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Hybrid Appraisals: The Future of Property Valuation 

Hybrid Appraisals: The Future is Here Faster, smarter, and more efficient—hybrid appraisals are transforming property valuation. With Fannie Mae’s new policy taking effect in March 2025, now is the time to embrace this modern solution. SVI’s seamless workflow ensures accuracy, speed, and compliance.

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Home Value Forecast

Negative Equity: Stage One of Distressed Real Estate Inventory

One of the most challenging issues in today’s housing market is how to develop public policies and business…

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Supporting Appraisal Modernization

Home Value Forecast

Rent to Value Ratio: The Economics of Rental Property

Lately there has been much news regarding the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) and other private REO-to-Rental programs.

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Home Value Forecast

Real Estate Inventory Trends and Price: Home Value Forecast Monthly Market Update

The nationwide number of homes currently listed for sale is down approximately 21 percent from a year ago.

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Home Value Forecast

Measuring the Size of the Inventory of Distressed Real Estate: The Drain Is Still Clogged

One of the key questions about the current housing crisis is how the inventory of distressed real estate…

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Home Value Forecast

Introducing the Home Value Forecast Monthly Market Update

Welcome to the first monthly Home Value Forecast (HVF), where Stewart Valuation Services and Collateral Analytics will bring…

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