If you have been doing appraising for any time at all, you have likely experienced some of the more irritating aspects of our profession: the AMCs, the call backs, or one of my personal favorites, a Realtor’s protest “the idiot appraiser doesn’t know it’s supply and demand! I have a buyer!’’ An old folk story… Read More »
How about 20 Questions.., The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has 20 questions for you. Well, Actually it is only 19 questions. The FHFA is the organization of the Federal Government that oversees Fannie and Freddie. They want feedback on how the GSE’s should move forward with appraisal policy, risk and appraisal processes. Now why FHFA… Read More »
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today issued a Request for Input (RFI) on appraisal-related policies, practices, and processes. The input received in response to the RFI will be used by FHFA to determine the necessary modifications needed to ensure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) operate in a safe and sound manner. Click… Read More »
See flyer below for an educational opportunity on January 25!
Please see below from the GoFundMe Page and consider making a donation by clicking the picture to be taken to the fundraising page. ” As most are well aware Jan Bellas is a very important executive member of the AGA. She works tirelessly for our members to help get them the results they need without… Read More »
On this Veteran’s Day, we want to thank all of our Veterans for the sacrifices they made for our country.
Exciting news for the appraisal world! Certain portions of USPAP are now available online to the public in a free, downloadable, searchable format! At this point, the first 30 pages of the 354 page publication are available. We will keep you posted as more sections become available.
“The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released the FHFA Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2024, which reflects the Agency’s priorities as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). FHFA requested input on the draft Agency strategic plan from Members of Congress, the… Read More »
Within the past 48 hours, the appraisal community has been hit with so much information, we wanted to make sure each of you are aware of what is going on so. The Other Side of Racism Appraisers Blogs published an article yesterday that every appraiser needs to read, share and distribute on all social media… Read More »
Don’t miss the newest episode of “Voice of Appraisal with Phil Crawford”! Phil talks about his own personal experience with COVID-19 and its effects on his appraisal business.