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George Dell Analogue Blog
A New Scope of Work? NewA new Scope of Work may require a better, modernized analysis – Intelligence Appraisal. Intelligence Appraisal (IA) combines AI with human intelligence, built on the science of valuation. The new UAD reports enable and even require a new appraisal development competence. Editor’s Note: This is a part of a series on Appraisal Intelligence. Read the entire […] The post A New Scope of Work? appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CREApr 20 2026
Old Scope New Tech? NewEarly in my career, there was no “Scope of Work” part in the appraisal standards.  The appraisers that trained me, however, did tell me it was good to figure out the problem, the property, and the perspective needed.  My academic history told me: oh – yea!  Kinda like a hypothesis! Editor’s Note: This is a […] The post Old Scope New Tech? appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CREApr 13 2026
Epistemic Persistence? NewI just read these words “epistemic persistence!”  Had to look them up!  Last week’s blog talked about the power of words.  On discovering these new ones, I was gobsmacked (another cool word)! These two words together concisely describe what has been bothering me about the appraisal function (and many other things we humans seem to […] The post Epistemic Persistence? appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CREApr 06 2026
Appraisal Harsh Inventory Time?Last month, I started the series on the impact of artificial intelligence on appraisal. It seemed it would be an easy topic, one which would expand to challenge and forecast the future.  And the deeper I went, the easier it went, and the deeper it went.  How deep? I quickly realized that much of our […] The post Appraisal Harsh Inventory Time? appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CREMar 30 2026
Appraisal Today
Appraisal Construction Progress Reports NewNewz: Curiosity and AI, Construction Progress Reports April 24, 2026 What’s in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA AD: Construction Progress Reports: Don’t Get Hammered The Human Appraiser as a Macroeconomic Stabilizer By Kevin Hecht Spectacular Glass Cabin Located Mere Steps From the Beach Lists for The post Appraisal Construction Progress Reports appeared first on Appraisal Today.Appraisal TodayApr 24 2026
New URAR – Mixed Feedback NewNewz: UAD 3.6 – 10 Biggest Changes, UAD 3.6 – Mixed Feedback April 17, 2026 What’s in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA AD: The Fine Print The 10 Biggest Changes in the New URAR, By Kevin Hecht Tiny Vermont Home That Spans Less Than 1,000 The post New URAR – Mixed Feedback appeared first on Appraisal Today.Appraisal TodayApr 17 2026
Appraiser Obsolescence? NewNewz: Appraiser Obsolescence, ASB – Use of Technology in an Appraisal or Review April 10, 2026 What’s in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA AD: Subpoena Threat Over a 10-Year-Old Appraisal Flags Over Facts: The Road to Obsolescence By Desiree Mehbod Mayfield Ranch: The $4.5 Million The post Appraiser Obsolescence? appeared first on Appraisal Today.Appraisal TodayApr 10 2026
Appraising Solar Panels NewNewz: Solar Panels, Concessions, AI and Appraisals April 3, 2026 What’s in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA AD: Navigating Red Flags: a Contentious Divorce Case What Is the Appraisal Value of Solar Panels? FAQs for Residential Appraisers Tiny New York Home With No Bedrooms Hits The post Appraising Solar Panels appeared first on Appraisal Today.Appraisal TodayApr 03 2026
Jamie Owen Blog
Ryan Lundquist Blog
It’s not 2008 in the housing marketIt’s not 2008 in the housing market. It’s so easy to flippantly compare today with the Great Financial Crisis, but let’s look at actual stats. How much do these years actually compare? I’m not sugarcoating the problem of affordability either. Let’s just be realistic about the numbers.  UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 4/28/26 PCAR Rocklin 5/7/26 Empire […] The post It’s not 2008 in the housing market first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.Sacramento Appraisal BlogApr 23 2026
AI in real estate & more buyers… NewZillow can’t smell if 20 cats live there. I’ve said that for years, but here we are in a new era where so many consumers are using AI to understand value. So, it’s time to amend the statement. AI can’t smell if cats live there. I think we’re at an interesting place with AI and […] The post AI in real estate & more buyers at the bottom first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.Sacramento Appraisal BlogApr 17 2026
Home prices, uncertainty, and the Iran WarHas housing momentum slowed? It feels like the market had more energy as the year began since affordability was mildly better, but here we are with higher rates and the Iran War. Yet, we’re also in the midst of a spring price increase and sellers coming back to the market, so this isn’t the same […] The post Home prices, uncertainty, and the Iran War first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.Sacramento Appraisal BlogApr 10 2026
The top locations where buyers are moving? NewLast week I was giving a presentation, and I could tell people were getting excited when I mentioned the #1 location where buyers are moving in the United States. Cell phones were starting to come out to snap a pic of my slide, but I said, “Wait, don’t take a pic yet.” The truth is […] The post The top locations where buyers are moving? first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.Sacramento Appraisal BlogApr 01 2026
ARCC
Tom Horn Blog
What Is a Pre-Listing Appraisal — And…Over the years, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about the appraisal process, but one that seems to come up more often is whether it makes sense to get an appraisal before putting a home on the market. It’s a reasonable question, and the answer is not always a simple yes or no. It […] The post What Is a Pre-Listing Appraisal — And Should You Get One Before You Sell? appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: A look at the 2012 Birmingham, AL real estate market by 4 local experts How agents can use a prelisting…Birmingham Appraisal BlogApr 18 2026
HousingWire Valuation
How two LOs helped champion proprietary reverse… Tennessee bill to allow proprietary reverse mortgages expands options beyond HECMs and their $1.25 million limit for 2026.HousingWireApr 24 2026
Pritzker’s honor: Illinois housing reform fight intensifies The fight over Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s sweeping housing reform agenda is intensifying as both sides harden their positions. Supporters and detractors by the thousands delivered their opening arguments Thursday at the first major hearing on Pritzker’s six-bill package. Pritzker’s BUILD plan seeks to lower costs by making construction easier and faster statewide. It would […]HousingWireApr 24 2026
PulteGroup targets margin stability through an upward… NewPulteGroup's Q1 2026 ASP fell 5% to $542,000, incentives rose to 10.9%, and gross margin declined to 24.4%.HousingWireApr 24 2026
Meritage Q1 2026 shows why incentives are… NewThe mid-spring earnings cycle has produced a common-language reality check for America’s public homebuilders: the operating backdrop worsened faster than many management teams expected. In such a context of nearly-universal challenge, doing less-worse may count as a win. Meritage Homes’ Q1 2026 numbers serve as a case in point Orders fell 5% year over year, […]HousingWireApr 24 2026
Shannon Slater Blog
Bryan Lynch Blog
Working RE Magazine
Cyber Insurance: Why It’s Time for Appraisers… New> The Appraiser Coach> AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable,professional, and understand urgency.”– Joe Thweatt Cyber Insurance: Why It’s Time for Appraisers to Protect Themselves  by Isaac Peck, Senior Broker at OREP.org You log in, expecting to send a report or check your schedule for the coming week, only to find your […] The post Cyber Insurance: Why It’s Time for Appraisers to Protect Themselves appeared first on Working RE Magazine.Real Estate Appraisers – Working RE MagazineApr 20 2026
Rollout of 3.6 Receives Mixed Feedback New> The Appraiser Coach> AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable,professional, and understand urgency.”– Joe Thweatt Rollout of 3.6 Receives Mixed Feedback  by Isaac Peck, Publisher UAD 3.6 and the redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report went into broad production for all lenders on January 26, 2026. After a limited production period that began […] The post Rollout of 3.6 Receives Mixed Feedback appeared first on Working RE Magazine.Real Estate Appraisers – Working RE MagazineApr 07 2026
AI Usage in Appraisals: Trust but Verify New> Fannie Mae> AMC Resource Guide   > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable,professional, and understand urgency.”– Joe Thweatt AI Usage in Appraisals: Trust but Verify  by Jo Traut, McKissock Learning Artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived, and it’s brought some genuinely impressive capabilities across various sectors, including real estate appraisal. From analyzing comparable sales, assessing property […] The post AI Usage in Appraisals: Trust but Verify appeared first on Working RE Magazine.Real Estate Appraisers – Working RE MagazineMar 30 2026
The Power of Scatter Charts: Bringing Objectivity… New> Fannie Mae > AMC Resource Guide> OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt  The Power of Scatter Charts: Bringing Objectivity to Appraisals  by Scott Cullen, MNAA  “Objectivity is isolating the effect of individual variables on value.” Once upon a time, in a suburban neighborhood not so far away, an […] The post The Power of Scatter Charts: Bringing Objectivity to Appraisals appeared first on Working RE Magazine.Real Estate Appraisers – Working RE MagazineMar 17 2026
HousingWire Real Estate
First-time homebuyers’ shrinking presence — what it… The trends is reshaping how agents build their businesses, talk about value and prepare for a future without traditional buyer pipelines.Real Estate News Daily and Industry Analysis from HousingWireApr 24 2026
Coldwell Banker: ‘Life doesn’t stop’ as comeback… For many, the decision to list is no longer about timing. It's about necessity, said Coldwell Banker Affiliates President Jason Waugh.Real Estate News Daily and Industry Analysis from HousingWireApr 24 2026
Bess Freedman: It’s time to call out… A real estate CEO argues private listing networks limit exposure, reduce price discovery, and hide days on market and price cuts for buyers.Real Estate News Daily and Industry Analysis from HousingWireApr 24 2026
States’ deed theft protection measures tracked by… NewThe tool classifies each jurisdiction on a five-tier framework ranging from enacted law with criminal penalties to no legislative action.Real Estate News Daily and Industry Analysis from HousingWireApr 24 2026
Mortgage News Daily
Retention, HELOC, Digitization, Secondary Platform, CRA Products;… NewLender and Broker Products and Services Two established names in mortgage verification. One national CRA built to serve how lenders actually operate. Advantage Partners Solutions brings together the experience of Advantage Credit and Partners Credit and Verification Solutions into a single, unified partnership. Here's how it works: clients access credit reporting through Credit Interlink, our in-house platform, or MeridianLink Mortgage Credit Link. You pick whichever fits your LOS and your team keeps moving. We support both with the same people and with the same level of service. Our platform aligns with your workflow & our partnership with you stays consistent.…Pipeline PressApr 24 2026
Specialty AI, Pooling, Correspondent Products; Lender Responsibility… NewAfter over 40 years in this industry and capital markets, I've learned that the best conversations are… with people. For example, a flyer could have been sent out yesterday instead of having a press conference to cover the VantageScore & FICO 10T news, but they chose to talk about it rather than tweet it. People! Next month, we're putting some of them on camera regularly. Four new shows are coming to the Chrisman network, covering the biggest topics in mortgage right now with the Capital Markets Wrap moving to Wednesdays. Registration is open for these live, monthly, and free shows:…Pipeline PressApr 23 2026
MBS Execution, AI, DSCR, Processing, HELOC Products;… NewToday we have a press conference with HUD Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte announcing “a significant development in the U.S. housing finance system” at 12:45PM ET. Rumors run the gamut from “operationalizing” VantageScore to moving control of the FHA & VA programs under Pulte and the FHFA. Meanwhile, the capital markets have a lot on “their” mind, and I received this note. “Rob, I’ve heard that hedge funds own a record percentage of U.S. Treasuries. Does that impact mortgage rates for my borrowers?” Anything impacting supply and demand of fixed-income securities can impact mortgage rates.…Pipeline PressApr 22 2026
VOA, Processing, DPA, Non-QM, Broker Products; Lender… NewWholesale and Correspondent Product and Corporate News Homebridge Financial Services, Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately held non-bank mortgage lenders, has officially signed an agreement to merge with an affiliate of Saluda Grade, a premier independent alternative investment firm (founded in 2019 with approximately $4.4 billion in assets under management). This powerful partnership marks a major leap forward, positioning the combined platform for explosive growth, particularly across the rapidly expanding Non-QM and HELOC space. The executive and management team at Homebridge are continuing with the company. Homebridge and REMN Wholesale will keep their full teams intact, ensuring continuity while…Pipeline PressApr 21 2026
NAR
Rob Chrisman
Apr. 24: Cap. mkts, LO jobs; Retention,… New“Home is where you know exactly how far to turn the knob to get a perfect temperature shower.” “Home” conjures up varied thoughts depending on who you ask; even those who prefer ‘van life’ will call their van a home. But things aren’t cheap out there: With housing costs consuming up to 50 percent of...Read More “Apr. 24: Cap. mkts, LO jobs; Retention, HELOC, digitization, secondary platform, CRA products; lottery psychology; FHA delinquencies” »Daily Mortgage News & CommentaryApr 24 2026
Apr. 23: Tech job; Specialty AI, pooling,… NewDoes it bother you when you read, “Meta plans to start collecting U.S.-based employees’ mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and occasional screen snapshots to train AI agents that can better learn how humans use computers.”? (I wouldn’t want them watching me play Tetris.) But face it: we’re in a people business. After over 40 years in this...Read More “Apr. 23: Tech job; Specialty AI, pooling, correspondent products; Lender responsibility opinion; webcast specialty shows coming” »Daily Mortgage News & CommentaryApr 23 2026
Apr. 22: Hedge mgt., LO jobs; MBS… NewIt’s a dog eat dog world out there. You gotta stay up on the news. Baltimore homes being stolen? Yup. As noted yesterday, today we have a press conference with HUD Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte announcing “a significant development in the U.S. housing finance system” at 12:45PM ET. Rumors...Read More “Apr. 22: Hedge mgt., LO jobs; MBS execution, AI, DSCR, processing, HELOC products; Hedge funds, Treasuries, & mortgage rates” »Daily Mortgage News & CommentaryApr 22 2026
Apr. 21: VOA, processing, DPA, non-QM, broker… NewThank you to everyone who wrote to me yesterday, celebrating “420 Day,” synonymous with marijuana. Celebrate “Surprise Drug Test Day” to you all today. If you’re looking for something to celebrate tomorrow, how ‘bout a press conference with HUD Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte announcing “a significant development in the...Read More “Apr. 21: VOA, processing, DPA, non-QM, broker products; Lender 2025 volume rankings; attorneys & legal risk; assessing AVM risk” »Daily Mortgage News & CommentaryApr 21 2026
Dustin Harris Blog
Managing AttitudesI recently had a conversation that completely shifted how I think about leadership in the workplace. We were discussing office culture, and someone made a point that really stuck: sometimes, an office manager’s job isn’t just managing orders, phone calls, or technology—it’s about managing attitudes. At first, it sounds simple, almost obvious. But when you stop and think about it, it’s profound. The culture of an office doesn’t come from processes or systems alone—it comes from the attitudes of the people within it. If negativity, gossip, or disengagement is allowed to flourish, it spreads quickly. Conversely, when the people leading…The Appraiser Coach BlogApr 19 2026
What Leadership Actually Looks LikeI’ve been reflecting a lot on what it truly means to lead, and one lesson keeps standing out: doing tasks does not equal leadership. I see it far too often—people working hard, checking boxes, staying busy, and assuming that effort alone makes them leaders. It doesn’t. Leadership is about more than activity; it’s about direction, example, and influence. It’s about creating an environment where others can succeed, making thoughtful decisions, and being someone people can look up to. You don’t have to do everything yourself, and in fact, trying to do it all can get in the way of leading…The Appraiser Coach BlogApr 12 2026
Fixing a Problem vs Owning a ProblemI was reminded recently that mistakes aren’t what define us—how we respond to them does. That lesson came from a simple experience that had nothing to do with appraisal work, yet it applies directly to how we serve clients and protect our professional reputations. After a long day of physical work, my son and I stopped at a nearby restaurant we’d never tried before. The service was slow, the wait for food was excessive, and when the meals finally arrived, they missed the mark. My son’s order wasn’t prepared the way he requested, and after a few bites he couldn’t…The Appraiser Coach BlogApr 05 2026
Office Culture and Brownies: What They Have…I was reminded recently how much attitude matters—far more than we often want to admit. In a recent Dream Team Mastermind discussion about running a business, the topic turned to employees who “do everything right.” You know the type: shows up on time, works hard, follows instructions, checks all the technical boxes. On paper, they look like the perfect fit. And yet, something still feels off. The issue wasn’t performance. It was attitude - and in this case, her attitude sucked! Someone shared an analogy that stuck with me. Imagine making a perfect batch of brownies—great ingredients, mixed well, baked…The Appraiser Coach BlogMar 29 2026
NAR - The Voice for Real Estate
Mary Cummins Blog
California Bill AB 628 Makes Stoves, Refrigerators… NewCalifornia AB 628 makes it mandatory for some housing units to have a stove and refrigerator in order to be habitable on all new, amended, renewed leases starting January 1, 2026. This is an amendment of Section 1941.1 of the California Civil Code."This bill would add a stove and refrigerator that are maintained in good working order and are capable of safely generating heat for cooking purposes and capable of safely storing food, respectively, to the list of characteristics required for the dwelling unit to be tenantable for leases entered into, amended, or extended on or after January 1, 2026. The…Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Appraisal, Los Angeles, California, Mary Cummins.Oct 08 2025
RAC Blog
RAC Town Hall Meeting - February 16,… NewThe AQB Update will be an interactive discussion of the following: • AQB Exposure Draft of Proposed New Criteria • AQB Concept Paper on Skills-Based Pathway • AQB Concept Paper on Examination-Only PathwayBlog - Relocation Appraisers and ConsultantsFeb 02 2026
RE Appraisal Subreddit
True Footage - BPO's Has anyone seen a completed True Footage BPO? How much is required for an agent to create one? submitted by /u/Quick_Deal_8800 [link] [comments]real estate appraisalApr 24 2026
Why no concession adjustments? I know why I do or do not make a concession adjustment, but you better have the analysis to back it up. Far too many appraisers are not making this adjustment and Fannie is noticing. Honestly, I am of the opinion we should just make a dollar for dollar no matter what... this is what the seller gets at settlement anyway. But... a lot of you will freak out over that comment, so I will just leave Fannies guidance, and notice their stance has shifted (they still give just enough in the last couple of sentences to hang yourself). Fannie…real estate appraisalApr 24 2026
In St. Louis Mo area I’m in St. Louis, Missouri and looking to get started. Any help would be great anybody available for mentoring? submitted by /u/Resident_Sea_2332 [link] [comments]real estate appraisalApr 24 2026
Do not ise listGood morning, does anyone know how to get off a do not use list? I have been on one with Citi since my first year of appraising, they never said why. I have been appraising for 25 years and it is now effecting my getting work. Just wondering what steps I could take. thanks submitted by /u/Monatiny74 [link] [comments]real estate appraisalApr 24 2026
AppraisersForum
Latest Appraiser Bias Lawsuit https://dockets.justia.com/docket/virginia/vaedce/3:2026cv00331/594307AppraisersForum.comApr 24 2026
Investing Discipline I am resisting the rash impulse to jump in further than I already have. I woke up the other morning thinking it would be a good idea to take a sizable position in Coreweave ahead of NVIDIA's reporting on Wednesday afternoon, given that the former has come down in share price by over 50% from its high. Still, it also has a negative price-to-earnings ratio of 27%, although its revenues and order backlog are substantial. Since I am a neophyte in search of a clue, I now think it may be prudent... Read moreAppraisersForum.comApr 24 2026
A.I. Stuff Here's a fun little time waster it's 2 minute question/answer sessions and you guess if you're speaking to AI or a human at the end. No registration needed. https://www.humanornot.AI/ Sorry, I don't know how to post hyperlinks here if anyone has a tip I'd love it.AppraisersForum.comApr 24 2026
Have you received a bid request for… Have you received a bid request for a 3.6 report? Votes will be displayed to prevent Peeping Toms from skewing the poll. Non voters cannot see the results.AppraisersForum.comApr 24 2026
Calypso Blog
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