diversity - Appraisers Blogs https://appraisersblogs.com/tag/diversity/ Appraisal News and Tips for Real Estate Appraisers Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:53:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/appraisersblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ABfavicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 diversity - Appraisers Blogs https://appraisersblogs.com/tag/diversity/ 32 32 52046035 Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisers-freed-from-dei-propaganda/ https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisers-freed-from-dei-propaganda/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:30:35 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32449 This bold move immediately resulted in the removal of all appraisal bias propaganda from the official whitehouse.gov website.  With a few swift strokes of the pen, President Trump has dismantled the divisive and misguided diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) apparatus that had taken root across the federal government. On just his second day in office, Trump ordered the closure of all federal DEI offices, placing their employees on paid leave and signaling a decisive end to the era of government-sanctioned social justice activism masquerading as fairness and equality. This bold move immediately resulted in the removal of all appraisal bias...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisers-freed-from-dei-propaganda/feed/ 182 32449 United Appraisers Network Challenges Appraisal Institute https://appraisersblogs.com/united-appraisers-network-challenges-appraisal-institute/ https://appraisersblogs.com/united-appraisers-network-challenges-appraisal-institute/#comments Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:30:45 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=31378 Ultimately, the United Appraisers Network would represent a bold and progressive alternative to the Appraisal Institute…  The recent firing of Cindy Chance, the CEO of the Appraisal Institute (AI), has ignited widespread outrage and a profound sense of distrust among appraisers nationwide. In the wake of this controversial decision, discussions have emerged on industry forums about the potential creation of a new appraisal organization that would better serve the needs and interests of all appraisers, regardless of their specialization or credentials. Leading this charge is David Samnick, a Georgia-based appraiser, who has proposed the establishment of the “United Appraisers Network”...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/united-appraisers-network-challenges-appraisal-institute/feed/ 46 31378 Recap of the 4th ASC Appraisal Bias Hearing https://appraisersblogs.com/recap-of-the-4th-asc-appraisal-bias-hearing/ https://appraisersblogs.com/recap-of-the-4th-asc-appraisal-bias-hearing/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:30:47 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=30405 On February 13th, 2024, the fourth ASC appraisal bias hearing took place. For those who were unable to attend, the video of the hearing has been included below. The hearing was a crucial event for the appraisal industry, and it is important for all appraisers to be aware of the discussions and topics addressed. The panel of witnesses included: David Bunton, President, The Appraisal Foundation E.C. Neelly IV, Executive Director, Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board Maureen Sweeney, Principal, Maureen Sweeney, Real Estate Appraiser Ltd. Melissa Tran, Director, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Jillian White, Chief Executive Officer, Appraisal Insights...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/recap-of-the-4th-asc-appraisal-bias-hearing/feed/ 11 30405 Appraisal Bias – A Counterpoint https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-bias-a-counterpoint/ https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-bias-a-counterpoint/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:30:01 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=29843 It is a fact that 85% of appraisers are white with the majority of them being middle-age white men, although that is rapidly changing. The bias argument presupposes they are inherently more biased than women, Hispanic, African American, Asian, Pacific-islander, etc. We simply don’t have enough data to verify whether this is true or not. Therefore, as the argument goes, white appraisers must be biased. Just as there are more black NFL players in professional football it follows that the majority of touchdowns will be scored and fumbles made by a black player. We can, and should, encourage more diversity...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-bias-a-counterpoint/feed/ 14 29843 PAREA Program & Its Negative Impact on Diversity https://appraisersblogs.com/parea-program-n-its-negative-impact-on-diversity/ https://appraisersblogs.com/parea-program-n-its-negative-impact-on-diversity/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:30:04 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=29773 The study also found that the PAREA program is not as effective in providing a more accessible pathway to licensure as the traditional apprenticeship model.  Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) is a program that aims to revolutionize the real estate industry by increasing the number of appraisers. However, after listening to the Appraisal Institute speaker at yesterdays board meeting it quickly became evident that this initiative is a complete failure. You cannot start PAREA until you have received all your real estate appraisal education. 94 hours = $1,700 per McKissock Appraisal Institute speaker said that most AMC’s/banks won’t...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/parea-program-n-its-negative-impact-on-diversity/feed/ 18 29773 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Is Overlooked by HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge https://appraisersblogs.com/diversity-equity-n-inclusion-is-overlooked-by-hud-secretary-marcia-fudge https://appraisersblogs.com/diversity-equity-n-inclusion-is-overlooked-by-hud-secretary-marcia-fudge#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:30:16 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=29630 Marcia Fudge, the Secretary of HUD, decided to convene a special meeting of master minds with absolutely no real diversity, equity or inclusion included, with the intent of “closing the racial gap and increasing access to homeownership in African American communities.” Appraisers, all the racial mud-slinging against appraisers by the current government is extremely disheartening toward our honored profession. The people ‘in power’ over the last few years have been fond of image building and acronyms, believing those items will have magical influence over property values, and how people conduct themselves. One of these is named DEI, which stands for...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/diversity-equity-n-inclusion-is-overlooked-by-hud-secretary-marcia-fudge/feed/ 19 29630 And Why Is the Second Appraisal Always the “Correct Value?” https://appraisersblogs.com/why-is-the-second-appraisal-always-the-correct-value https://appraisersblogs.com/why-is-the-second-appraisal-always-the-correct-value#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:30:06 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=29575 On Friday morning, May 19, I was one of five expert witnesses (and the only as an appraiser) to testify on the topic of appraisal bias in front of the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC). During the first hour of testimony, our fourth grandchild was born. My wife was in the audience and stepped out of the hearing (the nerve!) to take the call from my oldest son on the news of our new granddaughter. The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) held a second hearing on challenges facing the appraisal industry, including barriers to entering the profession and racial bias in home appraisals. The...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/why-is-the-second-appraisal-always-the-correct-value/feed/ 19 29575 Disparate Treatment and Impact in USPAP https://appraisersblogs.com/disparate-treatment-n-impact-in-uspap https://appraisersblogs.com/disparate-treatment-n-impact-in-uspap#comments Wed, 03 May 2023 12:30:03 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=29339 USPAP has introduced the terms DISPARATE TREATMENT AND IMPACT in its 5th exposure draft. Disparate treatment and impact are bad for appraisers because they can damage the reputation of the profession, lead to legal and regulatory action, and negatively impact the success and viability of individual appraisers and their businesses. Disparate treatment occurs when an appraiser treats individuals or groups differently based on their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics. This type of discrimination is illegal and can result in legal and regulatory action, as well as damage to the appraiser’s reputation and business. Disparate impact occurs when...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/disparate-treatment-n-impact-in-uspap/feed/ 10 29339 Eroding Consumer Protection https://appraisersblogs.com/fannie-mae-appraisal-waiver-option-is-eroding-consumer-protection https://appraisersblogs.com/fannie-mae-appraisal-waiver-option-is-eroding-consumer-protection#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:30:06 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=29104 Waiving appraisal requirements on residential homes could erode consumer protection, stall attempts to create diversity in the profession… The recent announcement from Fannie Mae that they will waive the requirement for residential home appraisals has caused quite a stir in the industry. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive appraisals during this time of soon to come recession and bank liquidity issues is both surprising and concerning, and could have serious implications for both consumers and financial institutions alike. With falling values across many markets combined with rising mortgage rates putting even more pressure on borrowers’ wallets, this decision could potentially put...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/fannie-mae-appraisal-waiver-option-is-eroding-consumer-protection/feed/ 18 29104 Racial Targeting Under the Heading of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion https://appraisersblogs.com/racial-targeting-masked-as-a-virtue-under-the-heading-diversity-equity-n-inclusion https://appraisersblogs.com/racial-targeting-masked-as-a-virtue-under-the-heading-diversity-equity-n-inclusion#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:30:18 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=27626 This time around, the racial targeting is masked as a virtue under the heading “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” or “DEI.” Valuation Jiu-Jitsu Will Lead to Future Addie Polks Addie Polk was a 91-year-old African-American widow who shot herself in the chest in 2008 during a Fannie Mae-initiated eviction in Akron, Ohio. It marked the low point in Fannie’s embrace of toxic mortgages. Fannie, now in federal conservatorship, bought or guaranteed subprime loans made to vulnerable borrowers in the years leading up to the 2007-2008 financial crisis. There are now signs of new abuses. Under the banner “equity and inclusion,” some...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/racial-targeting-masked-as-a-virtue-under-the-heading-diversity-equity-n-inclusion/feed/ 22 27626 TAF Is About To Get PAVEd https://appraisersblogs.com/the-appraisal-foundation-is-about-2-get-paved-appraiserville https://appraisersblogs.com/the-appraisal-foundation-is-about-2-get-paved-appraiserville#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:30:33 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=25742 The current administration is addressing the lack of diversity in housing valuation head-on with the formation of an interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE). Here are the details of the PAVE Task Force. They just had their first meeting and this is a serious effort unlike the silliness of TAF’s bureaucratic actions of the past year that were nothing more than window dressing to the lack of diversity problem within the appraisal industry. Incidentally, The Appraisal Foundation is not part of PAVE Task Force. Keep that in mind when you read their bat-shit crazy letter again and think about the fact that...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/the-appraisal-foundation-is-about-2-get-paved-appraiserville/feed/ 13 25742 TAF Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittee https://appraisersblogs.com/taf-diversity-inclusion-subcommittee-actions-speak-louder-than-words https://appraisersblogs.com/taf-diversity-inclusion-subcommittee-actions-speak-louder-than-words#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:30:12 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=24373 TAF president Dave Bunton has made it a point in the last two monthly newsletters to mention TAF created a “Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee” which is great if it actually accomplishes something. The Appraisal Foundation Board of Trustees added a Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee in April of this year, one month before the death of George Floyd, which highlighted some of the inequities experienced by Black Americans. The thing is, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) hasn’t had a minority member and only 3 women in decades of existence. I really hope that this subcommittee is more than just window-dressing. Adding...

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