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Appraisal Institute Applauds FHA for
Removing Cap on Appraiser Fees

Posted: 9/29/2009
AI Leaders Hear Sobering CRE Assessment by Experts
Posted: 9/29/2009
Appraisal Institute Education Trust Unveils New Web Site
Posted: 6/13/2009
Commercial Mortgage Defaults Could Hit 4.1%, a 17-year High
Posted: 6/13/2009
HUD to Move Forward on RESPA Reform; Withdraws “Required Use” Definition
Posted: 6/13/2009
Appraisal Organizations Call for Fed to Drop BPOs in Loan Modification Plan
Posted: 2/24/2009
Two Mortgage Fraud Bills
Introduced in Senate

Posted: 2/24/2009
Fannie Mae Eases Appraisal Requirements; Too Early to Assess Impact
Posted: 2/24/2009
"Bad Bank" Plan Threatened over Lack of Details
Posted: 2/24/2009
In Housing Market, It’s the Worst of
Times and Best of Times

Posted: 6/3/2007
OCC Promises Guidance on Appraisal Program
Posted: 6/3/2007
OCC Promises Guidance on Appraisal Program
Posted: 10/22/2007
Director of OTS Argues for Greater
Supervision of Mortgage Brokers

Posted: 10/22/2007
Banking, Other Industry Groups Oppose House FHA Bill
Posted: 10/22/2007
Bank Regulators Divided on Commercial Loan Guidance
Posted: 12/19/2006
Fannie/Freddie Keep Loan Limit Rates Same for 2007
Posted: 12/19/2006
This Side Down
Posted: 12/19/2006
Appraisal Institute Says
Mortgage Fraud Still a Priority in Congress

Posted: 9/10/2006
Bankrate Releases 2006 Closing Cost Survey
Posted: 9/10/2006
Senate Panel Passes SBA Reauthorization
Posted: 9/10/2006
Commissioner: IRS Decision to Reduce
Estate Tax Audit Staff Not Political

Posted: 9/10/2006
Real Estate Roundtable Says Proposed Tax Restructuring Could Affect Valuations
Posted: 4/17/2006
Appraisal Institute Updates “Historic
Properties” Book; Offers Member Discount

Posted: 4/17/2006
Energy Prices Hit Property Values
Posted: 12/21/2005
How to Get the Most out of a Home Appraisal
Posted: 12/21/2005
Appraisals Seek Details; New Forms Aim for Accuracy
Posted: 12/21/2005
OCC Reissues Bulletin to Ensure All Parties to RESPA Settlements Add Value
Posted: 8/23/2005
DOD to Require Yellow Book Appraisals in Base Closure/Realignment
Posted: 8/23/2005
Appraisal Institute to Release AI ReportsT Residential Summary Appraisal Report Form
Posted: 8/23/2005
When families decide they'll stay at home; Remodeling a growing trend for those who want more space, or to upgrade their lifestyle
Posted: 3/8/2005
U.S. Treasury Takes Steps To Lessen Coercion Of Appraisers To Inflate Appraisals
Posted: 3/8/2005
Factoring Bricktown investment variables: 'Hit or miss property' still attracts national attention
Posted: 3/8/2005
Days of spiking home prices might have reached ceiling: Sales of cheaper dwellings could be contributing
Posted: 12/6/2004
Can Vendor Managers Ensure Clean Appraisals?
Posted: 12/6/2004
Sales of second homes
up 24% since 2001

Posted: 9/17/2004
Property appraisals are an art:
Land appraisals can be subjective

Posted: 9/17/2004
The Valuation Process
Posted: 7/15/2004
CPAs to Receive Credit for
Appraisal Institute Programs

Posted: 7/15/2004

 

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