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UAD 3.6 Implementation Timeline and Policy Changes (Updated 2026)
Update: UAD 3.6 is now mandatory as of November 2, 2026. However, due to the GSEs’ temporary deadline…
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The Full Measure: October 2026 Housing Market Update
The rate is the headline. The spread is the story. October brought a sharper version of the challenge…
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What Is Highest and Best Use in Appraisal? (Updated for UAD 3.6)
When determining property value, one of the most critical concepts in real estate appraisal is highest and best…
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7 Considerations for a Restricted Appraisal Report
In reporting the results of a real property appraisal assignment, you must use one of the two written…
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What is the Cost Approach to Real Estate Appraisal?
The cost approach to real estate appraisal asks a simple question: what would it cost to build a…
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The Full Measure: September 2026 Housing Market Insights for Appraisers
The market is still moving. But with mortgage rates around 7%, the monthly payment is playing a bigger…
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The Full Measure: August 2026 Housing Market Update
The housing market is not one market. It is a collection of local markets moving at different speeds,…
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Surplus Land vs. Excess Land: What Appraisers Need to Know
Land valuation is a fundamental aspect of real estate appraisal, influencing property transactions, development decisions, and investment strategies.…
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The Full Measure: July 2026 Economic Outlook
Welcome to the July 2026 edition of The Full Measure. Each month, we step back from our daily…
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The 3 Basic Requirements for Real Property Appraisal Reports (Updated for UAD 3.6)
As a real property appraiser, you rely on appraisal reports to communicate your opinion of value. One of…
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The Full Measure: Midyear 2026 Economic Update for Appraisers
Welcome to another edition of The Full Measure. As we cross the midpoint of 2026, it is time…
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April 2026 Housing Insights: A Market Searching for Stability
The spring housing market was expected to bring clarity and momentum. Instead, April has delivered a more complicated…
