Appraisal Profession News
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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap January 2024
Welcome to the latest installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht—your destination for the most current…
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HUD Clarifies Appliance Requirement in Handbook 4000.1
Few topics spark more debate among appraisers than how to handle appliances in an FHA appraisal. When HUD…
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2024 Housing Market Predictions and Insights for Appraisers
Summary 2023 Housing Market Overview: After a volatile 2021-22, 2023 saw a dramatic slowdown with a 19% drop…
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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap October 2023
The real estate market is constantly evolving, and staying current with trends and shifts is essential. The…
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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap September 2023
Welcome to the latest installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht—your destination for the most current economic…
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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap May 2023
Welcome to the latest installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht—your destination for the most current economic…
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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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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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Fannie Mae Issues ANSI Guidance on Condos and More
As of April 1, 2022, Fannie Mae now requires appraisers to measure single-family properties in accordance with ANSI…
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FAQs About Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter Program
Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter (CU) program is intended to give lenders access to the same appraisal analytics that…