Big changes are on the horizon for the appraisal profession. In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Lisa Desmarais, Vice President of Appraisal Issues at The ...

Many say “history always repeats itself” and in the case of appraisals, it may be for the best. We sat down with Edward Pinto, the Co-Director of AEI’s Center on Housing Markets and Finance as he ...

What is an arm’s length transaction? The question seems simple enough, right? Just mentioning it on an appraiser blog creates a flurry of debate over ...

The real estate valuation industry stands at a pivotal moment. After decades of relying on manual processes that are inefficient, error-prone, and costly, we’re witnessing a fundamental shift toward ...

President Donald Trump’s recent announcement regarding the potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac carries significant implications for the appraisal profession, as it may result in ...

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What constitutes “bias” in appraisal isn’t always what you expect, according to an attorney who handles cases involving appraisers. First, let’s start with a definition we can agree on: Objectivity in ...

The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and ...

For decades, residential real estate appraisers have relied on clipboards, graph paper, tape measures and glue sticks to appraise homes. Site visits involved hand-written notes, manual measurements ...

Although a “perfect” adjustment may not exist, the search for perfect adjustments in appraisal reports is becoming a hot topic with many interesting articles, continuing education courses, and ...

I know we are in the height of basketball season and baseball and summer seem far away. However, as the days are getting longer, the time for spring training and the start of another season of ...

Medicine has always been at the forefront of technological innovation. From the invention of the stethoscope to the first successful organ transplants, each inflection point and move forward has been ...