Written by John Golden, as originally published in The Reverse Review. September 14, 2015, marked another pivotal day in the appraisal industry. On this date, HUD’s new FHA Single Family Housing ...

Appraisal is a frequently used and often maligned method to adjudicate disputes in the property insurance world. Typically, appraisal is used for the purposes of evaluation only and will not bring ...

When looking at issues in the mortgage industry, there’s a noticeable number of problems revolving around efficiency. It isn't about having enough appraisers to go around; it's about making them more ...

Recently, at an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, President Biden announced the launch of a new interagency task force to root out what it calls inequity in the appraisal ...

The world’s population has grown to nearly 8 billion from roughly 2.5 billion in 1950. With this growth has come the demand for housing, especially in the United States, as 70+ million people in their ...

Many employers value the need for a performance appraisal process for workers but some question the effectiveness of this common management tool. A cost and productivity-conscious small-business owner ...

Appraisal for a commercial property is a crucial process that determines the market value of the property based on various factors. Commercial property appraisals are essential for a variety of ...

Learn what an appraiser will look for in a home Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Bridgewater State University and helps ...

Bob Musinski has written about a variety of financial-related topics – including personal and business loans, credit cards and personal credit – for publications such as U.S. News and World Report. He ...

Loan origination costs have steadily increased in the last several years, despite the industry spending more on technology tools to try and bring those costs down. Reducing costs throughout the entire ...

In a decision that further defines the power of an appraiser, a Texas federal court analyzed the enforceability of an appraisal award where appraisers specifically determined that damage was caused by ...