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Valuation Review recently caught up with Barry Phillips, a Certified Residential appraiser of Phillips Appraisals Inc., and the vice president of the Board of Directors from the National Association of Appraisers.

Phillips detailed opportunities that will serve appraisers well in the months ahead, especially in the area of advanced education.

Read on for the full conversation.

The critical intersection of real estate appraisal and errors & omissions insurance involves the fact that appraisers are subject to potential legal claims arising from their work, especially in cases where their valuation or appraisal is questioned, according to Intercorp  Sales Director Susan Lomeli.

Lomeli recently sat down with Valuation Review to discuss this subject matter.

Read on to find out what she shared with us.

We caught up with SingleSource’s new chief appraiser, Daniel Figurski, to discuss a variety of topics.

Figurski included his commercial real estate days and his responsibilities regarding his new appraisal role.

Read on for the full conversation.

Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” recently discussed his thoughts about appraiser unions.

Harris offered thoughts on if the profession would accept unification over independence.

Read on to find out what he had to say.

The Appraisal Institute (AI) recently announced a partnership with Commercial Real Estate Exchange, a commercial real estate marketplace and data platform, to provide AI members with discounted access to its extensive commercial real estate data, including verified sales comparables and market reports.

US Asset Appraisals, a provider of certified machinery and equipment valuations, recently announced its expansion into the Chicago market. This move reflects the company’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for accurate and reliable equipment appraisals across Illinois' business sectors, including construction, transportation, manufacturing, brewing, and more.

Cushman & Wakefield recently announced two new hires joining the Valuation & Advisory Property Tax Agency Group, who will operate from the firm’s Austin, Texas, office.

On March 19, the Federal Housing Administration published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2025-08, which rescinded guidance published in three MLs concerning appraisal policy.

Newmark Group, Inc., a commercial real estate advisor and service provider, recently announced its 2025 Valuation & Advisory North American Market Survey.

This analysis highlights some of the most significant indicators in commercial real estate, including capitalization, discount, reversion, market growth and expense growth rates.

Read on to learn more.

A new report recently released by ServiceLink revealed that Gen Z remains eager and ready to buy a home this year. But high interest rates and home prices could deter them from crossing the finish line as their tolerance is waning.

In a March 10 notice on the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it is delaying the compliance dates for the adoption of energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD- and USDA-financed housing.

HomeVision, a collateral underwriting and appraisal review platform, and Restb.ai, an innovator in computer vision artificial intelligence for the mortgage industry, recently announced a strategic partnership to advance the real estate valuation workflow.

Valuation Review concludes its interview with Lisa Meinczinger, a Certified Residential Indiana appraiser.

In addition to more aspects of relocation and repossession valuations, Meinczinger discussed the Employee Relocation Council.

Read the conclusion to this special feature.

JLL's Value and Risk Advisory platform recently announced that it has hired back a key executive.

He will lead business development efforts to drive growth.

Read on to learn the identity of this individual.

ACI, a provider of workflow solutions for the valuation industry for over 40 years and a member of the First American family of companies, recently announced the beta launch of ACI Sky Workbench.

This is a cloud-based platform designed to simplify and modernize Uniform Residential Appraisal Report generation.

Read on to learn more.

Dart Appraisal, an appraisal management company, recently announced it has partnered with Corridor Capital to accelerate its growth plans.

The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) recently issued its April Newsletter with important information for appraisers. TAF President Kelly Davids brought to light more news from the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the Appraisal Standards Board.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced an “organizational revamp” aimed at reducing costs, streamlining operations and positioning NAR to be more responsive to both industry and member needs.

Lisa Meinczinger is a Certified Residential appraiser based in Indiana.

Valuation Review sat down with her to discuss a variety of topics and philosophies, including what constitutes repossession and relocation properties.

Read Part I of this feature story.

More controversial winds continue to swirl about the Appraisal Institute (AI) as a former employee alleged in a lawsuit that misreporting of student test scores took place at the organization.

The exams centered on qualifying and continuing education for appraisers.

Read on for more details surrounding this case.

On March 25, CoreLogic announced its global rebrand to Cotality.

This marks the company’s progression to a leader in property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions from its origins in financial services supporting the mortgage industry.

Read on to learn more.

Velox Valuations, a national real estate appraisal firm, is off to an impressive start in 2025, celebrating several major achievements in the first quarter. The company marked its fifth anniversary on April 1.

Tyler Technologies Inc. recently announced it has signed a four-year agreement with Hillsborough County in Florida for Tyler’s appraisal services in an effort to provide more efficient assessment services and save taxpayers money.

Home sales fell by double digits in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena in California after January’s Los Angeles wildfires, according to a new report from Redfin.

On April 3, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), and Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), released a joint statement about the phasing out of the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program.

Valuation Review has featured Class Valuation Chief Appraiser John Dingeman many times for his appraisal knowledge. We recently learned of Dingeman’s hobby away from appraising properties, which is amassing a rather impressive baseball card collection.

With the regular Major League Baseball season underway, we thought it would be interesting for this appraiser to share his knowledge within a different arena.

Read on for more of Dingeman's story.

Valuation Review concludes its conversation with veteran appraiser Byron Miller, of BM Appraisals, who provided a very detailed and clear picture as it relates to highest and best use (HBU) appraisal work.

Miller shared more insights in Part II of our interview highlighting other areas of HBU, including property tax and vacant/approved land.

Read on for the conclusion to this story.

Oklahoma House Bill 1081, which would amend sections of the Oklahoma Certified Real Estate Appraisers Act and Oklahoma Appraisal Management Company Regulation Act, passed the House of Representatives March 13.

The bill would become effective Nov.1.

Read on to learn more.

The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) recently announced that McKissock, LLC has been awarded the contract to be the sole host of TAF’s asynchronous continuing and qualification education courses relating to USPAP, Yellow Book and other online courses.

Cornerstone Capital Bank launched two joint venture (JV) companies with homebuilders in Texas and North Carolina. With the two additions, Cornerstone has now formed and managed JV mortgage companies for 15 homebuilders nationwide.

Valuation Review recently spoke with veteran appraiser Byron Miller, of BM Appraisals, who provided a very detailed and clear picture as it relates to highest and best use (HBU) appraisal work.

Miller began with single-family residential zoning and covered all that appraisers need to know when it comes to HBU.

Read Part I of our conversation with Miller.

For this month’s appraisal tips from Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” appraisers are guided by two of Harris’ recent blog posts “Understanding the Cycles of Real Estate” and “Making the Best of the Slow Seasons.”

A better understanding of real estate markets and the “slow” periods of business can assist appraisers through such challenges.

Read on for more appraisal suggestions and tips.

Veros Real Estate Solutions recently shared news with the housing finance industry.

An advanced automated valuation model cascade platform has been introduced.

Read on for more information.

Vesta, the next-generation mortgage loan origination system (LOS), recently announced its partnership with Reggora, an appraisal management software company. 

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the first and only national volunteer-led, member-driven organization representing the interests of mortgage brokers and home buyers since 1973, recently announced its new partnership with The Appraisal Foundation.

The Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation recently released a concept paper assessing additional experience options in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.