Author Articles
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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser
As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. You might…
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Beyond the Hype: Fannie Mae Announcement SEL-2023-02
On March 1, 2023, Fannie Mae issued Announcement SEL-2023-02, which addressed several different lending-related topics. Most important…
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California Appraisers Now Required to Take Anti-Bias Training
As of January 1, 2023, California real estate appraisers applying for their initial license must complete at…
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HUD Announces Numerous Changes to Handbook 4000.1
On January 18, 2023, HUD issued an announcement regarding revisions made to Handbook 4000.1. According to the…
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8 Ways to Protect Against Appraiser Identity Theft
Protecting yourself against appraiser identity theft is very different from protecting your credit against identity fraud. Most…
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7 Reasons to Upgrade Your Appraisal License
Are you looking for reasons to upgrade your appraisal license? If you’re tired of appraising simple properties…
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2023 Housing Market Predictions, Appraisal Modernization, and More Appraisal News
With the end of the year approaching, 2023 housing market predictions abound. A big question for the…
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5 Rules for Appraising Barndominiums
Barndominium properties are typically found in more rural areas. They could be existing barns that were converted…
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What to Do When Your Appraisal Is Under Review
Residential appraisers will often—if not just about always—have their work reviewed by another appraiser. Usually, this is…
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How to Write a Winning Appraiser Trainee Resume
If you’re an aspiring real estate appraiser looking to get hired as a trainee, how can you…
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Where Does Water Frontage End?
Does your subject property really front on the water? You might remember a case that made national…
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Disclosure Example: Extraordinary Assumption
In an appraisal assignment, an extraordinary assumption is employed to presume certain unknown information as fact. An extraordinary…