This week, Fannie Mae issued a special Lender Letter regarding temporary flexibilities on its appraisal requirements, as many lenders have been unable to obtain a full interior and exterior...

Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the “Yes in My Backyard” (YIMBY) Act, which would require Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients to report with HUD on...

Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) recently sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request a comprehensive study...

California’s new “gig worker” law, or Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5), has been a hot topic for appraisal professionals that operate within the state due to its impact on both appraisers that work as...

The Appraisal Foundation has announced that it is looking for qualified candidates to fill three at-large trustee positions for its Board of Trustees – the governing body of the Foundation.

Appraisal compliance. We all know the stresses this can have on one’s business, as a single misstep can be catastrophic. It’s also no secret that valuation technology can help facilitate and...