The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in partnership with the Office of Management and Budget, announced the Biden-era Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) task force that was created to eliminate bias in home appraisals. In a statement...
SingleSource Property Solutions, a Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-based provider of residential property services, has hired Daniel Figurski as chief appraiser. In his new job, Figurski will be tasked with expanding the company’s valuation services to help home lenders,...
The Appraisal Foundation is seeking qualified candidates to fill three to four public interest positions on its board of trustees. All three terms begin on Jan. 1, 2026, with one term running for three years and the others spanning four years. One term is a three-year...
The Appraisal Foundation has partnered with the Farm Credit System to create a Rural Appraisal Practicum Model, a new framework designed to address the challenges facing aspiring rural appraisers. According to the organizations, the initiative will create a...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced updates to several appraisal policies related to Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCBQ: FMCC). The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) will expand eligibility for appraisal waivers and inspection-based...
Inflation Expectations Hit Three-Year High as Rent Outlook Climbs to 6.8%
