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Spring 2011,

Volume 27

 

 

 

 

From the Publisher

Readers Respond

Fed Board Update: Customary and Reasonable Fees

Power of Many: State Appraiser Coalitions

State Watch: Regulating AMCs

Notes from Busy Appraiser

Appraiser as Expert Witness

Behind Curtain at State Boards

Industry News

Professional Marketplace

Closer Look for Home Inspectors
Home Inspection - Staying Safe out There

 

 

Winter 2011,
Volume 26

 

From the Publisher

Readers Respond

Decoding Customary and Reasonable Fees

Depositions and Court Testimony 

Supporting Higher Fees

Appraising Faster and Better

Growing Business: Giving Clients What they Need

Non-Permitted Buildings

Understanding Disclosures and Disclaimers

Industry News

Professional Marketplace

Closer Look for Home Inspectors
Inspecting the Attic

Home Inspector Safety

 

Fall 2010,
Volume 25

 

From the Publisher

Readers Respond

Appraiser Game Changer: Financial Reform Bill Passes (Bye-Bye, HVCC)

State of Industry: AMC Boycott, Hanging on and Other Issues

What's in Your Workfile?

Why Appraisers Get Sued

FHA Appraising: Testing your Knowledge

Reconsidering Foreclosures

Diary of a Happy AMC Appraiser, Part 2

Industry News

Professional Marketplace

Closer Look for Home Inspectors
Chinese Drywall

Inspectors-Appraisers - Line Blurring?

 

Summer 2010,
Volume 24

 

From the Publisher

Readers Respond

HVCC: Appraiser Last Laugh?

Taking Back Control of Your Fees

HUD Responds: Customary and Reasonable Fees

Dealing Effectively with Complaints: When the State Comes Calling

Doing It Right: Engagement Letters

Growing Appraisal Business - Your Way

2010 Appraiser Survival Kit: FHA

Appraiser: I'm No Home Inspector

Mapping for Success with Google

Five Ways to Grow Business (Online)

Industry News

Professional Marketplace

Closer Look for Home Inspectors
What to Do with Claims

 

Winter 2010,
Volume 23

 

 

From the Publisher

Readers Respond

HVCC Survey Results: Appraisers Still Feel Pressure

Appraisers Talk, FHA Listens

Decreasing Time and Liability during the FHA Loan Process

AMC Regulation: Good for What Ails You

Eight Most Common Appraisal Mistakes

Using Blogs to Grow your Business

Diary of a Happy (AMC) Appraiser

Shining Light on Energy Auditing

Industry News

Professional Marketplace

FHA, Fannie/Freddie Tell it Like it Is

2010 Appraiser Survival Kit - FHA Inspection Course, Checklist and eManual

Closer Look for Home Inspectors
Selling your Services

Rodents and Fire

 

Summer 2009,
Volume 22

 

From the Publisherr

Readers Respond

HVCC Hits: Appraisers Talkback

AMC Regulation to the Rescue?

Thinking Outside the Check Box

Appraising for Non-Lenders

Liability Landmines - Appraisers Beware

Setting Fees: How Much are you Worth?

Appraisal Security

Green Appraising

New Niche: Energy Auditing

Closer Look - Surviving Recession: Expand Services - Energy Auditing

Industry News

Professional Marketplace

 

Winter 2009,
Volume 21

Director's Message

Readers Respond

HVCC/AMCs—Change Equals Opportunity

Altered Appraisal Reports

How to Increase your Residential Income

Making Sense of the Market

Appraiser Demographics: Who are You?

1004MC: Getting Up to Speed with Fannie’s New Form

Slow Times: Survival of the Fittest

Industry News

Professional Marketplace

Didn't Make it in Print

Valuation Issues and Answers: Foreclosures &
Short Sales as Comps

How to Succeed by Setting Yourself Apart

Appraisal & Identity Security Solution

Rodent Fires

FHA Seamless Renewal Process