Author Articles
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Arriving at a Credible Appraisal When Comparable Sales Are Limited
Limited sales activity is common in rural markets, custom-home neighborhoods, and low-turnover areas. When comps are few, the…
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2026 Housing Market Forecast: The Great Recalibration
Summary of Key 2026 Trends Setting the Stage: What 2025 Changed In my 2025 forecast, I described the…
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Understanding Appraisal Condition Ratings Under UAD 3.6 and the New URAR
Condition ratings have always been a central part of appraisal reporting, but their role has expanded under UAD…
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Understanding UAD Quality Ratings (Updated for UAD 3.6 and the New URAR)
Quality ratings are one of the most familiar parts of UAD, but the way appraisers report them has…
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October 2025 Housing Market Updates for Appraisers
The housing market in October 2025 presents a paradox: falling mortgage rates and renewed buyer activity suggest recovery,…
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18 Appraiser Trainee Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Breaking into the appraisal profession usually starts with securing a trainee position under the supervision of a certified…
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September 2025 Housing Market Updates
The housing market in September 2025 stands at a crossroads, with the third quarter closing on a note…
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Is Commercial Property Appraisal Right for You?
Thinking about a career in real estate appraisal? Commercial property appraisal offers a path filled with intellectual challenge,…
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The Full Measure August 2025: Navigating Rates, Inventory, and Affordability
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…
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Appraisal Adjustments: Types, Methods, and Cheat Sheet
In real estate appraisal, accurately estimating a property’s market value often requires making adjustments to comparable sales. These…
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Val Expo 2025 Recap: Tech, Connections, and a Fast-Moving Future
Valuation Expo 2025 has wrapped, and if there’s one way to sum it up, it’s this: the pace…
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Upzoning: What It Is and What Appraisers Need to Know
Upzoning is a powerful but often misunderstood tool in urban planning and real estate. In this post, we’ll…