Author Articles
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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…
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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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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…
