Author Articles
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The Appraiser’s Market Compass: Navigating the Summer 2025 Housing Landscape
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…
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Divorce Appraisal: A Guide for Real Estate Appraisers
If you’re a real estate appraiser who typically handles mortgage-based appraisals, consider branching out into the realm of…
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Forensic Appraisals: Your Guide to a Specialized Career Path
The Growing Demand for Forensic Expertise During the 2008 financial crisis, forensic appraisers uncovered mortgage fraud schemes involving…
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What is Highest and Best Use in Appraisal?
When determining property value, one of the most critical concepts in real estate appraisal is highest and best…
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The Full Measure – June 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…
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The Future is Now: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce UAD 3.6 Implementation Timeline and Policy Changes
Change is no longer coming; it’s officially underway: both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released significant updates…
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The Full Measure: May 2025 Housing Market Recap for Appraisers
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…
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The Balancing Act: How Appraisers Can Navigate Supply Shortages, Interest Rates, and Tariffs
Last month in The Full Measure, we discussed how the housing market was beginning to show early signs…
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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…
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Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Spring Thaw
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of The Full Measure, your guide to the housing economy tailored for…
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Right-of-Way Appraisal: A Complex and In-Demand Niche
Right-of-way (ROW) appraisals are a highly complex and challenging niche within the real estate appraisal industry. If you’re…
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The Full Measure: February 2025 Housing Market Snapshot for Appraisers
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…