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54. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Appraisal Institute’s latest chapter is a double dose of harassment woes — harassment allegations rocking its leadership and the systemic harassment of appraisers by AMCs, all under a scandalous spotlight.&#160; The New York Times article by Debra Kamin, published on May 8, 2025, unveils a disturbing culture within the Appraisal Institute (AI), peeling back the curtain on a decade of alleged sexual harassment with Craig Steinley — former president and current vice president — who found himself in the uncomfortable spotlight. Accused by at least eight women of inappropriate behavior, Steinley’s antics include unwanted groping, as detailed in interviews&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
55. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-institute-harassment-tests-n-dance-with-amcs/">Appraisal Institute’s Harassment, Tests, and Dance with AMCs</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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78. <description><![CDATA[<p>The PAREA program markets itself as a shiny, mentor-free express lane to becoming a real estate appraiser, but its steep price tag and lofty promises often lead to a dead end. For many, it’s less a pathway to success and more a costly detour. Eriv V, one frustrated hopeful, recently shared a raw, unfiltered account of his disillusionment with PAREA, exposing a system that falls short on support and delivers more headaches than help. Below, his candid review is quoted word for word, offering a stark warning for those eyeing a career in appraisal. Eriv V&#8217;s Comment: ⭐ 1-Star Review&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
79. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/the-parea-program-costly-promises-empty-support/">The PAREA Program: Costly Promises, Empty Support</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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132. <description><![CDATA[<p>The new UAD form, the AMC fee gouging, the waivers, the false bias claims &#8211; it’s a perfect storm of assaults.&#160; I’ve been an appraiser since 1993, back when fax machines were cutting-edge and the internet was a clunky novelty. Over three decades, I’ve seen this profession weather storms — economic crashes, regulatory overhauls, you name it. But what’s happening now? It’s not a storm; it’s a tsunami. Our industry is hemorrhaging talent, drowning under false accusations, and getting squeezed by corporate greed and bureaucratic overreach. As someone who’s stubbornly refused to bend the knee to Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs),&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
133. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/the-appraisal-professions-perfect-storm-a-veterans-take-on-a-dying-craft/">The Appraisal Profession’s Perfect Storm: A Veteran’s Take on a Dying Craft</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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166. <description><![CDATA[<p>Calling the FHFA a babysitter for Fannie Mae doesn’t fully capture the dysfunction.&#160; What the general public doesn’t understand is that Fannie Mae has been under conservatorship since the 2008 market crash — a status far from ideal, just one step from bankruptcy. By definition, a conservatorship is a legal arrangement where a court appoints a conservator to manage the affairs of an entity unable to do so itself, due to financial distress or other incapacity. It’s a polite term for babysitting an organization that can’t handle its own affairs. A Babysitter Who Sparks Chaos Calling the Federal Housing Finance&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
167. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/fannie-mae-conservatorship-a-babysitter-blunder/">Fannie Mae’s Conservatorship: A Babysitter&#8217;s Blunder</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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227. <description><![CDATA[<p>That could bring our best and brightest back to GSE lending, leveling the playing field with fairer work distribution.&#160; Picture this: a system built to protect homeowners, backed by taxpayer dollars, now teetering on the edge of betrayal. The regulatory framework governing Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) was once a fortress of consumer protection, transparency, and fairness. As an appraiser, I’ve watched this fortress crumble. The rules imposed on GSEs and their partners—our trade-off for their congressional charter—have been chipped away through years of cunning maneuvers by trade groups and stakeholder interests. What’s left is a hollow shell, far removed from the&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
228. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/a-cry-from-the-appraisal-trenches-the-fall-of-gse-oversight/">A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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237. <title>Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed</title>
238. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/fannie-mae-fraud-and-abuse-exposed/</link>
239. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/fannie-mae-fraud-and-abuse-exposed/#comments</comments>
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242. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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266. <description><![CDATA[<p>History of waste, fraud &#038; abuse at this rogue organization&#8230;&#160; Fannie Mae reported this week it had fired more than 100 employees for unethical conduct, including facilitation of fraud. Expect more such news as the truth emerges about this organization’s activities over the past half-decade. At the beginning of the decade, under the protective camouflage of its federal conservatorship and Covid-19, Fannie began eliminating critical checks and balances in a radical experiment with U.S. taxpayers’ money and the U.S. economy. The mortgage giant began scrapping or weakening long-accepted underwriting safeguards like standard FICO scoring, title insurance, mortgage insurance, downpayments and&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
267. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/fannie-mae-fraud-and-abuse-exposed/">Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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276. <title>Hybrid Appraisals &#8211; Flawed Data or Flawed Agenda?</title>
277. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/hybrid-appraisals-flawed-data-or-flawed-agenda/</link>
278. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/hybrid-appraisals-flawed-data-or-flawed-agenda/#comments</comments>
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281. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
282. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
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291.  
292. <description><![CDATA[<p>Brian Zitin&#8217;s self-serving interpretation of Reggora&#8217;s survey results on hybrid appraisals is a textbook example of twisting flawed data to fit a preconceived flawed narrative. He triumphantly proclaims that 60% of appraisers plan to perform hybrid appraisals, painting it as some groundbreaking shift in the industry. But the reality is far more nuanced and less flattering to his agenda. &#8220;Our main question to appraisers: Do you plan to perform hybrid appraisals? The result was a 60/40 split with 60% saying yes they will! That is quite the controversial result and indicates a lot more education and effort will need to&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
293. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/hybrid-appraisals-flawed-data-or-flawed-agenda/">Hybrid Appraisals &#8211; Flawed Data or Flawed Agenda?</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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297. <slash:comments>55</slash:comments>
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302. <title>Appraisal Institute Scandal &#8211; Widespread Fraud Uncovered</title>
303. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-institute-scandal-widespread-fraud-uncovered/</link>
304. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-institute-scandal-widespread-fraud-uncovered/#comments</comments>
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307. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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310. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Institute]]></category>
311. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
312. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Organizations]]></category>
313. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
314. <category><![CDATA[The Appraisal Foundation]]></category>
315. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
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321.  
322. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels of the organization. Alissa Akins, a former director at AI, blew the whistle on a long-running scheme where the nonprofit knowingly misreported test scores to state regulators, potentially allowing unqualified appraisers to get licensed. When Akins tried to sound the alarm and fix the problems, she was met with a &#8220;don&#8217;t ask, don&#8217;t tell&#8221; attitude from leadership and ultimately got fired in retaliation. It&#8217;s absolutely mind-boggling that an organization tasked with upholding standards and ethics in the appraisal&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
323. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-institute-scandal-widespread-fraud-uncovered/">Appraisal Institute Scandal &#8211; Widespread Fraud Uncovered</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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332. <title>Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser</title>
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334. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/realtor-fined-10000-for-impersonating-an-appraiser/#comments</comments>
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337. <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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345. <category><![CDATA[USPAP]]></category>
346. <category><![CDATA[AMCs]]></category>
347. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Company]]></category>
348. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
349. <category><![CDATA[data]]></category>
350. <category><![CDATA[market value]]></category>
351. <category><![CDATA[Realtor]]></category>
352. <category><![CDATA[valuation]]></category>
353. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32637</guid>
354.  
355. <description><![CDATA[<p>Impersonating an Appraiser &#8211; The Costly Consequences of Playing Dress-Up in Real Estate.&#160; Being an appraiser isn&#8217;t for the faint of heart. The job requires thick skin, a strong moral compass, and an unwavering commitment to impartiality. There are times when you have to stand your ground, even when clients plead with you to sway the value. Sometimes, the market tells a story that’s not what people want to hear. Whether it&#8217;s a low appraisal for a refinance or a high one for a divorce, appraisers have to stay true to the facts. No matter how much pressure is applied.&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
356. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/realtor-fined-10000-for-impersonating-an-appraiser/">Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
357. ]]></description>
359. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/realtor-fined-10000-for-impersonating-an-appraiser/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
360. <slash:comments>46</slash:comments>
363. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32637</post-id> </item>
364. <item>
365. <title>NFHA Funding Dries Up</title>
366. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/national-fair-housing-alliance-nfha-funding-dries-up/</link>
367. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/national-fair-housing-alliance-nfha-funding-dries-up/#comments</comments>
369. <dc:creator><![CDATA[AppraisersBlogs]]></dc:creator>
370. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
371. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
372. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
373. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
374. <category><![CDATA[HUD]]></category>
375. <category><![CDATA[The US Department of Housing and Urban Development]]></category>
376. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
377. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
378. <category><![CDATA[defamation]]></category>
379. <category><![CDATA[discrimination]]></category>
380. <category><![CDATA[lawsuit]]></category>
381. <category><![CDATA[National Fair Housing Alliance]]></category>
382. <category><![CDATA[NFHA]]></category>
383. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32619</guid>
384.  
385. <description><![CDATA[<p>The NFHA is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade.&#160; The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has found itself in a precarious position as their funding well runs dry, jeopardizing their ongoing legal battle against Maryland appraiser Shane Lanham. This development is a ray of hope not only for Lanham, who has been unjustly accused of racial bias in his appraisals, but for the entire appraisal community who have been unfairly targeted by NFHA&#8217;s relentless smear campaign. The NFHA, in cahoots with the Biden administration&#8217;s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
386. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/national-fair-housing-alliance-nfha-funding-dries-up/">NFHA Funding Dries Up</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
387. ]]></description>
389. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/national-fair-housing-alliance-nfha-funding-dries-up/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
390. <slash:comments>54</slash:comments>
393. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32619</post-id> </item>
394. <item>
395. <title>HUD Investigation Leads to Illegal Break-In &#038; Evidence Tampering</title>
396. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/hud-investigation-leads-to-illegal-break-in-n-evidence-tampering/</link>
397. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/hud-investigation-leads-to-illegal-break-in-n-evidence-tampering/#comments</comments>
399. <dc:creator><![CDATA[AppraisersBlogs]]></dc:creator>
400. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
401. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
402. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
403. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
404. <category><![CDATA[HUD]]></category>
405. <category><![CDATA[The US Department of Housing and Urban Development]]></category>
406. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
407. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
408. <category><![CDATA[discrimination]]></category>
409. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32597</guid>
410.  
411. <description><![CDATA[<p>Over the past four years, I have been subjected to a relentless, unjust investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – not because of any wrongdoing on my part, but simply for conducting an honest, independent real estate appraisal. What began as a false racial discrimination claim by a disgruntled homeowner has now escalated into a coordinated effort to suppress evidence, manipulate legal records, and intimidate me into silence.&#160; If the disturbing allegations made by Ken Mullinix are indeed true, they paint a chilling picture of corruption and abuse of power within the U.S. Department of&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
412. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/hud-investigation-leads-to-illegal-break-in-n-evidence-tampering/">HUD Investigation Leads to Illegal Break-In &#038; Evidence Tampering</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
413. ]]></description>
415. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/hud-investigation-leads-to-illegal-break-in-n-evidence-tampering/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
416. <slash:comments>33</slash:comments>
419. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32597</post-id> </item>
420. <item>
421. <title>AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit</title>
422. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-management-companies-deceptive-fee-skimming-exposed-in-lawsuit/</link>
423. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-management-companies-deceptive-fee-skimming-exposed-in-lawsuit/#comments</comments>
425. <dc:creator><![CDATA[AppraisersBlogs]]></dc:creator>
426. <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
427. <category><![CDATA[AMC]]></category>
428. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
429. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Companies]]></category>
430. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
431. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
432. <category><![CDATA[CFPB]]></category>
433. <category><![CDATA[Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]]></category>
434. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
435. <category><![CDATA[AMCs]]></category>
436. <category><![CDATA[appraisal fees]]></category>
437. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Company]]></category>
438. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
439. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council]]></category>
440. <category><![CDATA[ARCC]]></category>
441. <category><![CDATA[Clear Capital]]></category>
442. <category><![CDATA[lawsuit]]></category>
443. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32588</guid>
444.  
445. <description><![CDATA[<p>Rocket Mortgage and the AMCs actively conceal this fee skimming from borrowers, never disclosing the proportion of the &#8220;appraisal fee&#8221; that is pocketed by the AMC rather than being paid to the appraiser.&#160; The class action lawsuit, Timmins v. Clear Capital, et al., filed on November 1 in the Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus, sheds light on the deceptive and unfair business practices allegedly perpetrated by ClearCapital.com, Inc., Core Valuation Management, Inc., and Rocket Mortgage, LLC in relation to the appraisal fees charged to borrowers in home mortgage transactions. The complaint asserts that these defendants engaged in a&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
446. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-management-companies-deceptive-fee-skimming-exposed-in-lawsuit/">AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
447. ]]></description>
449. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-management-companies-deceptive-fee-skimming-exposed-in-lawsuit/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
450. <slash:comments>65</slash:comments>
453. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32588</post-id> </item>
454. <item>
455. <title>AMCs Overcharging Consumers? Morgan &#038; Morgan Investigates</title>
456. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/amcs-overcharging-consumers-morgan-morgan-investigates/</link>
457. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/amcs-overcharging-consumers-morgan-morgan-investigates/#comments</comments>
459. <dc:creator><![CDATA[AppraisersBlogs]]></dc:creator>
460. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
461. <category><![CDATA[AMC]]></category>
462. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
463. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Companies]]></category>
464. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
465. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
466. <category><![CDATA[Customary & Reasonable Fees]]></category>
467. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
468. <category><![CDATA[AMCs]]></category>
469. <category><![CDATA[appraisal fee]]></category>
470. <category><![CDATA[appraisal fees]]></category>
471. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council]]></category>
472. <category><![CDATA[ARCC]]></category>
473. <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category>
474. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32555</guid>
475.  
476. <description><![CDATA[<p>Morgan &#038; Morgan, a prominent law firm, is currently investigating the practices of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) and their potential role in driving up the cost of appraisals for consumers. The firm is actively seeking input from individuals who believe they have been overcharged or misled about the allocation of their appraisal fees between the AMC and the appraiser. At the heart of this investigation lies the concern over a lack of transparency, inflated costs, and questionable value that AMCs bring to the appraisal process. The Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council (ARCC) has conducted extensive research on this matter, revealing alarming&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
477. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/amcs-overcharging-consumers-morgan-morgan-investigates/">AMCs Overcharging Consumers? Morgan &#038; Morgan Investigates</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
478. ]]></description>
480. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/amcs-overcharging-consumers-morgan-morgan-investigates/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
481. <slash:comments>48</slash:comments>
484. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32555</post-id> </item>
485. <item>
486. <title>Class Action Lawsuit of Targeted Appraisers</title>
487. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/class-action-lawsuit-of-targeted-appraisers-against-systemic-abuse/</link>
488. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/class-action-lawsuit-of-targeted-appraisers-against-systemic-abuse/#comments</comments>
490. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Guest Author]]></dc:creator>
491. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
492. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
493. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
494. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
495. <category><![CDATA[HUD]]></category>
496. <category><![CDATA[The US Department of Housing and Urban Development]]></category>
497. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
498. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
499. <category><![CDATA[discrimination]]></category>
500. <category><![CDATA[HUD Handbook]]></category>
501. <category><![CDATA[lawsuit]]></category>
502. <category><![CDATA[PAVE]]></category>
503. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32540</guid>
504.  
505. <description><![CDATA[<p>Join me in this class action lawsuit and help take a stand against HUD and the wrongful persecution of appraisers.&#160; Nationwide Call to Action: Seeking Legal Representation for Class-Action Lawsuit Against HUD Investigations For over two Years I have been subjected to systemic abuse, unwarranted investigations, and procedural violations at the hands of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). My name is Kenneth Mullinix, and I am an experienced VA-approved appraiser who has been targeted in a series of baseless investigations that have severely damaged my career, reputation, and personal well-being. Despite being cleared by other authorities after&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
506. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/class-action-lawsuit-of-targeted-appraisers-against-systemic-abuse/">Class Action Lawsuit of Targeted Appraisers</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
507. ]]></description>
509. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/class-action-lawsuit-of-targeted-appraisers-against-systemic-abuse/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
510. <slash:comments>36</slash:comments>
513. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32540</post-id> </item>
514. <item>
515. <title>Data Cancer Infecting the Real Estate Market</title>
516. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/data-cancer-infecting-the-real-estate-market/</link>
517. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/data-cancer-infecting-the-real-estate-market/#comments</comments>
519. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Miller]]></dc:creator>
520. <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
521. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
522. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
523. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
524. <category><![CDATA[Fannie Mae - Freddie Mac]]></category>
525. <category><![CDATA[Snippets]]></category>
526. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
527. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
528. <category><![CDATA[Fannie Mae]]></category>
529. <category><![CDATA[Freddie Mac]]></category>
530. <category><![CDATA[voice of appraisal]]></category>
531. <category><![CDATA[waiver]]></category>
532. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32511</guid>
533.  
534. <description><![CDATA[<p>They have created the phenomenon known as “data cancer” which reduces an appraisal to a rubber stamp that contaminates the comps used for future sales.&#160; The ability to do an appraisal for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac is getting rarer these days now that the GSEs are waiving appraisals on the majority of transactions. Despite drones being everywhere and the GSEs being in receivership, the latter is desperate for higher loan volumes to feed their origination infrastructure. Higher mortgage rates have crushed refinance loan volume and slowed sales volume. What can the GSEs do to increase mortgage volume? Remove appraisals&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
535. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/data-cancer-infecting-the-real-estate-market/">Data Cancer Infecting the Real Estate Market</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
536. ]]></description>
538. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/data-cancer-infecting-the-real-estate-market/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
539. <slash:comments>67</slash:comments>
542. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32511</post-id> </item>
543. <item>
544. <title>Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda</title>
545. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisers-freed-from-dei-propaganda/</link>
546. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisers-freed-from-dei-propaganda/#comments</comments>
548. <dc:creator><![CDATA[AppraisersBlogs]]></dc:creator>
549. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
550. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
551. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
552. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
553. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
554. <category><![CDATA[DEI]]></category>
555. <category><![CDATA[discrimination]]></category>
556. <category><![CDATA[diversity]]></category>
557. <category><![CDATA[equity]]></category>
558. <category><![CDATA[PAVE]]></category>
559. <category><![CDATA[Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity]]></category>
560. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32449</guid>
561.  
562. <description><![CDATA[<p>This bold move immediately resulted in the removal of all appraisal bias propaganda from the official whitehouse.gov website.&#160; With a few swift strokes of the pen, President Trump has dismantled the divisive and misguided diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) apparatus that had taken root across the federal government. On just his second day in office, Trump ordered the closure of all federal DEI offices, placing their employees on paid leave and signaling a decisive end to the era of government-sanctioned social justice activism masquerading as fairness and equality. This bold move immediately resulted in the removal of all appraisal bias&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
563. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisers-freed-from-dei-propaganda/">Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
564. ]]></description>
566. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisers-freed-from-dei-propaganda/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
567. <slash:comments>179</slash:comments>
570. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32449</post-id> </item>
571. <item>
572. <title>The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers</title>
573. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/the-shadowy-appraisal-management-companies-fees-draining-billions-from-homebuyers/</link>
574. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/the-shadowy-appraisal-management-companies-fees-draining-billions-from-homebuyers/#comments</comments>
576. <dc:creator><![CDATA[AppraisersBlogs]]></dc:creator>
577. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
578. <category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
579. <category><![CDATA[AMC]]></category>
580. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
581. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Institute]]></category>
582. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Companies]]></category>
583. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Organizations]]></category>
584. <category><![CDATA[CFPB]]></category>
585. <category><![CDATA[Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]]></category>
586. <category><![CDATA[Dodd-Frank Act / C&R Fees]]></category>
587. <category><![CDATA[Federal Housing Finance Agency]]></category>
588. <category><![CDATA[FHFA]]></category>
589. <category><![CDATA[Solidifi]]></category>
590. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
591. <category><![CDATA[AMCs]]></category>
592. <category><![CDATA[appraisal]]></category>
593. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
594. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council]]></category>
595. <category><![CDATA[appraiser]]></category>
596. <category><![CDATA[ARCC]]></category>
597. <category><![CDATA[Class Valuation]]></category>
598. <category><![CDATA[Clear Capital]]></category>
599. <category><![CDATA[compensation]]></category>
600. <category><![CDATA[Dodd-Frank Act]]></category>
601. <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category>
602. <category><![CDATA[FTC]]></category>
603. <category><![CDATA[Nations Valuation]]></category>
604. <category><![CDATA[payment]]></category>
605. <category><![CDATA[ROV]]></category>
606. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32371</guid>
607.  
608. <description><![CDATA[<p>The hidden costs of appraisal management companies (AMCs) in the real estate industry have faced growing scrutiny, as highlighted by a recent Business Insider article titled &#8220;The Hidden Middleman who cost homebuyers $12 billion dollars and counting.&#8221; The article examines the opaque practices of AMCs, which frequently charge exorbitant fees that can exceed the amount paid to the appraiser. As highlighted by former Appraisal Institute CEO Cindy Chance, this issue has faced significant resistance from entrenched interests, mirroring the challenges faced in other industries such as the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) sector, which ultimately led to an FTC investigation. The&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
609. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/the-shadowy-appraisal-management-companies-fees-draining-billions-from-homebuyers/">The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
610. ]]></description>
612. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/the-shadowy-appraisal-management-companies-fees-draining-billions-from-homebuyers/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
613. <slash:comments>156</slash:comments>
616. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32371</post-id> </item>
617. <item>
618. <title>Appraisal Industry Outlook Under Trump Administration</title>
619. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-industry-outlook-under-trump-administration/</link>
620. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-industry-outlook-under-trump-administration/#comments</comments>
622. <dc:creator><![CDATA[AppraisersBlogs]]></dc:creator>
623. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
624. <category><![CDATA[AMC]]></category>
625. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
626. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Companies]]></category>
627. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
628. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
629. <category><![CDATA[CFPB]]></category>
630. <category><![CDATA[Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]]></category>
631. <category><![CDATA[Fannie Mae - Freddie Mac]]></category>
632. <category><![CDATA[Federal Housing Finance Agency]]></category>
633. <category><![CDATA[FHFA]]></category>
634. <category><![CDATA[alternative]]></category>
635. <category><![CDATA[appraisal fees]]></category>
636. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
637. <category><![CDATA[appraisers]]></category>
638. <category><![CDATA[conservatorship]]></category>
639. <category><![CDATA[Consumer protection]]></category>
640. <category><![CDATA[DEI]]></category>
641. <category><![CDATA[discrimination]]></category>
642. <category><![CDATA[Fannie Mae]]></category>
643. <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category>
644. <category><![CDATA[Freddie Mac]]></category>
645. <category><![CDATA[GSE]]></category>
646. <category><![CDATA[ROV]]></category>
647. <category><![CDATA[TRID]]></category>
648. <category><![CDATA[waiver]]></category>
649. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=32173</guid>
650.  
651. <description><![CDATA[<p>In a recent article, John D. Russell, JD explored the potential impact of the new Trump administration on the appraisal industry. With Republicans set to control the legislative process, Russell analyzed various documents and comments to distill expectations for how appraisal-related issues may be handled going forward. He noted that the Trump administration&#8217;s efforts will likely reflect much of the Project 2025 platform, and that its approach to the GSEs and FHFA in the first term could mirror that of the previous administration. Late first-term efforts on housing finance reform may also provide insight into second term priorities. Regarding the&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
652. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-industry-outlook-under-trump-administration/">Appraisal Industry Outlook Under Trump Administration</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
653. ]]></description>
655. <wfw:commentRss>https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal-industry-outlook-under-trump-administration/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
656. <slash:comments>65</slash:comments>
659. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32173</post-id> </item>
660. <item>
661. <title>The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers &#038; AMCs Threaten Public Trust</title>
662. <link>https://appraisersblogs.com/the-new-con-hybrids-waivers-amcs-threaten-public-trust/</link>
663. <comments>https://appraisersblogs.com/the-new-con-hybrids-waivers-amcs-threaten-public-trust/#comments</comments>
665. <dc:creator><![CDATA[VaCAP Board]]></dc:creator>
666. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
667. <category><![CDATA[AMC]]></category>
668. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal]]></category>
669. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Companies]]></category>
670. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal News]]></category>
671. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Organizations]]></category>
672. <category><![CDATA[Appraisers News]]></category>
673. <category><![CDATA[Dodd-Frank Act / C&R Fees]]></category>
674. <category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category>
675. <category><![CDATA[VaCAP]]></category>
676. <category><![CDATA[Virginia Coalition of Appraiser Professionals]]></category>
677. <category><![CDATA[1073]]></category>
678. <category><![CDATA[AGA]]></category>
679. <category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
680. <category><![CDATA[AMCs]]></category>
681. <category><![CDATA[appraisal]]></category>
682. <category><![CDATA[Appraisal Management Company]]></category>
683. <category><![CDATA[appraisal news]]></category>
684. <category><![CDATA[appraiser]]></category>
685. <category><![CDATA[appraisers]]></category>
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706. <description><![CDATA[<p>Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers and Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con.&#160; Last month marked the 7-year anniversary of Appraiser Fest. The conference was truly like nothing that had been done before. It was organized by appraisers for appraisers. The agenda was more about bringing the profession together and protecting the public trust. Appraiser Fest was not about promoting the profit of others at the expense of appraisers; nor was it about hiding the unchecked facts of fraud and ill doings against consumers. It was about public awareness and trust. It all started with a renewed sense of energy with&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
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716. <title>Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink&#8217;s New Monthly &#8220;Junk Fee&#8221;</title>
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721. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
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751. <description><![CDATA[<p>The recent announcement from Connect by ValueLink has sparked outrage among appraisers. Effective January 1, 2025, the company plans to institute a new $19.99 monthly user fee for all appraisers utilizing their portal to receive and submit appraisal orders. This fee will be in addition to the existing technology fees already charged on a per-appraisal basis. Understandably, many appraisers are up in arms over this development, viewing it as yet another &#8220;junk fee&#8221; that will only serve to erode their already-thin profit margins. What makes this particularly galling for appraisers is the fact that it is often appraisal management companies,&#46;&#46;&#46;</p>
752. <p>The post <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com/outrage-over-connect-by-valuelink-new-monthly-junk-fee/">Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink&#8217;s New Monthly &#8220;Junk Fee&#8221;</a> appeared on <a href="https://appraisersblogs.com">Appraisers Blogs</a>.</p>
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