A & E Appraisals Blog - Maricopa County Arizona - Real Estate Blog

July 2008

President Bush Signs the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Created

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 31st, 2008 8:09 AM

Video: Impact Of New Housing Bill (Wall Street Journal)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 31st, 2008 8:07 AM

FHA Seeks to Ban Seller-Assisted Payments

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 29th, 2008 9:10 PM

14 years of FHA Appraisals

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 16th, 2008 9:00 AM

March 2013

NAHB Calls for Overhauling the Appraisal System

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 17th, 2013 1:32 AM

February 2013

Caught in an appraisal Catch-22 - What’s that $1 million house really worth?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 28th, 2013 8:36 AM

New UAD Update and UCDP Release Notification - Fannie/Freddie Mac

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 21st, 2013 8:59 AM

A National Blind Order System - Has Its Time Come?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 21st, 2013 8:57 AM

FHA Releases New Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 21st, 2013 8:55 AM

The Appraisal Foundation has released two new pamphlets benefitting consumers and lenders.

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 13th, 2013 6:41 AM

Get It Now: 2013 Cost Vs. Value Report Data Available

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 5th, 2013 6:37 AM

NCRC Statement on CFPB Appraisal Rules -

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 5th, 2013 6:34 AM

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau adopts rule to improve consumer access to appraisal reports

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 5th, 2013 6:31 AM

January 2013

PR: CoesterVMS Implements Appraisal Industry’s First Flat-Fee Structure

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 21st, 2013 3:19 PM

PR: Solidifi and Kirchmeyer complete deal positioning Solidifi as 3rd largest independent provider of residential real estate appraisals

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 10th, 2013 5:46 AM

Real Estate Purchase Contract Scams - Tricking Appraisers To "Hit The Target"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 3rd, 2013 5:35 AM

December 2012

Fill out an entire report in a few clicks

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 22nd, 2012 5:49 AM

Finding Value in a Green Home Appraisal – Lenders & Appraisers – Part I

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 12th, 2012 4:20 AM

E&O Alert: Have you been called to testify for FDIC litigation against AMCs?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 3rd, 2012 7:36 AM

November 2012

Appraisal Institute Helps Appraisers Perform Evaluations for Lenders

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 19th, 2012 11:25 PM

275 Websites for Property Assessment and Valuation

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 9th, 2012 6:54 AM

October 2012

AMCs: Prepare for Appraisal System to Change, Fees to Rise

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 31st, 2012 11:03 PM

The (potential) fiction of the Sale Price/List Price [SP/LP] Percentage

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 24th, 2012 5:21 PM

Five appraiser marketing myths Busted..!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 17th, 2012 11:11 AM

(AVTtools.com) Regression Plus Software

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 9th, 2012 9:02 PM

September 2012

Nightline from ABC News: Secrets of a 48-Hour Home Appraisal Makeover

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 26th, 2012 9:55 PM

New UAD Resource Available and Upcoming UCDP Release - Freddie Mac

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 26th, 2012 9:52 PM

Senators Reintroduce Bill to Expand HARP to Homeowners with Equity - Eliminate appraisal costs for all borrowers

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 17th, 2012 8:47 PM

In Search Of One Brave Appraiser - TBWS Daily Show Video

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 10th, 2012 3:48 PM

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes rule to improve consumer access to appraisal reports

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 3rd, 2012 11:33 PM

August 2012

Agencies Issue Proposed Rule on Appraisals for Higher-Risk Mortgages

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 28th, 2012 10:30 PM

Should I Attach My E&O Declarations Page to My Appraisal Report? - Peter Christensen

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 21st, 2012 10:46 AM

Could Appraiser Shortage Mean Rising Costs to Borrowers?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 14th, 2012 1:34 AM

PR: Zaio (Zone Data Systems - USA) Expands AMC Distribution Network Nationally

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 7th, 2012 9:43 PM

PR: UAD Reference App Now Available for Android, iPhone and iPad

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 7th, 2012 9:40 PM

July 2012

FNC Study: How Local Market Conditions Affect Appraisal Valuations

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 30th, 2012 9:48 AM

Survey SAYS! . . . .USPAP Needs Analysis

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 30th, 2012 9:46 AM

GAO Report Scrutinizes Appraisal Processes - Appraisal Institute

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 20th, 2012 5:02 PM

Video: House Hearings - Housing Appraisal Industry

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 12th, 2012 11:09 PM

(June 28th) “Appraisal Oversight: The Regulatory Impact on Consumers and Businesses” Testimony Transcripts

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 5th, 2012 8:32 AM

Call To Action: Congressional Subcommittee REFUSES Small Business Brokers and Appraisers a Seat at the Table

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 5th, 2012 8:30 AM

GSE's Update UAD Appendix D, Field-Specific Standardization Requirements

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 5th, 2012 8:28 AM

June 2012

Who's In The Appraisal "Driver's Seat"? - Clients as "Backseat Drivers"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 28th, 2012 6:34 AM

"Slipshod Appraisals" Caused Home Prices to Triple?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 28th, 2012 6:32 AM

Appraisal Institute Helps Appraisers Analyze Real Estate Market Trends

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 21st, 2012 6:55 PM

Arizona judge fines AppraiserLoft $850,000

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 21st, 2012 6:54 PM

ICAP (IL Coalition of Appraisal Professionals) Announces its 2012 Seminar Schedule

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 14th, 2012 6:32 AM

When will it end? And who will be left?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 14th, 2012 6:30 AM

20 Benefits of the Full-Fee Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Model

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 5th, 2012 10:57 PM

May 2012

Viability of the Appraisal Profession - Guest Post by David Towne

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 28th, 2012 7:49 AM

Regression Plus Software

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 21st, 2012 7:49 AM

UAD and UCDP: The info you need..!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 12th, 2012 12:33 AM

The Best DISTO Yet - D8

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 3rd, 2012 11:51 PM

April 2012

Free Copy of AppraisalPress

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 28th, 2012 9:25 AM

Statistically Supported Appraisals Are Coming — CanYou Deliver?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 20th, 2012 8:49 PM

GSE's Update Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 13th, 2012 7:45 AM

8 Biggest Appraiser Liability Cases - Appraiser Law Blog

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 5th, 2012 7:22 AM

March 2012

Do Energy Upgrades Add Value to Existing Homes?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 29th, 2012 9:53 PM

AVT Tools are here..!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 23rd, 2012 7:48 AM

Bradford Technologies Brings Regression Analysis To Residential Appraisals

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 16th, 2012 10:13 AM

Updated (2/28/12) FHA Valuation Protocol FAQ's

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 16th, 2012 10:09 AM

PR: New Calculator From Appraisal Logistics Helps Lenders Uncover True Cost of Internal Appraisal Management

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 16th, 2012 9:54 AM

AVTtools.com

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 9th, 2012 11:28 PM

PR: American Guild of Appraisers Petitions Federal Reserve Board and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Overturn Regulation that Threatens Viability of Professional Appraisal Practice

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 9th, 2012 11:25 PM

Is YOUR AMC client slow to pay? Here's what can you do!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 9th, 2012 11:22 PM

NAR Adopts Broader Valuation Policy

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 1st, 2012 7:14 PM

NAIHP Exposes AMC Tax Evasion

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 1st, 2012 7:12 PM

From the Forums: A Tale of Two Synergy's

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 1st, 2012 7:11 PM

February 2012

UPDATE 2/15/12: Video - QuickenLoans "Appraisal Advice" - Good? or Bad? Let us know your thoughts!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 23rd, 2012 6:52 AM

How To Value New or Existing Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems for Residential and Commercial Properties

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 23rd, 2012 6:49 AM

Nice Guys Finish LAST! Clients file complaints after getting appraisers to "Second Guess" their own appraisals

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 23rd, 2012 6:47 AM

Bring Back the Cost Approach

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 16th, 2012 5:53 AM

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signs AMC legislation

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 16th, 2012 5:51 AM

Appraisal and AMC Fees Separated on Revised Settlement Forms

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 16th, 2012 5:49 AM

American Guild of Appraisers Files Request with Federal Reserve Board Seeking Documents Related to Regulations on Customary and Reasonable Compensation of Fee Appraisers

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 9th, 2012 12:06 AM

The 1004D - Appraisal Update and/or Completion Report - Uses and Misuses

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 9th, 2012 12:02 AM

Growing as an Expert Witness Finding Your Niche:

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 1st, 2012 5:51 AM

January 2012

Land Valuation: Extraction Has No Traction

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 25th, 2012 6:26 AM

Geek's Corner: Magic Plan App Can Create Floor Plans By Photographing Corners of a Room

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 18th, 2012 7:42 AM

"Factoring" Accounts Receivable, or . . . .Where's My Money?!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 18th, 2012 7:40 AM

Taking Stock of the 2055 "Exterior Only" Appraisal Form

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 11th, 2012 9:13 AM

FreddieMac Single-Family Updates to Appraisal Related Forms and Reconciling Multiple Opinions of Value

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 11th, 2012 9:11 AM

Automated Valuation Technologies (AVT)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 3rd, 2012 6:35 AM

Appraisal Foundation's Response to NAHB's "Flawed Appraisals" Article

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 2nd, 2012 8:16 AM

December 2011

Appraisal Institute Applauds NAHB "Guidelines to a Stronger and More Productive Relationship with Appraisers"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 19th, 2011 6:28 AM

NAHB says "Flawed Appraisals Killing Home Sales, Hampering Housing Recovery"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 12th, 2011 6:26 AM

November 2011

Harrison"s Complete UAD URAR Guide

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 30th, 2011 9:59 AM

a la mode announces Xerox Mortgage Services chose Mercury

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 23rd, 2011 7:51 AM

CoreLogic® Introduces New Platform That Integrates MLS and Public Record Data for Appraisers

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 16th, 2011 12:26 AM

FannieMae Communication: Important UAD Appraisal Instructions

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 16th, 2011 12:24 AM

You Can Write an Appraisal on a Napkin..... But you probably just didn't

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 16th, 2011 12:21 AM

American Guild of Appraisers Fights to Overturn Federal Regulations that Dramatically Cut Fees and Threaten Profession

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 9th, 2011 6:01 AM

Fannie Mae Selling Guide Update SEL-2011-11: UAD and Uniform Collateral Data Portal Requirements

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 9th, 2011 6:00 AM

ASA and NAIFA Send Joint Letter to FHFA, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Expressing Concerns on HARP Program Reliance of AVMs and Requesting a Meeting

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 9th, 2011 5:59 AM

NAHB House Price 'Estimator' model updated

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 2nd, 2011 8:36 PM

2012-13 Edition of USPAP Released

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 2nd, 2011 8:35 PM

NAIHP Files Formal Complaint Against Fannie/Freddie Regulator Over HVCC Alleged Cover-Up

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 2nd, 2011 8:34 PM

October 2011

Cuomo v. eAppraiseIT: New York's Highest Court Held Oral Argument on eAppraiseIT's Appeal

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 26th, 2011 12:20 AM

It's Time to Add 'e' to PITI and Appraisal Equations: EcoHome

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 26th, 2011 12:19 AM

APB: Exposure Draft: Adjusting Comparable Sales for Seller Concessions - 10/3/2011

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 18th, 2011 8:27 AM

Appraiser Independence - Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 18th, 2011 8:26 AM

Housing Wire: AMC Appraiser Loft Closes its Doors

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 18th, 2011 8:24 AM

HousingWire: New mortgage technology arrives at MBA - Bradford Technologies

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 11th, 2011 12:43 AM

VA Adopts Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) - Effective Immediately!*

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 2nd, 2011 12:15 AM

Potential "nuclear" threat to AMC liability could expose AMCs to large-scale mortgage litigation

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 2nd, 2011 12:13 AM

Will the new UAD appraisal standards result in lower mortgage rates?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 2nd, 2011 12:12 AM

September 2011

PR: DartAppraisal.com Offers Checklist for Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) Compliance

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 17th, 2011 5:40 PM

Carnac The Magnificent (with envelope to forehead) Reveals the Answer: 319 a month!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 17th, 2011 5:38 PM

New GSE Appraisal Database to Tighten Scrutiny on Mortgage Lenders (Appraisers)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 10th, 2011 3:56 AM

Video: Field by Field Video Tutorial - Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) in a URAR Residential Appraisal

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 7th, 2011 7:29 AM

NAA Update Letter: Fannie/Freddie UAD Effective Start Date Unchanged

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 1st, 2011 8:17 AM

HUD/FHA: "Site Condo" Definition and Reporting Requirements - ML 2011-22

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 1st, 2011 8:15 AM

August 2011

Field "Quick Reference Guide" for UAD Appraisal Data Collection

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 9:04 AM

Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) Certification is NAR's newest certification

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 9:03 AM

HUD/FHA Extends Mandatory UAD Implementation - Mortgagee Letter 2011-30

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 9:02 AM

What's Wrong with Most Indemnification Clauses in AMC Contractor Agreements? (Appraiser Law Blog)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 9:01 AM

HUD Unveils New Web-Based Mapping Tool to Display Nearly Half of U.S. Foreclosed Properties

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 8:59 AM

Reading appraisal reports after September 1, 2011

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 8:58 AM

Have You Let the Camel’s Nose Under Your Tent? - AMC "Audit" of Office Files

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 8:57 AM

Humor: Silly Underwriter Requests

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 8:55 AM

UMDP/UAD: Road to Ruin? (Working RE Magazine)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 8:54 AM

ASA/ NAIFA/ ASFRMA Letter to House Financial Services Subcommittee Urges Federal Agencies’ Reliance on Credentialed Appraisers

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 25th, 2011 8:53 AM

APPRAISALS vs. BPOs: Can we please put an end to this insanity? (Active Rain)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 17th, 2011 7:12 AM

NAR Seeks to Bar AMC Indemnification Clauses

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 17th, 2011 7:07 AM

Video Humor: How Bad BPO's Kill Short Sales

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 8th, 2011 9:51 AM

One Cause of the Uneven Recovery: The Home-Buyer Credit - The Atlantic

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 8th, 2011 9:50 AM

20 Ways Aurora Differs From TOTAL 2010

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 1st, 2011 9:50 AM

July 2011

Webcast: “Mortgage Origination: The Impact of Recent Changes on Homeowners and Businesses”

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 25th, 2011 9:49 PM

Help Regulators Take Proper Aim, Appraisal Institute Tells Congress

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 25th, 2011 9:47 PM

Appraisal Buzz: Anatomy of A Real Estate Bubble by Thomas J. Inserra

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 25th, 2011 9:46 PM

Proposed Good Faith Estimate Is Missing AMC Fee Disclosure

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 17th, 2011 6:55 AM

Real Estate Appraiser Health Insurance

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 9th, 2011 11:41 AM

FHA Handbook 4150.2 & FHA Handbook 4155.2

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 2nd, 2011 10:30 PM

Henery S. Harrison's Complete UAD-URAR Guides

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 1st, 2011 8:31 AM

June 2011

ICAP Announces 2011 Summer Seminar Exhibitor Line Up - Lisle, IL

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 24th, 2011 8:02 AM

Search Engine Help

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 16th, 2011 6:50 AM

American Banker Author Seeks Input - FDIC Lawsuits Against LPS and CoreLogic

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 9th, 2011 3:29 AM

Banks Sell 3X More Than Builders

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 9th, 2011 3:28 AM

ICAP Announces its 2011 Summer Seminar Schedule and On-Line Registration

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 9th, 2011 3:27 AM

May 2011

Freddie Mac - Single Family Update

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 30th, 2011 2:35 AM

Fannie Mae "Using the Uniform Appraisal Dataset" Online Tutorial

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 23rd, 2011 7:28 AM

Appraiser Law Blog - "FDIC undoubtedly continues to be the biggest source of appraisal-related liability claims"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 23rd, 2011 7:27 AM

NAR Releases Statement Regarding Appraiser Independence

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 23rd, 2011 7:26 AM

Appraisal Institute Warns Appraisers About Liabilities When Working with Some AMCs

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 15th, 2011 4:37 AM

FDIC files complaint against LSI, CoreLogic, f/k/a eAppraiselIT and others for negligence and breach of contract.

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 15th, 2011 4:36 AM

What is at the end of a Hangman’s Noose? A giant loophole!!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 15th, 2011 4:35 AM

TAVMA Responds to Fed Regarding Appraiser's On-Line C&R Fee Petition

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 15th, 2011 4:33 AM

Are Appraisers Too Independent For Their Own Good?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 15th, 2011 4:31 AM

YouTube: UAD - The Uniform Appraisal Dataset in TOTAL

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 6th, 2011 9:31 PM

April 2011

AMCs, Banks May Be Misinterpreting “Customary and Reasonable”: Fed Staff

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 27th, 2011 8:54 AM

Are You Paying $500 for an Appraisal That Costs $200?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 27th, 2011 8:54 AM

HUD Embraces Implementation of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset [UAD]

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 27th, 2011 8:53 AM

Where To Direct Questions and Comments Regarding Customary and Reasonable Fees

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 27th, 2011 8:52 AM

Appraisers launch online petition against use of AMC fees as "Customary and Reasonable"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 20th, 2011 11:24 PM

Appraisal Subcomittee - Call To Action - C&R Fee Contacts

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 20th, 2011 11:23 PM

MUST READ! Dodd-Frank Client Alert - Customary & Reasonable Fees

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 20th, 2011 11:21 PM

FRB Rethinking "Final Interim Rules"? - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Established

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 20th, 2011 11:20 PM

HELP WANTED: REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 15th, 2011 9:10 AM

Who Ya Gonna Call?! Reasonable & Customary Fees

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 15th, 2011 9:08 AM

2010 "Net" Annual Income from Appraisal Related Services Poll by AppraisalPort

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 15th, 2011 9:06 AM

Eliminate distressed sales as comps? Four states say, "Yes We Can!"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 8th, 2011 12:42 AM

CoreLogic VP speaks on upcoming changes to "Reasonable and Customary" appraisal fees

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 8th, 2011 12:38 AM

2010 Gross Annual Income from Appraisal Related Services Poll by AppraisalPort

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 8th, 2011 12:36 AM

March 2011

"Signing Off" on Reasonable and Customary Appraisal Fees

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2011 9:06 AM

I've been Blacklisted! Now What?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2011 9:04 AM

NAHB Issues Guidelines on Drywall Fix

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 24th, 2011 8:02 AM

To verify or not to verify? There is no question.

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 17th, 2011 9:23 AM

A common-sense way to mend the draconian appraisal process? - Washington Post

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 17th, 2011 9:23 AM

"Foreclosure-Gate Deal? Government agencies close ranks - Washington Post

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 17th, 2011 9:23 AM

Housing Scorecard: Delinquencies Down. Foreclosures Delayed - HAMP Report

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 14th, 2011 9:20 PM

Are YOU an "Ineligible Receiver"? CitiMortgage Monitors "Ineligible Appraisers" List

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 14th, 2011 9:19 PM

Can Appraisers Compete With Automated Valuation Models?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 7th, 2011 5:08 PM

The New Threat to Appraiser Independence

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 7th, 2011 4:53 PM

Top 5 Myths About Regression Anaysis for Real Estate Appraisals

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 7th, 2011 4:53 PM

You Want It WHEN!? - How Long Does it Take To Complete An Appraisal?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 7th, 2011 4:53 PM

Statement of Sheila C. Bair, Chairman, FDIC on Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - February 17, 2011

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 7th, 2011 4:53 PM

New and Updated Resources Available to Help with Implementing the Uniform Appraisal Dataset

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 7th, 2011 4:52 PM

Appraisal Independence Interim Final Rule - Effective 4/1/2011

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 1st, 2011 5:45 AM

Veros White Paper Highlights Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 1st, 2011 5:44 AM

Real Info, Inc. Launches AVM Plus Property Condition Report to Meet Interagency Guidelines

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 1st, 2011 5:38 AM

February 2011

New HUD Portal and Appraiser Newsletter

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 22nd, 2011 10:34 PM

Barney Frank Interview About Fannie, Freddie Overhaul (Video)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 19th, 2011 2:33 PM

Liability.com Claim Alert: Three easy steps to reduce your liability

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 19th, 2011 2:30 PM

AXIOS Integration

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 12th, 2011 6:44 AM

DaVinci: Ways To Speed Up Sketching

Posted by Ron Stalzer on February 4th, 2011 9:47 PM

January 2011

New Instructor-Led Appraisal Online Class - Statistics, Modeling and Finance

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 31st, 2011 7:39 AM

Geek's Corner - Hand-e-holderTM Products launches new iPadTM/tablet holding device

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 31st, 2011 7:37 AM

Fauxclosure Trends

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 22nd, 2011 7:43 AM

Regional Fee Comparison (State Comparison also)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 15th, 2011 6:55 AM

More AMCs will seek to enforcecontractual agreements to indemnify the AMCs for appraisers’

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 7th, 2011 12:36 AM

The Dawn of a New Era in Appraising

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 7th, 2011 12:31 AM

Mortgage snags ahead as appraiser ranks dwindle

Posted by Ron Stalzer on January 7th, 2011 12:27 AM

December 2010

Michigan Association of REALTORS® Buys Appraisal Management Company

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 31st, 2010 12:43 AM

Homeowner’s Lawsuit Against Major Banks Progresses Slowly, Alleges Predatory Lending and Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices by Wells Fargo and Others

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 31st, 2010 12:42 AM

Fannie Mae Uniform Mortgage Data Program Updates and Lender Letter on Appraisal Data

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 23rd, 2010 6:55 AM

Video: Appraisers Hurting Housing Market? - Fox Business News

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 23rd, 2010 6:44 AM

Why Housing Won’t Improve Anytime Soon

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 16th, 2010 11:02 PM

A Reality Check for the Appraisal Industry - Embrace Collaboration

Posted by Ron Stalzer on December 8th, 2010 5:17 PM

November 2010

Analyzing The Counties

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 30th, 2010 6:06 PM

Scope of Work "Creep" and Stagnate Fees . . . Not a Good Mix!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 22nd, 2010 6:27 AM

HVCC gone! Now what? - Setting Goals for 2011

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 15th, 2010 10:56 AM

Outside the Boxes

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 9th, 2010 6:44 PM

Hot Off The Press - Unofficial ASC staff "redlined" version of Title XI as amended by the Dodd-Frank Reform Act

Posted by Ron Stalzer on November 2nd, 2010 7:52 AM

October 2010

Automated Valuation Tools (AVT) Site..!

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 30th, 2010 6:00 AM

Memo from a la mode Chairman - “Customary and reasonable” fee regulations

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 25th, 2010 7:22 AM

FNC Lawsuit - "That legal issue is just not gonna fly . . . ."

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 21st, 2010 7:30 AM

USL Documenter II - MS Windows Scope of Work "Generator" Software for Appraisers

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 20th, 2010 8:45 AM

My Technology Lawyer Radio: November 13

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 13th, 2010 11:32 PM

DaVinci: 7 Ways To Speed Up Sketching

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 7th, 2010 7:58 AM

Appraisal Institute-ASA-ASFMRA-NAIFA reply regarding the pending Interim Final Rule on TILA

Posted by Ron Stalzer on October 5th, 2010 8:46 AM

September 2010

FannieMae's Uniform Appraisal Dataset Summary Published

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 30th, 2010 10:27 PM

Want To Get Mercury Network Orders

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 30th, 2010 10:25 AM

Appraiser Urges the Fed to Implement the Dodd-Frank Act NOW! - Customary and Reasonable Fees

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 27th, 2010 1:03 PM

PR - Bradford Technologies Partners with Appraisal Management Company Collateral Valuation Research Inc. For CVR Report Capabilities

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 27th, 2010 12:53 PM

New Appraiser Independence Requirements Being Developed by Fannie Mae

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 20th, 2010 11:14 AM

New Appraiser Customary and Reasonable Fee Survey from OREP and Working RE

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 13th, 2010 10:13 AM

Windows 7 Is Looking Good

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 10th, 2010 7:09 AM

TAVMA writes letter to delay paying appraisers reasonable fees - Says VA Fees " . . . artificially inflate appraisal fees in most markets"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 3rd, 2010 8:41 AM

The Case for Centralized Appraisal Ordering - Part 2 - Benefits

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 2nd, 2010 8:16 AM

The Case for Centralized Appraisal Ordering -Part 1

Posted by Ron Stalzer on September 2nd, 2010 8:12 AM

August 2010

DaVinci For iPhone, and iPad Offers A New Data Gathering Experience

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 28th, 2010 8:34 AM

FREE Valuation Tools and Webinar - Upcoming Hands-On Regression Seminars

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 24th, 2010 3:26 PM

Fannie Mae Photo Requirements - Effective Sept. 1

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 24th, 2010 3:24 PM

Appraisers Must Be Competent?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 21st, 2010 7:14 AM

FDIC Announces Open Door Policy for Regulatory Reform Rulemaking

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 19th, 2010 12:21 AM

When are Usual and Customary Fees’ applicable to appraisal assignments?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 16th, 2010 6:50 PM

Trend Analysis and Graphing

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 12th, 2010 7:48 AM

An optimistic pessimist, or a pessimistic optimist? - Dodd-Frank Financial Recovery Bill

Posted by Ron Stalzer on August 5th, 2010 7:57 AM

July 2010

State And Regional Fee Comparison

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 29th, 2010 8:20 AM

Stay vigilant - A rule shall be made

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 22nd, 2010 11:41 AM

Avoiding A Race To The Bottom

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 21st, 2010 9:12 AM

Draw Plats from Legal Descriptions on Your iPad

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 16th, 2010 9:10 AM

Appraisers lose out in Wells Fargo lawsuit - Valuation Review

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 16th, 2010 9:09 AM

Fannie Mae Announcement SEL-2010-09 - Selling Guide Updates and Additional Guidance on Appraisal-Related Policies

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 9th, 2010 8:08 AM

AI-Supported Provisions Included in Final Version of Financial Reform Bill - Appraiser News Online

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 9th, 2010 8:07 AM

'Sustainable' Housing Price Recovery Not Shown in April Case/Schiller Home Price Index

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 5th, 2010 8:10 AM

Amendment to Eliminate HVCC Still Alive in Financial Reform Bill [HousingWire]

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 5th, 2010 8:07 AM

Appraisal Game Changer on Horizon: HVCC Gone, BPOs, Reviews, AVMs Regulated, Greater Enforcement, Independence

Posted by Ron Stalzer on July 5th, 2010 8:06 AM

June 2010

A Modern "Appraiser Apprentice" Job Interview

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 30th, 2010 7:48 AM

Search Engine Love

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 22nd, 2010 9:17 AM

Appraisal Scoop Authors to speak at ICAP Summer Seminars - July 7 and Aug 11

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 17th, 2010 10:13 AM

Cuomo’s Lawsuit Against First American Can Go Forward

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 10th, 2010 8:46 AM

Is Your Appraisal Process Breaking Federal Law?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on June 2nd, 2010 9:52 AM

May 2010

Should I Be Working On My Appraisal Designation?

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 31st, 2010 1:31 AM

Fees: New Rules, New Data

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 27th, 2010 9:10 AM

IVPI is DOA - Fannie and Freddie to Deploy a "Complaint Process"

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 21st, 2010 3:46 PM

a la mode Releases DaVinci for iPad

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 21st, 2010 3:45 PM

HUD Updates REO Lead-Based Paint Appraisal Reporting Requirements - Mortgagee Letter 2010-17

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 21st, 2010 3:43 PM

PR: Zaio Update - "Z products" to offer prompt online access for direct LOS interface

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 21st, 2010 3:40 PM

DaVinci For iPhone, iPod, and iPad Offers A New Data Gathering Experience

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 15th, 2010 9:34 AM

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding The Appraisal Fee Reference (AFR)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 11th, 2010 9:48 AM

Value of Home Appraisal Process in Question - St. Petersburg Times

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 7th, 2010 10:12 AM

How To Get Mercury Network Orders

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 5th, 2010 9:50 AM

Runt Rants - A "Two Tier Pricing Structure" for Appraisal Services

Posted by Ron Stalzer on May 4th, 2010 11:29 PM

April 2010

When Do Distressed Homes Sales Become "The Market" ? - Using REOs for Market Value Appraisals

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 28th, 2010 12:37 PM

103 Months to Clear "Real and Shadow" Housing Inventory? - Real Time Economics - WSJ

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 26th, 2010 5:40 PM

Re-Engineering The Appraisal Process - Are We Ready Yet? - LiveValuation Magazine

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 26th, 2010 5:38 PM

New FHA Mortgagee Letter 2010-15: FHA Case Number and FHA Roster Appraiser Assignments

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 26th, 2010 5:35 PM

The Single Biggest Liability Threat to Appraisers: the FDIC

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:16 PM

New HVCC Appraiser Talkback Survey: One Year On

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:14 PM

Calyx Point Integrates a non-AMC Appraisal Firewall - HVCC & FHA Compliant

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:13 PM

Video: FHA the Toothless Dog? - From Think Big Work Small

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:12 PM

Excess Inventory May Impede Housing Recovery: Fannie Mae

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:11 PM

Probe Finds WaMu's Demise in Subprime Lending, Regulatory Turf War

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:09 PM

Using Analytical Technology Upfront, Before The Appraisal Has Been Completed - via Mortgage Technology

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:08 PM

FHA Releases New FAQ on AMC's, Reasonable and Customary Fees andTurn Around Times

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:07 PM

Law.com - Down Market Drives Up Lawsuits Against Appraisers

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 23rd, 2010 7:01 PM

Runt Rants - The AMC "Business Model" - Myths and Perceptions

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 21st, 2010 7:11 AM

Geek's Corner - Looking for an "Appraiser's Camera"? Check out the Samsung HZ10W (or HZ15W)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 14th, 2010 8:56 AM

NAR Calls for Implementation of Independent Valuation Protection Institute (IVPI)

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 14th, 2010 8:55 AM

Appraisal Organizations Seek Clarification from HUD on "New RESPA Rule FAQs Regarding Appraisal Fee Reporting

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 14th, 2010 8:54 AM

You're All Wrong. Blame The APPRAISERS For The Mortgage Crisis

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 14th, 2010 8:53 AM

Writing the Checks to Appraisal Associations: I've Made My Choices

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 12th, 2010 8:08 AM

Event - Washington, DC - Anti-HVCC Rally

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 5th, 2010 7:36 AM

Tour of the New ASC Website - Appraisal Subcommittee

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 5th, 2010 7:34 AM

HUD Mortgagee Letter 2010-13: Market Conditions Form must Accompany the Appraisal Update Report

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 2nd, 2010 8:47 PM

Runt Rants - The Good and the Bad - AMCs from the Appraisal Business Perspective

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 2nd, 2010 8:46 PM

Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis - Additional Data - via HUD USER

Posted by Ron Stalzer on April 2nd, 2010 8:43 PM

March 2010

IL State Appraiser's Newsletter Just Released

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:38 AM

Appraisal Management Software Companies Try to "Bypass" AMCs - via AppraisalNEWSCAST.com

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:36 AM

HVCC Impacting Appraisals? Say It Isn’t So

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:34 AM

U.S. Monthly House Price Index Declines 0.6 Percent From December to January

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:33 AM

White House to Announce Plan to Cut Mortgage Principals

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:32 AM

The Appraisal Subcommittee Launches New Website

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:31 AM

Humor/Video: Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:30 AM

Appraisal Organizations Continue to Oppose BPO “Short Sales” - Appraiser News Online

Posted by Ron Stalzer on March 31st, 2010 8:27 AM

TAVMA - Why Appraisal Management Companies are Important