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Article Index - June, 1996 to
January, 1999
Appraisal Today
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Appraisal regulations and enforcement
1999 USPAP changes - what, why, and who cares? Jan., 1999, Page 1
1999 USPAP Three reports and departure retained Dec., 1998, Page 1
Appraisal Foundation - who, what, and why Sep., 1996, Page 6
Appraisal Subcommittee - what do they do with your money Sep., 1996, Page 4
Appraisers ask for better enforcement of USPAP July, 1997, Page 9
GAO looks at FHA appraisal process Sept. 1997, Page 8
New input/research method developed for USPAP Oct., 1998, Page 9
New FHA appraisal regulations on inspections July, 1998, Page 9
Should USPAP be changed? Feb., 1998, Page 1
State appraisal enforcement varies - ASC survey June, 1996, Page 6
State appraisal enforcement varies Aug., 1997, Page 4
USPAP the second draft & opinions of value Aug., 1998, Page 1
USPAP revisions approved-some but not all Oct., 1998, Page 9
Book reviews
A book of appraisal Web sites Feb., 1998, Page 11
Appraisers forecast stable to increasing markets May, 1997, Page 3
Appraising the tough ones - finally a new residential book Oct., 1996, Page 8
Appraising high-end and weird homes-Book review Oct., 1998, Page 11
Appraising Marinas-Book review Dec., 1998, Page 10
GIS and appraisers-Book review Dec., 1998, Page 8
How many appraisers are there? June, 1997, Page 5
How to improve your appraisal reports-Book review July, 1998, Page 5
Industry in crisis-Reengineering your appraisal career Nov., 1996, Page 8
Reviewers vs. reviewees-Book review Sept. 1998, Page 8
Two new "how to" books - historic properties and healthcare June, 1997, Page 8
Understanding limited appraisals - book review Dec., 1996, Page 6
Valuation from Albania to Zimbabwe - book review Dec., 1997, Page 5
Business management
1996 Fee Survey July, 1996, Page 4
Appraiser Alert-Mortgage markets in turmoil Nov., 1998, Page 1
Appraisal market stabilized but the future is uncertain July, 1998, Page 1
Commercial appraisal fee and turnaround survey Apr., 1998, Page 4
Curable query - appointment hours Jan., 1999, Page 9
Delivery services - are you paying too much? Oct., 1995, Page 5
Don't be a slave to your telephone Dec., 1998, Page 4
Entrepreneur, manager, and technician-the 3 conflicting roles Nov., 1997, Page 1
How to shop for E & O insurance Mar., 1997, Page 5
How to increase productivity without spending any money Sep., 1996, Page 1
Increase productivity by hiring support staff June, 1998, Page 4
International fee survey June, 1996, Page 4
Make use of your driving time by exercising Mar., 1998, Page 4
Should you take a home office deduction? Feb., 1997, Page 8
To hire or not to hire, that is the question -Part Appraisers May , 1998, Page 1
Using independent contractors - be careful Jan., 1999, Page 4
Using the media to your advantage Nov., 1998,`Page 3
Watch out for Real Estate scams Dec., 1998, Page 6
Where to get E & O insurance July, 1998, Page 1
Where does your money come from and where does it go Jan., 1997, Page 6
Who's offering E & O insurance - 1997 June, 1996, Page 1
Year end tax tips for appraisers Dec., 1998, Page 3
Computer hardware and software
Appraisal Foundation releases new UCIAR form Sept. 1998, Page 4
Collect your billings easier with Winchax Oct., 1997, Page 7
Computer "Best Buys" September, 1998 & a few good tips Oct., 1998, Page 6
Digital cameras, worth the cost? Nov., 1995, Page 1
Digital cameras - is it time to buy? Aug., 1996, Page 1
Marv's Windows 95 tips Apr., 1998, Page 5
New CDROMs for learning Windows 95 & appraisal sketch programs May, 1998, Page 5
Should you upgrade to Windows 95? May, 1997, Page 5
Street maps - is it time to "go digital"? Mar., 1997, Page 6
The ideal appraisal forms software Oct., 1997, Page 1
What computer to buy - September 1997 Oct., 1997, Page 6
What's the best Windows sketch program? Feb., 1998, Page 4
What's the best digital camera? Mar., 1998, Page 1
What's the best computer hardware for appraisers, Spring 1998 Apr., 1998, Page 6
Y2K and you Nov., 1998, Page 6
Internet
An appraiser's guide to the Web Nov., 1997, Page 4 Commercial Real Estate listings on the
Internet Aug., 1998, Page 5
Commercial appraisal bidding on the Internet Sept.,1998, Page 4
Communicating with appraisers online Sep., 1996, Page 11
Comps on the Internet Dec., 1997, Page 6
Customize your web interface with a portal Sept.,1998, Page 6
Domain names - your business identity Feb., 1997, Page 1
Email mailing lists-the easy way to get info. from the Internet Aug., 1997, Page 1
Finally Appraiser continuing Ed on the Internet Aug., 1998, Page 8
How to manage your email Mar., 1997, Page 8
How to get your appraisal firm on the Web Apr., 1997, Page 6
How to use the Internet in your appraisal business Dec., 1995, Page 1
How to tell you're an email junkie June, 1998, Page 3
How to find stuff on the Internet July, 1996, Page 8
How to get a free email account - Juno Apr., 1997, Page 5
How to get apartment rents on the Internet June, 1998, Page 7
Internet FAQs for appraisers Aug., 1997, Page 6
Is the Internet just a bunch of hype? Nov., 1996, Page 6
O'Rourke's best of the web Mar., 1997, Page 5
Reverse phone directory & NNN lease web sites Nov., 1998, Page 12
Two good FHA Web sites Dec., 1998, Page 11
What I hate about the Web Jan., 1998, Page 6
What's the best appraisal association Web site? Feb., 1998, Page 7
Marketing
Appraisal management companies - should you work for one? Nov., 1996, Page 4
Buyer brokerage - a natural for appraisers Mar., 1997, Page 1
Consulting for residential appraisers Nov., 1997, Page 7
How to get more (paid) consulting assignments Sept. 1997, Page 1
How to have business come to you - always ask, always tell Feb., 1997, Page 4
How to use Fannie's new 2055 form in your appraisal business Apr., 1996, Page 1
How to "work" a room May, 1998, Page 6
How to get on lenders lists July, 1996, Page 5
Listing appraisals - an opportunity for appraisers May, 1997, Page 6
Most appraisers are propreneurs, not entrepreneurs May, 1997, Page 1
PMI cancellation - an excellent opportunity for appraisers Apr., 1997, Page 1
Relocation association - ERC and RAC Aug., 1996, Page 8
REOs - bad is good Jan., 1997, Page 4
The IRS and valuation - a mess June, 1997, Page 6
USPAP and marketing - what are the rules? Oct., 1996, Page 6
"Quality" - How much is enough? Dec., 1997, Page 1
Miscellaneous including humor and the future of appraising
Appraisal forms - the next generation (humor) Jan., 1998, Page 3
Appraising - from the Middle Ages to now July, 1997, Page 1
Cap rates on the Internet? (Humor) Oct., 1996, Page 8
Computer Haiku June, 1998, Page 8
Creative appraisal definitions Oct., 1996, Page 5
Floppy abuse Oct., 1998, Page 5
Looking back at 1996 and forward to 1997 Jan., 1997, Page 8
Only 10,000 appraisers needed by the year 2001? Nov., 1996, Page 9
O'Rourke's predictions for 1998 Jan., 1998, Page 1
Real estate brokers and appraisals Nov., 1996, Page 1
Really bad business advice for appraiser Dec., 1998, Page 7
Ten ways to say no Sept. 1998, Page 7
The twelve days of Christmas appraisal version Feb., 1997, Page 7
The future of commercial appraising Sep., 1996, Page 9
The future of your appraisal business Jan., 1997, Page 1
Top 10 reasons why it is great to be an appraiser (humor) Jan., 1999, Page 9
What is a "Good" appraiser June, 1998, Page 1
Where have we been and where are we going? (1999 forecast) Jan., 1999, Page 6
Why are there so many appraisers? Dec., 1996, Page 7
Mortgage lending and real estate-residential and commercial
$1.1 trillion in residential loans forecast for 1998 June, 1998, Page 9
Bank comml. real estate lending booming - will there be a bust? May, 1997, Page 4
Banks increase commercial mortgage holdings July, 1998, Page 9
Commercial mortgage backed securities rose 60% in 1996 July, 1997, Page 7
Commercial mortgage backed securities and appraisers Mar., 1998, Page 6
Drivebys, walkthroughs, and desktop appraisals - part 1 Dec., 1996, Page 4
Drivebys and liability - Part 2 Jan., 1997, Page 5
Fannie Mae issues new 2075 non-valuation form Aug., 1997, Page 8
Freddie Mac's AVM is now commercially available Oct., 1998, Page 9
Home sales and prices up July, 1996, Page 6
How to make money doing inspections (no values) for lenders Nov., 1998, Page 8
Inspections (no values)using Fannie's 2075/Freddie's 2070 forms July, 1998, Page 6
NAIOP - commercial real estate development is hot Dec., 1997, Page 8
Residential and commercial mortgage brokers - who, what, Part 1 Apr., 1998, Page 8
Residential and commercial mortgage brokers - who, what, Part 2 May, 1998, Page 9
ULI - 3,800 prospects and 5 appraisers Feb., 1997, Page 6
Use of Fannie's 2055 form increasing Sept. 1997, Page 6
Values on high end homes increase July, 1996, Page 4
Where to get advice on office equipment purchases July, 1998, Page 9
Technology, EDI, and data
Appraisal Institute national residential database-who benefits? Oct., 1998, Page 1
Automated valuation models-threat & opportunity Sept.,1998, Page 1
Commercial appraisal firm "goes digital" Apr., 1998, Page 3
Data - who has it and who wants it? Oct., 1996, Page 1
EDI update Oct., 1996, Page 7
From Ellwood to AVMS, an interview with Barry Bates, tech guru Apr., 1998, Page 1
Peter Korpacz - a commercial data success story Apr., 1997, Page 8
Should you sell your data? Dec., 1996, Page 1
Will automated underwriting destroy the res. appr. business? Nov., 1997, Page 9
Who's really doing electronic transmission? July, 1997, Page 4
Automated valuation models-threat & opportunity Sept.,1998, Page 1 Appraisal Institute
Natl residential database-who benefits? Sept.,1998, Page 1
NEWS INDEX - June, 1997 to January, 1999
Appraisal Foundation/Appraisal enforcement
AARO concerned with AMCs and mortgage brokers Jan., 1998, Page 9
Appraisal institute and NAR June, 1998, Page 10
Appraisers and land flips in New Jersey Aug., 1997, Page 10
Appraisers involved in Minnesota mortgage scam Aug., 1998, Page 11
ASB says reviewers can file complaints June, 1997, Page 9
ASB says no permission, no sample reports May, 1998, Page 11
ASB comments on who owns the report and tax appeals Jan., 1998, Page 12
ASB issues Advisory Opinion on Automated Valuation Models Aug., 1997, Page 11
ASB to issue new USPAP draft Apr., 1998, Page 9
ASB to issue a new USPAP exposure draft June, 1998, Page 9
California mortgage company indicted on big HUD fraud Jan., 1998, Page 7
Commercial appraisers and the millennium bug Aug., 1998, Page 12
Fed panel says faulty appraisals hurt local/center city develop. Sept. 1997, Page 9
Federal Reserve symposium recommends eliminating deminimus Jan., 1998, Page 7
Jail time for fictitious use of real estate appraisers license Sept.,1998, Page 9
Some appraisers getting licenses revoked July, 1997, Page 10
USPAP revisions approved some but not all Oct., 1998, Page 9 Whiting out addresses and
names a "no-no" when sending samples June, 1997, Page 9
Commercial mortgages and real estate
Appraiser warns of appraisal-lending time shift Sept.,1998, Page 9
Are commercial real estate overbuilding fears unfounded? Mar., 1998, Page 10
BOMA publishes supplemental square footage standards Dec., 1997, Page 11
Capital gains provision in House tax bill-maybe a problem Aug., 1997, Page 12
CMBS issuances getting bigger April,1998, Page 9
Commercial real estate prices keep going up and up Aug., 1997, Page 11
Commercial bank real estate lending keeps increasing Oct., 1997, Page 10
Commercial real estate loan demand picking up June, 1997, Page 11
Fed survey says some banks are loosening standards on comm. RE Jan., 1998, Page 9
Fed proposes eliminating appraisal requirements for CMBS Jan., 1998, Page 8
Fed reports strong commercial real estate market Oct., 1997, Page 11
Freddie proposes new apartment form report Oct., 1997, Page 10
GMAC/RFC to lend on 5-15 unit apartment properties May, 1998, Page 11
Lending institution's commercial real estate holdings increase Jan., 1998, Page 9
New X12 EDI apartment form report proposed Oct., 1997, Page 10
New bill calls for reappraisals of subsidized rentals Dec., 1997, Page 11
Office construction - up and up April,1998, Page 9
REITs just keep getting bigger and bigger Dec., 1997, Page 10
REITs buying lots of properties Aug., 1997, Page 11
RERC/CRE report says too much money chasing too few deals Oct., 1997, Page 11
Survey says commercial real estate transactions closing fast Mar., 1998, Page 10
The future of commercial appraising July, 1998, Page 12
Thrifts plan on more commercial lending Sept. 1997, Page 9
Uneven commercial mortgage demand Sep., 1996, Page 11
Wall Street using cash flows, not appraisals Dec., 1997, Page 10
What commercial appraisals need to know about Y2K & buildings Aug., 1998, Page 12
Data, Appraisal Management Companies, and technology
ACI offers new translation program for ACI and non-ACI software Nov., 1997, Page 11
ACI market share Aug., 1997, Page 11
ACI purchased by Polaroid April 1998, Page 10
AI approves "in concept" a contract for National res. database July, 1998, Page
11
Appraisal Institute natl. Comml. Database - can it work? Jan., 1999, Page 10
Appraiser owned AMC selling stock June, 1997, Page 11
Appraisers slightly more accurate than AVMs Aug., 1997, Page 11
Appraisers 1 - AMCs 0, Freddie opens Loan Pros. to all appraisers Nov., 1997, Page 10
Commercial real estate professionals using technology June, 1998, Page 11
Comps, Inc receives more venture capital funding April 1998, Page 9
ERC's EC Connection for X12 EDI update Oct., 1997, Page 9
Fannie Mae piloting X12 EDI for 2055 and 2065 Oct., 1997, Page 9
FHA letter addresses appraisers' concerns, including AMC fees June, 1997, Page 9
FHA's new proposed URAR & VC sheet release Nov., 1998, Page 11
First American acquires Experian Oct., 1997, Page 10
Freddie VAN to use ACI software April 1998, Page 11
Free forms software from Day One Sept. 1998, Page 11
GUS purchases Experian Dec., 1996, Page 9
It's (almost) time to get ready for X12 EDI Dec., 1997, Page 10
New Mexico appraisers fight back against AMCs June, 1997, Page 9
New Kodak DC210 camera Oct., 1997, Page 9
North Carolina does not allow drivebys June, 1997, Page 10
PMI acquires reason June, 1997, Page 11
Read a Microsoft Word document without having Word Jan., 1998, Page 9
Real Estate Info. Providers Assn. new membership classification Mar., 1998, Page 11
Realquest provides MLS data for AVMs Nov., 1997, Page 12
SMS purchased by First American July, 1997, Page 10
Software vendors form Pinnacle project April 1998, Page 10
Two new color printers June, 1998, Page 11
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac/FHA/VA
Desktop Underwriter volume picking up Mar., 1998, Page 11
Fannie and Freddie allowing more mortgage broker access July, 1997, Page 10 Fannie and
mortgage brokers Aug., 1998, Page 11
Fannie, Freddie, and FHA raise loan limits Jan., 1998, Page 10
Fannie to use statistical valuation June, 1997, Page 9
FHA limits may not increase April 1998, Page 10
FHA to test appraisers May 1998, Page 10
FHA limits may increase to conventional Feb., 1998, Page 12
Final version of Freddie's new 2070 form released Jan., 1998, Page 12
Freddie to process FHA loans April 1998, Page 11
Freddie and Fannie move into high LTV markets Jan., 1998, Page 10
Freddie dropping fees on VANs July, 1997, Page 10
Freddie Mac and AMCs June, 1997, Page 10
Freddie moving into B&C Dec., 1997, Page 12
Freddie Mac selects Cendant to manage REO inventory April 1998, Page 10
Freddie releases draft 2070 form Dec., 1997, Page 10
Freddie to enter subprime market Mar., 1998, Page 11
Housing and mortgage industry want VA to remain separate Mar., 1998, Page 10
HUD publishes appraiser select data n the Internet Mar., 1998, Page 10
HUD addressees referral fees and says AMCs can charge for serv. Jan., 1998, Page 11
HUD looks at lender select Jan.,1998, Page 11
Mortgage broker access to Fannie's automated underwriting Oct., 1998, Page 11
New Fed study says Fannie/Freddie dominance of AI reduces compet. June, 1997, Page 10
Internet
A few key web sites for appraisers Dec., 1997, Page 12
AOL watching Jan., 1998, Page 11
Appraisal education on the Internet Jan., 1998, Page 10
Appraisal registry available after 1/1/98 Dec., 1997, Page 11
National appraisal registry now on the Internet Nov., 1997, Page 10
Valuation Online launches findappraiser.com Sept. 1997, Page 9
Miscellaneous
AI/NAR affiliation is a dead deal Jan., 1999, Page 11
AI/NAR update Dec., 1998, Page 11
AI and NAR committees agree to agree Oct., 1998, Page 9
AMC turnarounds getting longer Sept. 1998, Page 10
Appraisal Institute hires John Ross Nov., 1997, Page 10
Appraiser warns of appraisal-lending time shift Sept. 1998, Page 9
Association EVPs make big bucks June, 1997, Page 11
Bankruptcies hit a new high July, 1997, Page 11
CMBS standards weakening July, 1998, Page 9
Commercial appraisal forecast Oct., 1998, Page 12
Coldwell Banker agents unhappy with Cendant Mar., 1998, Page 11
ERC members gearing up for eRelay electronic transmission Sept. 1998, Page 11
Executive VP Frank Kinney resigns from Appraisal Institute June, 1997, Page 11
Executives waste a month a year trying to find things Oct., 1997, Page 10
Feds cutting back on staff appraisers Jan., 1998, Page 10
First American purchases appraisal data provider Market Data Ctr Jan., 1999, Page 11
GAO issues report on high LTV loans Oct., 1998, Page 11
HFS will become Cendant Nov., 1997, Page 11
HFS has big relo market share Sept. 1997, Page 11
Mortgage industry employment keeps increasing Jan., 1998, Page 9
NAR and appraisal institute affiliation update July, 1998, Page 11
New tax bill includes home office relief Sept. 1997, Page 9
New GAO report says high LTV loans not too risky (for lenders) Oct., 1998, Page 11
Paper usage up by 20% per year June, 1998, Page 11
Paul Taylor relo conference Nov., 1997, Page 11
PMI bill passed Sept. 1998, Page 11
Premier Appraisals - 337 appraisers and growing Jan., 1999, Page 10
Underwriting standards lowered on bank construction loans June, 1998, Page 9
Using film scanners for appraisal photos June, 1998, Page 11
Residential mortgages and real estate
125% LTV market gets hotter and hotter July, 1997, Page 11
Appraisal "recerts" picking up Mar., 1998, Page 10
Appraisers in Texas to make big bucks Jan., 1998, Page 11
B&C expected to hit $240 billion by 3000 June, 1997, Page 11
Cash-out refis increase May, 1998, Page 10
Credit union membership may not decrease May, 1998, Page 10
Economists predict continued refi demand Mar., 1998, Page 10
FDIC warns of risk in B&C lending June, 1997, Page 11
High LTV loans increasing July, 1998, Page 11
High LTVs to double next year? Dec., 1997, Page 12
Home equity market continues to be very strong Oct., 1997, Page 12
Home equity high LTV loans increasing Dec., 1997, Page 11
IRS looking at 125% LTV loans Jan., 1998, Page 10
Mini refi boom slows down Oct., 1997, Page 12
Mortgage rates drop below 7% Jan., 1998, Page 12
Mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure rates up slightly July, 1997, Page 10
Mortgage banker and broker employment up July, 1997, Page 11
Mortgage brokers doing more subprime deals Dec., 1997, Page 11
Rates expected to stay below 7% Jan., 1999, Page 12
Refi mania building steam Feb., 1998, Page 12
Research reveals mortgage broker fraud July, 1997, Page 10
Residential appraisal forecast Oct., 1998, Page 11
Some lenders are nervous about 125% LTV loans May, 1997, Page 11
The future of residential appraising July, 1998, Page 12
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