If there was one major, newsworthy real estate story of 2018, it was Amazon’s HQ2 announcement. Audiences were on the hook for months following every move and every meeting. Of course, being an Atlanta-based CRE appraisal management company, we were especially tuned-in at MountainSeed. Until Amazon’s December announcement, cities were abuzz with where the giant […]
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Technology has been dramatically changing industries in every sector of the economy, and finance is no different. From the growing demands of mobile applications to the advancements of blockchain technology, 2019 financial technology trends are changing business processes as we know it. To stay ahead of 2019 financial technology trends, here’s what you need to […]
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If you’re a non-appraiser, you probably aren’t considering the USPAP. But this document of appraisal standards is incredibly influential on how you manage the appraisal and evaluations for your financial institution. To help you understand the basics you need to know to optimize your internal procedures, we’ve created a guide to outline the vital information […]
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The best part about the financial industry? It’s always changing. With the new technology that comes out almost every day, the world of finance is constantly on the search for more efficiency, but it also means that everyone has to stay on their toes to keep up. The best way to do that? Conferences.There’s a […]
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College football has returned and the demand for financial agility has risen yet again — both sure signs that the end of 2018 Q3 is here. But before we look to Q4, here are the highlights, insights, and essentials from the past financial quarter that will affect the trends through the end of the year. […]
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*This blog has been updated since its original publish date on February 16, 2017. Did you know we offer commercial evaluations? Over the past year, a lot has changed in the world of evaluations and appraisals, but our standard of quality hasn’t. Since the commercial appraisal threshold increased, there’s been a surge in orders for […]
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There’s no doubt about: Summer is in full swing! From the constant stream of “out of office” replies to the sweltering temps outside — it’s clear we’re in the heat of things. As Q2 comes to a close, we’re highlighting the top industry stories, from the implementation of the new BSA regulations to how blockchain […]
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We’re only halfway through 2018, but a lot has happened in Q1 and Q2, especially when it comes to compliance. From overtime lawsuits to AI tech creeping into financial institutions, there have been significant shifts in the financial industry since January 1 and we want to make sure your financial institution is prepared for what’s […]
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Is your appraisal department compliant with the new FLSA regulations? The most recent overtime lawsuit settlements might show you where you need to update your policy. When the FLSA enacted new overtime regulations back in December 2016, the new requirements were called “the most significant change in the economy in a decade.” Qualifying more than […]
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Long gone are the days when Artificial Intelligence (AI) was a thing of Science Fiction movies and television shows. Today, AI aids with day-to-day activities including everything from decision making to speech recognition. In fact, chances are you know someone – maybe even yourself – who has these AI items already installed in their home […]
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