Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working with their regulator to adopt new appraiser independence standards that reflect changes mandated under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ...

CFPB, 7 other federal agencies send letter to The Appraisal Foundation demanding clearer anti-discrimination language in proposed revisions to industry standards. The Appraisal Foundation is a ...

Understand the property appraisal process, including how they're conducted, why they matter in real estate, and the types to ...

Homeownership is one of the best paths for building intergenerational wealth. For some homebuyers and owners, however, a home’s valuation may be skewed by skin color or community demographics. Biased ...

Jewelry loss can happen at any time. A bracelet can be stolen from a car, a jewelry box can be ransacked during a home invasion, an earring back can become loose on a night out, or a gemstone can be ...

Did you know that there are over 66,000 licensed real estate appraisers in the United States? Every single one of them had to take—and pass—the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice ...