Author Articles
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The Full Measure: January 2025 Housing Market Insights for Appraisers
As real estate appraisers, we are tasked with accurately reflecting the complex reality of the market. The interplay…
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What is the Cost Approach to Real Estate Appraisal?
The cost approach to real estate appraisal considers the cost to replace the subject property from the ground…
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The Sales Comparison Approach: A Cornerstone of Real Estate Appraisal
The sales comparison approach is one of the most critical tools in the real estate appraiser’s toolkit. It…
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2025 Housing Market Predictions: Key Insights for Real Estate Appraisers
Summary of Key Trends As an economist, I have witnessed the housing market evolve through varying cycles, and…
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5 Tips to Handle Appraisal Board Complaints
Every appraiser dreads opening their mail to find that an appraisal board complaint has been filed against them.…
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November 2024 Real Estate Market Update
Navigating Change in a Shifting Landscape In the wild world of real estate, the market sometimes feels like…
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October 2024 Real Estate Market Update: A Balancing Act of Hope and Hurdles
They say the only thing predictable about the housing market is its unpredictability. October was no exception—it’s been…
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September 2024 Real Estate Market Update: What Appraisers Need to Know
They say the only thing certain in life is change—and in today’s housing market, that couldn’t be more…
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What the Fed’s 50 Basis Point Rate Cut Means for the Economy and Appraisers
The Federal Reserve made a bold move on Sept. 18, 2024, by cutting the federal funds rate by…
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Housing Market Update: August 2024
As we move through the latter half of 2024, the real estate market continues to evolve, presenting both…
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June 2024 Housing Market Update: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Appraisers
In this installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht, uncover June 2024 housing market insights and helpful…
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Choosing the Right Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs): A Guide for Appraisers
Today a large percentage of residential real estate valuations are coordinated by appraisal management companies. For appraisers, working…