Forced on You by a Woke Mob? Or Will You Learn Something? This article is featured in the 2026 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Some other features in our magazine include funny Buzztoon comics ...

I wish the UAD 3.6 deadline would hurry up and get here.  There, I said it. That may not be the prevailing sentiment across ...

The November 2nd mandate is almost here. Are you ready for what UAD 3.6 actually looks like out in the field? Glen Calderon has already completed more than 15 UAD 3.6 appraisals, and he’s sharing the ...

This article was reposted with permission from Chase Pursley. See original article here. Using data from the Appraisal Subcommittee’s (ASC) Federal Registry, we’ve analyzed the licensing of real ...

As short-term rentals (STR) have reshaped the hospitality landscape, real estate professionals face a growing need to accurately value these income-producing assets. Unlike traditional residential or ...

This week, Hal sits down with Angela Craig, who is breaking new ground in the appraisal world. As the first person to complete both the Licensed Residential and Certified Residential PAREA programs ...

Many say “history always repeats itself” and in the case of appraisals, it may be for the best. We sat down with Edward Pinto, the Co-Director of AEI’s Center on Housing Markets and Finance as he ...

Adapt or Step Back? How UAD 3.6 Is Forcing a Career Decision for Appraisers By Rachel Mann |Last Updated: June 1, 2026| MUST READ ...

A frank conversation about UAD 3.6, waiver expansion, and where the real opportunity lies. Something is running through appraiser forums right now that is greater than the usual concerns about fees or ...

This is the final article in Ernie Durbin’s three-part series on the new UAD. The first article on April 15, 2024, was “From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul.” The second article on July ...