With a growing population and bustling business growth, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA is projected to see some growth in real estate appreciation but may be softening in the coming months. Read Eric Fox’s analysis for more detail. Via:: What kind of real estate appreciation will the fourth largest MSA see?       

By jguerin@housingwire.com Class Valuation has named Michael Detwiler CEO, just one week after the Michigan-based appraisal management company announced that it was changing its name from Class Appraisal. With Detwiler in charge, Class will charge ahead with its rebrand to keep pace with tech advancements happening in the space. Via:: Former Accenture exec Michael Detwiler named Class Valuation CEO       

Mortgage originations are falling and will continue to do so in 2019, but rising home prices could cause an increase in homeowners seeking to tap into their equity, according to the 2019 consumer credit forecast from TransUnion. Via:: TransUnion: Homeowners will start tapping into their equity in 2019       

Sources continue to inform HousingWire of new information regarding CoesterVMS as it appears it may be running out of money and leaving some appraisers unpaid. Plus, find out what the housing industry thinks of the new director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Via:: Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Appraisers may not get paid as CoesterVMS runs out of money …

Veros Real Estate Solutions’ Eric Fox details where the Omaha, Nebraska-Council Bluffs, Iowa market ranks for real estate appreciation over the next 12 months. Via:: How will this Midwest MSA fare in the next 12 months?       

By jguerin@housingwire.com Class Appraisal, a Michigan-based appraisal management company, has announced that it’s changing its name to Class Valuation to better describe its expanded focus. The company said its services will now include “new and disruptive” collateral valuation products, a move it is making to keep up with technological advancements impacting the space. Via:: Class Appraisal changes name to Class …

The three federal banking agencies announced they are seeking public comment on a recent proposal to raise the threshold for residential real estate transactions that require an appraisal. All three agencies have approved the proposal and comments will be accepted until 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Via:: OCC seeks public comment on raising appraisal exemption threshold       

Since John Fraas took the helm of Class Valuation as president just over a year ago, the company has seen tremendous growth all while maintaining a positive work environment. Via:: 2018 HW Vanguard: John Frass