Externalities Class – 7 Hours CE Opportunity
See flyer below for an educational opportunity on January 25!
Help Jan Bellas of the AGA
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 »
Happy Veteran’s Day!
On this Veteran’s Day, we want to thank all of our Veterans for the sacrifices they made for our country.
USPAP now ONLINE & DOWNLOADABLE (FOR FREE)!
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.
FHFA Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2024
“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 »
Is Your Head Spinning?
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 »
COVID-19 Updates with Phil Crawford – a Must-Listen!
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.
Not With My Money
Appraisers have some very strong opinions on computer driven appraisals. Others are noticing the dangers as well. It is more than just automated valuation models though. In an article written by Danielle DiMartino Booth, for Bloomberg , Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are specifically called out on their appraisal waivers. The author compares the dangers… Read More »
VaCAP Membership Expiring Soon
Membership to VaCAP remains at $84 per year. We represent Virginia appraisers as one of the leading coalitions within the Network of State Appraisal Organizations, currently 31 members strong. We are members of the Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council, attend meetings of the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials and attend State Appraisal Board Meetings. We initiate… Read More »
Reminders
Thank you to the many who have already renewed their VaCAP membership. For those of you who have not renewed, (you know who you are) please do so now. Our membership renewal process is the same as it has been for the past several years. It has worked well for us and is both cost… Read More »