by RMAA Website | Mar 20, 2026 | Appraisal News
There are been several recent updates from Washington for the housing industry and appraisers should be paying close attention. In the most recent Buzzcast episode from Appraisal Buzz, John Russell of ValuSight Consulting breaks down key appraisal-related provisions...
by RMAA Website | Mar 19, 2026 | Appraisal News
Fannie Mae published its Q1 2026 Appraiser Update today. This update includes summaries of recent Selling Guide policy changes related to manufactured housing and accessory dwelling units. It also dives into how UAD 3.6 treats location and view, provides some...
by RMAA Website | Mar 13, 2026 | Appraisal News
An Executive Order was issued today titled “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit.” One section in the EO specifically addressed appraisals. It is unknown how this will be implemented, but this is something that is worth keeping an eye on. The section is...
by RMAA Website | Feb 3, 2026 | Appraisal News
Division of Real Estate’s first rulemaking hearing of 2026 was on January 8, 2026. At this public hearing, held by webinar, the Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) voted to adopt changes to certain rules found at 4 CCR 725-2. The Board considered changes to Board...
by RMAA Website | Jan 26, 2026 | Appraisal News
Ready or not, the broad production period for UAD 3.6 begins today, January 26. All lenders that have updated their systems and processes to support UAD 3.6 appraisal reports have been encouraged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to start utilizing the new report format...
by RMAA Website | Dec 15, 2025 | Appraisal News
Fannie Mae has released several Selling Guide policy changes that impact residential appraisers. First, it expands accessory dwelling unit (ADU) criteria for the Selling Guide UAD 3.6 Policy Supplement: • Multi-unit properties: Allows two- to three-unit...
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