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The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers announced its support for federal legislation that would improve the mortgage underwriting process by ensuring appraisers are provided relevant property information relating to green and energy-efficient features. The Appraisal Institute expressed its backing of the recently introduced Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013. “We… Continue Reading

Not satisfied with the appraised value of your new homes? Follow these practical steps for avoiding the dreaded low appraisal. 1. Get to know your lenders and how they select appraisers Your best defense against a bad appraisal is to encourage your customers to select lenders that follow best practices in appraiser selection, says Allen… Continue Reading

According to the Appraisal Institute, environmental features can add considerable value to a building. But in real estate, a higher perceived value often fails to translate into a higher appraised value, complicating financial transactions and limiting incentives for owners to invest in green.  The Appraisal Institute (AI), the most prominent U.S. membership organization of appraisers,… Continue Reading