appraisals The subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance is holding a hearing entitled “What’s Your Home Worth? ”  A Review of the Appraisal Industry on June 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM. The hearing is open to the public and can be lived streamed. To find out more… Read More: Hybrid Educate Our Representatives »

CoreLogic Chief Legal Council Resigns

Last week  VaCAP shared the  DOJ was investigating CoreLogic. Today we learned the Chief Legal Officer for CoreLogic, Arnold Pinkston has resigned. Coincidence or getting out ahead of what is coming?  Time will tell.  Mr. Pinkston has been  Chief Legal Officer since  January 2018.  See the story here. https://therealdeal.com/national/2019/05/29/corelogics-chief-counsel-is-leaving-the-company-as-it-deals-with-a-doj-inquiry/?fbclid=IwAR0UmvITPJcSn9IaJUwX3qeq9G2WOGbzLjwje4FeKitzp9sZoD8cuZcFoiw  

Fannie and Freddie are Smug Bugs in a Rug….

“All because inwardly focused and entitled Fan and Fred are smug bugs in a rug.” That is a quote from the article by Jeff Lazerson in The Orange County Register on May 23, 2019.  The article is about Fannie and Freddie maintaining property valuation data and how it is harming consumers. The article touches on… Read More: Fannie and Freddie are Smug Bugs in a Rug…. »

Ken Harney Passes

VaCAP has learned our friend and supporter, Ken Harney has passed away. Ken was a supporter of appraisers and an advocate for consumers. He has helped educate the consumer on industry concerns and always shared the perspective of the appraiser. Our hearts our sadden by this great loss. Please keep his family and friends in… Read More: Ken Harney Passes »

Call Us Old Fashion

Call us old fashion, but we believe in celebrating the birth of a child! Congratulations to VaCAP Board Member  Jacob Edens and his wife Jordan. Their son Jackson was born last night weighing in around 8 pounds.

Explosive News: DOJ Goes after CoreLogic!

The Department of Justice has sent a Civil Information Demand  (CID) notice to CoreLogic. The CID  requires CoreLogic turn over documents and answer questions.   The article by Rob Hahn explains that the case revolves around not only the search features of the MLS systems, but the contracts and agreements on the use of MLS data… Read More: Explosive News: DOJ Goes after CoreLogic! »

Passing of a Colleague

VaCAP is sadden to hear of the passing of our colleague Daniel Myers on May 19, 2019  Daniel was a long time resident of Christianburg, Virginia. The obituary and arrangements can be found here.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.     Thank You for Being a Part of… Read More: Passing of a Colleague »