
Five Common Issues Found in Appraisal Reports
Appraisals for mortgage finance transactions are subject to many levels of scrutiny and review. Post submission of an appraisal report ordered by an AMC for lending purposes, a quality control

Appraisers: Pay Attention to Policy
Local, State, and Federal policy can play a significant role in an appraiser’s business – it is important to stay informed about what is happening around us. Most appraisers have

California Now Requires Solar Panels on New Construction
Yes, you read that right. Solar panels are now a requirement for new construction in California. The state passed a law that requires solar panels on new construction of single-family

Appraisers – 2018 in the Rearview, 2019 Ahead
In 2018 appraisers charged into the new year with the same level of enthusiasm that had been prevalent over the previous several years due to the high volume of appraisal

The Appraisal Report – Volume 1
The Appraisal Report Real Estate News from a Local Appraiser, Mark Buhler Volume 1, January 2023 Welcome to The Appraisal Report My vision for this report is to provide information

I inherited Real Estate, What Should I do?
What to do when you Inherit Real Estate (How to save on Capital Gains Taxes) In my appraisal business, I often do appraisals for heirs that have inherited real estate.