Appraisal
Access appraisal tips, trends and other information to grow your career.
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Costs to Consider When Starting an Appraisal Business
Thinking about starting a real estate appraisal business? Once you’ve completed your stint as a trainee appraiser and…
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The Full Measure August 2025: Navigating Rates, Inventory, and Affordability
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…
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Appraisal Adjustments: Types, Methods, and Cheat Sheet
In real estate appraisal, accurately estimating a property’s market value often requires making adjustments to comparable sales. These…
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Val Expo 2025 Recap: Tech, Connections, and a Fast-Moving Future
Valuation Expo 2025 has wrapped, and if there’s one way to sum it up, it’s this: the pace…
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Upzoning: What It Is and What Appraisers Need to Know
Upzoning is a powerful but often misunderstood tool in urban planning and real estate. In this post, we’ll…
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The Appraiser’s Market Compass: Navigating the Summer 2025 Housing Landscape
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…
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Divorce Appraisal: A Guide for Real Estate Appraisers
If you’re a real estate appraiser who typically handles mortgage-based appraisals, consider branching out into the realm of…
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Forensic Appraisals: Your Guide to a Specialized Career Path
The Growing Demand for Forensic Expertise During the 2008 financial crisis, forensic appraisers uncovered mortgage fraud schemes involving…
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What Is the Income Approach to Appraisal?
Property appraisal plays a crucial role in real estate and investment decisions, serving as a cornerstone for understanding…
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Building Trust in Valuations: A Guide to Appraiser Ethics
Trust is currency in real estate, and appraisers stand at its core. As licensed professionals, appraisers provide impartial…
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What is Highest and Best Use in Appraisal?
When determining property value, one of the most critical concepts in real estate appraisal is highest and best…
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HUD Announces Changes to FHA Appraisal Requirements
On June 27, 2025, HUD issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-18, “Recission of Outdated and Costly FHA Appraisal Protocols.” …