ASID News Today — October 21, 2026
In November, the appraisal becomes data. The CMA stays a document. and more — today's asid signal.
The real estate industry is undergoing significant changes, with technological advancements and shifting market dynamics driving the conversation. As of November, the appraisal process is set to become more data-driven, while the Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA, will remain a document-based tool. Meanwhile, the issue of second liens and equity products is coming under scrutiny, with some industry observers noting that second liens have gained traction while equity products have failed to materialize. This development has significant implications for homeowners and lenders alike, and is likely to be a topic of ongoing discussion in the months to come.
As the industry navigates these changes, other challenges are emerging on the horizon. The ongoing dispute between Compass and the Multiple Listing Service, or MLS, has drawn warnings from brokers about the potential for mutually assured destruction, highlighting the need for cooperation and collaboration in the industry. Additionally, recent settlements, such as the one reached by Village Capital over the 6% VA loan rate cap, serve as a reminder of the importance of regulatory compliance. Looking ahead, the increasing use of artificial intelligence in housing systems, as predicted by the CEO of Real-REMAX, is likely to have a profound impact on the industry, and the continued growth of proprietary reverse mortgages is a trend worth watching, particularly as borrowers move away from traditional Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, or HECMs.
Today's signal:
• In November, the appraisal becomes data. The CMA stays a document. (housingwire.com)
• Why second liens won, and equity never got a product (housingwire.com)
• ‘Mutually assured destruction’: Brokers warn of fallout from Compass’s MLS demands (housingwire.com)
• Village Capital settles over broken 6% VA loan rate cap (housingwire.com)
• Real-REMAX CEO says AI will take over housing systems (housingwire.com)
• Proprietary reverse mortgages continue to thrive as borrowers move away from HECMs (housingwire.com)