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Appraisal & Valuation

NAR Comments on The Appraisal Foundation Education Concept Paper
on July 31, 2024 at 8:39 pm
NAR suggests using existing data on appraisers with and without college degrees to quantify whether a college education is a meaningful requirement.
HUD Ends Investigation of the Appraisal Foundation With Agreement
on July 25, 2024 at 4:59 pm
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a Conciliation Agreement with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). TAF is the private organization that sets qualifications and standards for the appraisal profession.
HUD Charges Appraiser, AMC, and Lender With Discrimination
on July 23, 2024 at 7:46 pm
HUD alleges that the appraiser prepared an insupportably low appraisal of a duplex owned by a Black woman in a predominantly White area.

Instant Reaction: Jobs, September 6, 2024
on September 6, 2024 at 1:27 pm
The softening job figures suggest that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in mid-September.
HMDA and Housing Demand
on September 5, 2024 at 8:51 pm
Nationwide, the number of home-purchase loan applications has declined from 7.9 million to 6.5 million.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 5, 2024
on September 5, 2024 at 4:37 pm
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac remained unchanged at 6.35% this week from last week.

Cybersecurity and Real Estate
on December 4, 2017 at 6:35 pm
As more and more real estate transactions take place online and through email, it has become even more important for real estate professionals to implement best practices to stay cybersecure.
Saving for a Down Payment
on December 4, 2017 at 6:23 pm
Taking small steps such as giving up buying coffee or bringing a homemade lunch to work can help potential homebuyers put aside thousands without making huge lifestyle sacrifices
Clever Cures for the Worst of Winter
on December 4, 2017 at 6:16 pm
Cold weather can keep homeowners cooped up inside for months, so why not use that time to take on some quick and easy DIY home repairs.