Appraisal Insights & Industry Updates
Stay informed with practical insights on residential appraisals, market trends, industry changes, and important updates that may impact homeowners, lenders, and real estate professionals.
Why a Professional Appraisal Beats a CMA Before You List
Your list price is your most important decision The price you set on day one shapes everything that follows: how many buyers walk through the door, how long your home sits on the market, and how much you ultimately walk
Divorce Home Appraisals in Utah: Why a Professional Appraisal Matters
When going through a divorce in Utah, determining the fair market value of the marital home is often an important part of dividing assets and equity. Whether one spouse plans to keep the home and buy out the other spouse’s
UAD 3.6 Is Coming: What the New Appraisal Reporting Requirements Mean for the Industry
Beginning November 2, 2026, a major change is coming to the residential appraisal industry. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require new appraisal reports submitted through the Uniform Collateral Data Portal (UCDP) to use the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD)