Last spring, Fannie Mae introduced a policy update that had appraisers and lenders talking. But this change was really just a reminder of what’s already standard practice: analyzing and adjusting for ...

Meet the appraiser who went from old-school clipboard to full-blown tech evangelist. In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down ...

We’re officially unveiling the finalists for the 2026 Buzzy [...] We’re officially unveiling the finalists for the 2026 Buzzy Awards! In this special episode, we’re announcing finalists for: These ...

Toni Moss, founder and CEO of AmeriCatalyst and EuroCatalyst, believes there’s a maturing crisis unfolding in the homeowners insurance and home mortgage markets.  The phrase “climate change” can feel ...

This article was reposted with permission from Chase Pursley. See original article here. Using data from the Appraisal Subcommittee’s (ASC) Federal Registry, we’ve analyzed the licensing of real ...

Mild mannered appraiser by day, cartoonist & illustrator by night. Steve and his sweet wife, Renae, live in the wilds of ...

I know we are in the height of basketball season and baseball and summer seem far away. However, as the days are getting longer, the time for spring training and the start of another season of ...

In this episode, Jim, Hal, and special guest Jared Preisler dive into the brand-new URAR and what it means for appraisers. From market analysis to the sales comparison approach, we’re breaking down ...

The Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Conference is always one of the best places to figure out what is coming for the industry for the coming year. Instead of the usual mix of uncertainty and ...

The real estate valuation industry stands at a pivotal moment. After decades of relying on manual processes that are inefficient, error-prone, and costly, we’re witnessing a fundamental shift toward ...

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In this episode of Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Hansel Dobbs, General Manager of Valuations at Appraisify, to explore how AI tools are helping appraisers prepare for UAD 3.6.