Appraisal & Consulting

Home Valuation Code of Conduct is now in effect

By the time this article goes to print the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) will be in effect. The Code has been a long time in the mak...

Appraisal Institute: Massachusetts Chapter news

The Massachusetts Chapter is mourning the loss of a legend in the appraisal profession. Charles Akerson passed away on Thursday, April 23rd....

Educational offerings for R.I. Appraisal Institute members

At the recent regional meeting of the Appraisal Institute held in Burlington, Vermont it was reported that membership in the institute on a ...

Examining the outlook for lending in today's market

The Counselors of Real Estate held its National Conference in New York City at The Waldorf-Astoria from March 29-31. On March 30, the mornin...

Consumer spending and our old cash cow

While on vacation last week, I drove through Miami out to the Florida Keys. I love to see parts of old Florida, and the Keys are about as ec...

Pending reforms are good for the economy and appraisers

Just when things look the darkest for appraisers, new developments are occurring in Washington, DC that have the potential to positively imp...

Now is a great time to become a member of an appraisal organization!

Just a few thoughts to share with my fellow appraisers. Now is a great time to become a member of an appraisal organization. Being a board m...

Pendulum swing or paradigm shift in the U.S. economy?

Several economic changes are occurring sooner than previously thought, in both the stock market and the economy, given the huge effort that ...

Understanding HVCC: Good intentions gone awry

From my standpoint, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), which is about to become effective May 1st, is an excellent example of good i...

Fannie, Freddie & fees challenge residential appraisers

Fees are a touchy subject in the appraisal profession. If you have any labor background at all you know that wages are typically classified....