Last spring, Fannie Mae introduced a policy update that had appraisers and lenders talking. But this change was really just a reminder of what’s already standard practice: analyzing and adjusting for ...

Meet the appraiser who went from old-school clipboard to full-blown tech evangelist. In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down ...

We’re officially unveiling the finalists for the 2026 Buzzy [...] We’re officially unveiling the finalists for the 2026 Buzzy Awards! In this special episode, we’re announcing finalists for: These ...

Toni Moss, founder and CEO of AmeriCatalyst and EuroCatalyst, believes there’s a maturing crisis unfolding in the homeowners insurance and home mortgage markets.  The phrase “climate change” can feel ...

This was reprinted with permission from SFREP's Spotlight. See original post here. SFREP is excited to announce the release of Appraise-It Pro v3.6, our public beta of the new UAD 3.6 dynamic reports ...

Hello, newer appraisers! As the Chief Appraiser for a national AMC, I'm pleased to welcome you into the world of real estate appraisal. In our profession, understanding how to navigate inventory ...

Mild mannered appraiser by day, cartoonist & illustrator by night. Steve and his sweet wife, Renae, live in the wilds of ...

In a world obsessed with automation, AI, and “instant valuations,” Simon Blackburn has a refreshingly bold message: appraisers aren’t going anywhere. In this episode, Hal sits down with the CEO of ...

This article is featured in the 2025 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Some other features in our magazine include funny Buzztoon comics, industry trends, as well as crazy stories from ...

Mild mannered appraiser by day, cartoonist & illustrator by night. Steve and his sweet wife, Renae, live in the wilds of Mississippi where he's been an appraiser for 30 years. He loves his kids and ...

UAD 3.6 is no longer some far-off deadline. It’s [...] UAD 3.6 is no longer some far-off deadline. It’s happening. The limited-production phase has begun, and Rocket Mortgage is gearing up to start ...

Question: In a recent review of one of my appraisal reports, the reviewer said my neighborhood analysis was poor. I asked what that meant, and she indicated I should familiarize myself with Fannie Mae ...