Author Articles
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The Human Appraiser as a Macroeconomic Stabilizer
The real estate industry is currently caught in a technological crossfire. Every week, a new headline promises that…
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The 10 Biggest Changes in the New URAR
The redesign of the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report is the largest overhaul of residential appraisal reporting in nearly…
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March 2026 Housing Market Updates for Appraisers
Just as the spring market showed early signs of stabilization, March delivered a reminder that housing rarely moves…
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What Is the Appraisal Value of Solar Panels? FAQs for Residential Appraisers
Solar PV systems are showing up on more homes than ever, and the question of how to determine…
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UAD 3.6 Is Coming: A Practical Moment to Rethink Your Workflow
For many appraisers, the transition to UAD 3.6 feels different from past form updates. This is not simply…
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Paired Sales Analysis: Tips and Tools for Appraisers
As a professional real estate appraiser, you know that paired sales analysis is a reliable and popular method…
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ANSI Z765 and the New UAD 3.6: What Appraisers Need to Know
If you appraise single-family homes, you already know how important it is to measure a property correctly. With…
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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,…
