The votes are in: Appraiser discrimination is rare — here’s how to spot it
While rare, firsttuesday readers report firsthand experience of discrimination during the appraisal process.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 13, 2023 | Appraisal, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 1
While rare, firsttuesday readers report firsthand experience of discrimination during the appraisal process.
Read Moreby Ashley Collins | Feb 27, 2023 | Appraisal, Fundamentals, Real Estate | 0
The real estate industry needs diverse representation to reflect its diverse group of clients — appraisers included.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 13, 2023 | Appraisal, Real Estate | 7
Implicit bias in the appraisal industry drags down the housing market.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 9, 2023 | Appraisal, Economics, Home Sales, Mortgages, Real Estate, Recessions | 2
A high appraisal has long stakes for homebuyers – and lenders.
Read Moreby Amy Perry | Dec 27, 2022 | Appraisal, Buyers and Sellers, Finance, Forms, Real Estate, Recessions | 0
A seller’s agent uses RPI Forms 318 and 318-1 when educating the seller on a reasonable asking price or rental amount for the property.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Dec 16, 2022 | Appraisal, Fundamentals, Real Estate, Your Practice | 2
Building a diverse real estate team creates better opportunities for financial growth.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Oct 18, 2022 | Appraisal, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
Fisher v. County of Orange
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Oct 12, 2022 | Appraisal, Finance, Mortgages, Real Estate | 0
Discriminatory practices in appraisals have led to refinancing inequality.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 5, 2022 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Home Sales, Real Estate, Recessions | 2
After two years of rapid price increases, appraisers will need to make a quick shift when prices dive later in 2022.
Read Moreby Amy Perry | Feb 28, 2022 | Appraisal, Fundamentals, Mortgages, Real Estate | 5
After a successful test run triggered by the pandemic, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will soon be permanently accepting remote desktop appraisals on eligible transactions.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 21, 2022 | Appraisal, Real Estate | 0
The designated officer (DO) is an important role ensuring appraisal management company (AMC) compliance.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 31, 2022 | Appraisal, Real Estate | 0
The law is not clear cut, but the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) clarified the answer in their Fall-Winter 2021 newsletter.
Read Moreby Amy Perry | Nov 15, 2021 | Appraisal, Fair Housing, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1
Despite all efforts to make appraisals fair, equitable and based on facts, racial appraisal gaps persist — leading to a pervasive wealth gap.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 21, 2021 | Appraisal, Real Estate | 0
Maintaining professionalism at all times is the best way to avoid complaints, as detailed in the Spring 2021 BREA Bulletin.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | May 17, 2021 | Appraisal, Real Estate | 0
Appraisers are bound to report the home’s value as they see it, not as the buyer and seller see it.
Read Moreby Amy Perry | Apr 15, 2021 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Real Estate, Tax | 0
An in-depth look into fair market value, assessment and the newest tax laws in California.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Nov 30, 2020 | Appraisal, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0
Share your experience with other real estate professionals.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 30, 2020 | Appraisal, Real Estate | 0
Is the rapid increase in appraisal waivers a danger sign for the market?
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 28, 2020 | Appraisal, Fundamentals | 0
Applicants for the residential (AL) appraisal license no longer need to categorize their experience.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Mar 9, 2020 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0
Reconciliation of property values and creation of a completed Uniform Residential Appraisal Report
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