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Welcome to our home page. We are a leading provider of real estate valuations for the mortgage lending marketplace. With many years of experience in the business, we have a proven track record of reducing lenders time, efforts and costs in managing the appraisal process.

FHA Approved

Coverage Area: Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Northern California Counties thru Associated Appraisers.

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We are a leading provider of appraisals for:

  • Mortgage Refinancing
  • Primary and Secondary Mortgages
  • Employee Relocation
  • Private Mortgage Insurance Removal
  • Divorce Settlement
  • Sellers needing Assistance Pricing their Properties
  • Consultation
  • Estate Settlement/Probate/Trust
  • Estate Planning/Gift tax
  • Tax Grievance/Certiorari
  • Condemnation/Bankruptcy
  • REO Management Assistance
  • Market Rent Analysis
  • Purchasers wanting Assistance formulating an offer to- Purchase  .....and more
  • It is our goal to reduce the work load of our clients. By offering on-line appraisal ordering, coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of the final product, we are able to eliminate the run around and phone tag hassles associated with this process. And since this process saves us money as well, we can keep our rates competitive with anybody in the industry.

  • Short Turn-Around Times
  • Highest-Quality Appraisal Reports
  • On-line Status Reports
  • Electronic Ordering and Delivery
  • Competitive Pricing
  • EDI Capable / Lighthouse


  • Through this web site, you can perform a number of tasks. Ordering an appraisal is just a click of a button away. Or, spend some time and find out a bit more about the appraisal business. The more you know, the better decision you can make. And check back frequently, as our content is always being updated.

     

    You can find great local Aliso Viejo California real estate information on Localism.com, James Evans is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.

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    Today's Rates:

    Mtg Loan    Rate  APR
    30-yr Fixed5.97%6.17%
    15-yr Fixed5.74%6.04%
    1-yr Adj5.18%6.43%
    * national averages



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    Real Estate Appraisal News:
     
    Getting the monkey off OUR backs . . . Appraisal Portal "Hold Harmless" Clause
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    Appraisers continue to express concern to us about potential indemnity obligations under the AppraisalPort user agreement. Short of seeing the indemnity provision taken out, appraisers have asked if we (LIA) can suggest any language for use in their reports relating.....Read More
     
    First Impressions of the 1004MC Market Conditions Addendum - Part Two
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    It's been a week since the announcement of the new 1004MC Market Conditions addendum. My first thoughts generated a lot of responses, so I thought I would take a closer look. The 1004MC is required for appraisals with an effective.....Read More
     
    Mortgage Lenders Demand More Thorough Home Appraisals
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    From the New York Times story "Suddenly, Stricter Appraisals" by Lisa Prevost Mortgage lenders determined to stave off additional losses are demanding more thorough home appraisals and carefully reviewing valuation figures. If an appraisal is deemed too thin on supporting.....Read More
     
    The Subprime Wolves Are Back - FHA-Backed Loans: The New Subprime
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    The same people whose reckless practices triggered the global financial crisis are onto a similar scheme that could cost taxpayers tons more. As if they haven't done enough damage. Thousands of subprime mortgage lenders and brokers—many of them the very.....Read More
     
    Who’s Measuring America? - Creating a Measurement Standard
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    Most real estate professionals (and homeowners) perceive real estate values based on a simple philosophy; price per square foot. The two amounts which provide this powerful number are the sales price and the size of a home. The sales price.....Read More
     
    Yes Virginia, there is a State Board that cares - Converted Reports and AMC’s are on Notice
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    Time is measured, for the most part, around significant points in history. For example, our current reference time is centered around one person’s life time. History has been segmented before and after the birth of Jesus Christ. When historians study.....Read More
     
    Appraisal Organizations say FDIC Loan Modification program is "misguided"
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    On November 14, 2008 FDIC announced a loan modification program that attempts to keep people in their homes at lower mortgage payments by extending the terms of loans and lowering interest rates. They appear to be relying heavily on BPOs......Read More
     
    Warranty of Appraisal Quality - StreetLinks
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    While looking through the StreetLinks web site I noticed a couple of things that brought questions to my mind. On their Valuation Tools page they say: Estimating value prior to ordering an appraisal is critical to sales efficiency and customer.....Read More
     
    The Sellers Frustration - Prospective Valuations
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    Real Estate values in numerous parts of the country are in a downward spiral with no end in sight. Sellers are feeling frustrated about setting their listing price accurately. Sometimes it helps to get a brokers price opinion (BPO), but.....Read More
     
    ACI has recently acquired the assets of United Systems®, Day One®, and Appraisal.com.
    11/28/2008 6:28 AM
    I just received an email from http://www.ICAPweb.com announcing that: ACI has recently acquired the assets of United Systems®, Day One®, and Appraisal.com. We are pleased to announce that we are re-opening operations and charting a new course for existing customers......Read More





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