Today marks a major change in the lending landscape and the way loans are sold to Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac...

An Interview with Shelley Hall, California Art Appraiser Q: Shelley, let’s start with the obvious: How does one go about becoming an art appraiser...

Working generally as a San Diego California real estate listing broker, I frequently receive calls from appraisers who desire to validate the reported San Diego MLS sales price, ask about the condition of the property and if the seller gave any buyer concessions...

A huge majority of Americans believe home appraisers do not provide an unbiased opinion of value making appraisals, skewing appraisals in favor of mortgage companies and banks, according to a new opinion poll conducted by Housing Predictor...

In the world of commercial real estate, not all appraisers are considered equal It takes a certain expertise and knowledge to correctly appraise commercial property, and not just anybody is qualified...

A new report by the independent Demos group has revealed what may not be a surprise to many people – corruption is rampant in the home appraisal industry...