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Today Article Index -
June, 1996 to June, 2002
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Appraisal regulations, enforcement, and fraud
1999 USPAP changes - what, why, and who cares? Jan., 1999, Page 1
1999 USPAP Three reports and departure retained Dec., 1998, Page 1
Advice on client pressure problems Page 5
Oct. 2001
Appraiser identity theft in San Diego CA
Feb. 2002, Page 11
Aggressive appraising - the fuse is lit Jan., 2000, 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
Appraiser watch - East St. Louis and the Poconos, May 2001, Page 7
Appraiser watch - appraisers in the news
in Illinois - March, 2002 Page 7
Appraiser pressure in Michigan - June
2001, Page 10
Appraisers ask for better enforcement of USPAP July, 1997, Page 9
Appraisers’ pressure protests pick up Page 9 Feb. 2001
ASB approves USPAP exposure draft Page 11,
July 2001
Bad appraisers in California and Maryland Dec., 1999, Page 1
Baltimore appraisers acquitted - Page 9 March
2001
Baltimore appraiser sentenced to 33 months in federal prison Page 11 Feb. 2001
Changes proposed for appraiser qualifications
- who cares? - Page 1 March 2001
Fake appraisers used in New York scam Page 11 Feb. 2001
GAO looks at FHA appraisal process Sept. 1997, Page 8
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and what it means
for appraisers Page 8, July 2001
Illinois appraiser indicted - Page 10 March
2001
IRS practices "violate...taxpayers right to uniformity" Sep., 1999, Page 2
Minnesota appraiser's appeal denied Page 11 Feb. 2001
Mortgage fraud - a white collar crime secret
- June 2001, Page 6
New input/research method developed for USPAP Oct., 1998, Page 9
New FHA appraisal regulations on inspections July, 1998, Page 9
Preliminary values, comp checks, and USPAP Feb., 1999, Page 4
Sample privacy statements for appraisers -
July 2001 Page 11
Should USPAP be changed? Feb., 1998, Page 1
Six appraisers involved in Minneapolis scam Page 10 Feb. 2001
State appraisal enforcement varies - ASC survey June, 1996, Page 6
State appraisal enforcement varies Aug., 1997, Page 4
Two appraisers on trial in Baltimore Page 10 Feb. 2001
Updates vs. Recertifications Mar., 1999, Page 8
Useful USPAP Scope of Work advice
- April 2001, Page 11
Curable Query-USPAP addendum June, 1999, Page 5
USPAP 2001 online Page 10 Feb. 2001
USPAP the second draft & opinions of value Aug., 1998, Page 1
USPAP revisions approved-some but not all Oct., 1998, Page 9
Washington conference on appraiser pressure
- June 2001, Page 10
What’s new in USPAP 2002? - Page 1 January 2002
When you can retype/reassign an appraisal? April,1999, Page 10
Whitewater appraiser pardoned Page 11 Feb. 2001
Book and seminar reviews
A book of appraisal Web sites Feb., 1998, Page 11
A new edition of “The Bible” - The Appraisal of Real Estate Page
9 Sept. 2001
Appraisal of Rural Property (book review) -
Page 8 March 2001
Appraisers forecast stable to increasing markets May, 1997, Page 3
Appraising high-end and weird homes-Book review Oct., 1998, Page 11
Appraising Marinas-Book review Dec., 1998, Page 10
Appraising the tough ones - finally a new residential book Oct., 1996, Page 8
GIS and appraisers-Book review Dec., 1998, Page 8
How many appraisers are there? June, 1997, Page 5
How to appraise real estate damages (book review) Jan., 2000, 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
Senior housing an opportunity for appraisers June, 1999, 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 of apartment properties June, 1999 1999, Page 8
Valuation from Albania to Zimbabwe - book review Dec., 1997, Page 5
Valuing land - book review May,
2002 Page 5
What do clients want? June 2002 Page
10
Business management
10 tips on reducing your E&O exposure -
June 2001, Page 1
1996 Fee Survey July, 1996, Page 4
2001 Year End Tax Tips Page 3 January 2002
AMCs - who, what, and why Nov., 1999, Page 3
Appraiser Alert-Mortgage markets in turmoil Nov., 1998, Page 1
Appraisal market stabilized but the future is uncertain July, 1998, Page 1
Biz tip - Are you Web "savvy"? Page 12 Feb. 2001
Client rating grid Mar., 1999, Page 5
Commercial appraisal fee and turnaround survey Apr., 1998, Page 4
Curable query - 2070s with a value
May, 2002 Page 12
Curable query - appointment hours Jan., 1999, Page 9
Curable Query: Can you do a 2-4 unit property on a 2055 form?
June 2002 Page 12
Curable Query - telemarketers Page 12 January 2002
Delivery services - are you paying too much? Oct., 1995, Page 5
Don't be a slave to your telephone Dec., 1998, Page 4
Don’t take work from deadbeats Page 11,
July 2001
Don’t waste time and money - manage your phone calls Page 8 January 2002
Don't work for free-collect all your billings Feb., 1999, Page 1
Don't work for free-collections part 2 Mar., 1999, Page 1
E & O insurance update Mar., 1999, Page 4
Entrepreneur, manager, and technician-the 3 conflicting roles Nov., 1997, Page 1
Get more done by managing Appraisal Road
Blocks - July 2001 Page 6
Getting started in relocation appraising - Part 2 Page 7 January 2002
Hiring trainees - yes, no, or maybe? - Feb. 2002, Page 1
Holiday gifts - easy marketing for appraisers Page 4 2001 January 2002
How to adapt to the changing lender market,
Part 1 - Changes over the past 80 years - March, 2002 Page 1
How to adapt to the changing lender market -
Part II - plan ahead for the slowdown by diversifying your lender clients -
April, 2002 Page 1
How to have business come to you - increase your referrals
June 2002
Page 8
How to get more business by saying "no" April,1999, Page 8
How to increase productivity without spending any money Sep., 1996, Page 1
How to manage multiple appraisal deadlines
Page 6, July 2001
How to use temporary help to speed up appraisal delivery - Part 11 Page
6 November 2001
How to shop for E & O insurance Mar., 1997, Page 5
How to use temporary help to speed up appraisal delivery Page
8 Oct. 2001
Increase productivity by hiring support staff June, 1998, Page 4
Increase your profits by differentiating your appraisal business Page
6 Sept. 2001
Integra Realty Resources - a new national appraisal firm Sep., 1999, Page 6
International fee survey June, 1996, Page 4
Just Say No - take control of your business and your lift Page 7 January
2002
Keep your clients loyal with good spelling, grammar and proofreading
- Feb. 2002, Page 6
Last minute tax tips for appraisers Mar., 1999, Page 6
Make more money by delegating - April 2001,
Page 1
Make more money by “firing” clients Page
6 Oct. 2001
Make use of your driving time by exercising Mar., 1998, Page 4
Managing exposure in the face of HUD reform Nov., 1999, Page 8
Managing your money - where does it come from and where does it go?
Feb. 2002, Page 8
Mark to market - what does it mean for appraisers? May,
2002 Page 4
Marketing - say "Thank You" Dec., 1999, Page 5
New trends in E&O claims - June 2002 Page
1
PMI cancellation-How much business will we get? June, 1999, Page 1
Primis-on a fast track to a National Appraisal Co. May , 1999, Page 8
Procrastination costs you time and money, May
2001, Page 10
Raise your fees, May 2001, - Page 12
Save time and reduce stress by prioritizing -
Feb. 2002, Page 2
Singlehandling your mail, May 2001, Page 8
Should you take a home office deduction? Feb., 1997, Page 8
Step up from bookkeeping to accounting in 2002 Page 4 January 2002
Time to raise fees
- June 2001, Page 10
To hire or not to hire, that is the question -Part Appraisers May , 1998, Page 1
Use newsletters to promote your business Oct., 1999, Page 6
Using independent contractors - be careful Jan., 1999, Page 4
Using independent contractors - be careful! -
May, 2002 Page 1
Using the media to your advantage Nov., 1998,`Page 3
Watch out for Real Estate scams Dec., 1998, Page 6
Ways to reduce your liability exposure July, 1999, Page 5
What do lenders want from appraisers? April,1999, Page 1
What will you do when the appraisal market crashes (again)? Page 1 January 2002
Where does your money come from and where does it go Jan., 1997, Page 6
Which appraisers make the most money? July, 1999, Page 8
Where to get E&O insurance - June, 2001 Page 2
Where to get E&O insurance, June 2002 Page
4 (annual update)
Year end tax tips for appraisers Dec., 1998, Page 3
Computer hardware and software
A few good computer tips
- April 2001, Page 7
Appraisal Foundation releases new UCIAR form Sept. 1998, Page 4
Appraisal technology - where will we be in
five years? - July 2001 Page 1
AppraisalTrac - online appraisal management,
May 2001, Page 9
Best computer hardware buys Page 1 November
2001
Color laser printers-is it finally time to buy? May , 1999, Page 6
Collect your billings easier with Winchax Oct., 1997, Page 7
Computer "Best Buys" September, 1998 & a few good tips Oct., 1998, Page 6
Deed plotting programs, a review - March,
2002 Page 4
Digital cameras, worth the cost? Nov., 1995, Page 1
Digital cameras - is it time to buy? Aug., 1996, Page 1
Digital Cameras - what's hot Sept. 2001
Drivers and BIOS, Oh My! Page 4 Feb. 2001
Getting set up for “EDI” - June
2001, Page 4
How to get your Computers ready for Y2K Aug., 1999, Page 1
How to keep your computer working Page 3
November 2001
How to use PDF files in your appraisal
business Page 1, July 2001
Is There a Palm In Your Hand? Page 1 Feb. 2001
Managing commercial appraisal digital photos Sep., 1999, Page 10
Marshall & Swift - what’s the best option for you?,
May 2001, Page 6
Marv's Windows 95 tips Apr., 1998, Page 5
Mary Dum's computer tips May , 1999, Page 11
Marshall & Swift Commercial Estimator
software - July 2001 Page 3
New CDROMs for learning Windows 95 & appraisal sketch programs May, 1998, Page 5
Pocket Real Estate - MLS data in your hand
Page 5, July 2001
RealDCF - a new appraiser’s DCF program Page 10, July 2001
Remote access - gotomypc and PCAnywhere
Feb. 2002, Page 12
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
USB - how can you use it? - Page 7 March 2001
Use appraisal management programs to find out who's doing what April,1999, Page 6
Use technology to drive your competitive strategy
- June 2001, Page 8
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
What's the best paper? June, 1999, Page 5
Where to get flood maps Jan., 2000, Page 6
Where to get flood information on the Internet,
May 2001,
Page 1
Y2K and you Nov., 1998, Page 6
Internet
A few good links Nov., 1999, Page 9
A few good links Page 5 Feb. 2001
An appraiser's guide to the Web Nov., 1997, Page 4
Appraisal association directories get your name on the Internet June, 1999, Page 6
Appraisal forms on the Internet - June
2001, Page 6
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
Finding stuff on the Internet
Feb. 2002, Page 11
Finally Appraiser continuing Ed on the Internet Aug., 1998, Page 8
How to find what you need on the Internet
- April 2001, Page 6
How to get your appraisal firm on the Internet Feb., 1999, Page 6
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 find useful information on the Internet Aug., 1999, Page 7
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
Now you see it, now you don’t - Searching
the Invisible Web - July 2001 Page 4
O'Rourke's best of the web Mar., 1997, Page 5
Reverse phone directory & NNN lease web sites Nov., 1998, Page 12
Speed can be addictive - DSL and cable Nov., 1999, Page 1
Two good FHA Web sites Dec., 1998, Page 11
Use appraiser directories to get your firm on the Internet May , 1999, Page 1
What I hate about the Web Jan., 1998, Page 6
What's the best appraisal association Web site? Feb., 1998, Page 7
Wireless Internet technology in appraisal...
myth or competitive edge? - July 2001 Page 8
Marketing
A lesson from hotel management on pricing
your appraisal services - Page 4 March 2001
Appraisal management companies - should you work for one? Nov., 1996, Page 4
Avocado marketing and appraisers Page 8 Feb. 2001
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
Open houses - easy marketing and a free lunch!
- April 2001, Page 9
PMI cancellation - an excellent opportunity for appraisers Apr., 1997, Page 1
PMI marketing tips Sep., 1999, Page 3
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
Use technology to drive your competitive strategy,
May 2001, Page 4
Use your lender list applications to market your business
- April 2001, Page 4
Miscellaneous including humor and the future of appraising
10 Rural Appraisal Rules Page 6 Feb. 2001
10th Anniversary Issue of Appraisal Today -
June 2002 Page 1
Appraisal forms - the next generation Jan., 1998, Page 3
Appraisal of Santa’s Workshop Page 5 January 2002
Appraising - from the Middle Ages to now July, 1997, Page 1
Cap rates on the Internet? Oct., 1996, Page 8
Computer dictionary (humor) July, 1999, Page 3
Computer Haiku June, 1998, Page 8
Creative appraisal definitions Oct., 1996, Page 5
Floppy abuse Oct., 1998, Page 5
Getting started in relocation appraising - Part 1 Page
9 November 2001
Gift giving tips Page 6 January 2002
How many appraisers does it take to change a light bulb? (Humor)
- April 2001, Page 8
IRS whistle blower appraiser loses job Sep., 1999, Page 1
Looking back at 1996 and forward to 1997 Jan., 1997, Page 8
Official Megabucks Bank appraisal review form April,1999, Page 5
Only 10,000 appraisers needed by the year 2001? Nov., 1996, Page 9
O'Rourke's predictions for 1998 Jan., 1998, Page 1
O'Rourke's predictions for 2002 - Bad is Good Page 3 January 2002
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 Night Before Christmas Page 11 January 2002
The future of commercial appraising Sep., 1996, Page 9
The future of your appraisal business Jan., 1997, Page 1
The future of appraising - July 2001 Page 10
Top 10 reasons why it is great to be an appraiser (humor) Jan., 1999, Page 9
Two good jokes - virus alert and appraisal review Page
10 Oct. 2001
What is a "Good" appraiser June, 1998, Page 1
What is an appraiser? June, 1999, Page 12
What’s new in the revised ERC form Page 4
November 2001
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
FHA - the good, the bad, and the ugly Oct., 1999, Page 1
FHA news Nov., 1999, Page 10
FHA news - insurance, InTown, exams Dec., 1999, Page 6
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
New Fannie Mae Guidelines June
2002 Page 3
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
Top mortgage brokers - July 2001 Page 12
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
WaMu moving into multifamily
Feb. 2002, Page 11
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
AVMs - what's the future for appraisers? Oct., 1999, Page 8
Automated Valuation Models - What’s New? Page
3 Sept. 2001
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
How secure are PDF files? - March, 2002 Page
8
IRS to use AVMs Page 9
Is there a Blue Box AVM in your future?
- March, 2002 Page 6
Is there a Blue Box AVM in your future? Part 2 April,
2002 Page 5
Is there a Blue Box AVM in your future? - May,
2002 Part III Page 6
Peter Korpacz - a commercial data success story Apr., 1997, Page 8
Privacy and appraisal data Page 1 Oct. 2001
Relocation appraisals and EDI - ready to go Sep., 1999, Page 8
Should you sell your data? Dec., 1996, Page 1
Standard & Poors reviews AVMs May,
2002 Page 9
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
June, 2002
Appraisal Foundation/Appraisal enforcement/Bad appraisers
1,000 FHA appraisals per year by one appraiser?
- May, 2002 Page
11
2000 USPAP adopted Nov., 1999, Page 11
$50,000 fine and license revocation for appraisers Feb., 1999, Page 9
AARO concerned with AMCs and mortgage brokers Jan., 1998, Page 9
AARO meeting in October Sep., 1999, Page 12
Appraisal Institute and NAR June, 1998, Page 10
Appraisal Institute speaks up on appraiser pressure Page
11 Sept. 2001
Appraisals and the Sept. 11 tragedy Page 11
Oct. 2001
Appraiser watch Page 10 Sept. 2001
Appraisers indicted on flips in Memphis Jan., 2000, Page 10
Appraisers involved in Minnesota mortgage scam Aug., 1998, Page 11
Appraisers plead guilty in New Jersey mortgage scam Feb., 1999, Page 10
Appraisal subcommittee meeting, notes, letters available online May , 1999, Page 12
AQB Exposure Draft on revising the Real Property Appraiser Qualification
Criteria - Issued 2/12/02 - March, 2002 Page 10
ASB Exposure Draft - changes in USPAP 2001 - Page 10 March 2001
ASB Exposure Draft on proposed revisions to the 2002 Edition of USPAP - March,
2002 Page 12
ASB's proposed advisory opinion on confidentiality of appr, data June, 1999, Page 9
ASB's proposed advisory opinion on value checks, comp runs, etc. June, 1999, Page 11
ASB's standards 4&5 issues paper-Should consulting be in USPAP? June, 1999, Page 11
ASB's plans for 1999 June, 1999, Page 11
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 to issue new USPAP draft Apr., 1998, Page 9
ASB to issue a new USPAP exposure draft June, 1998, Page 9
Bad appraisers in California Jan., 2000, Page 9
Baltimore appraiser implicated says "deal breakers lose business" Jan., 2000, Page 9
California mortgage company indicted on big HUD fraud Jan., 1998, Page 7
Commercial appraisers and the millennium bug Aug., 1998, Page 12
Exposure draft - USPAP 2001 changes
- April 2001, - Page 12
Fastest growing fraud - appraisal - May, 2002 Page 10
Fed panel says faulty appraisals hurt local/center city develop. Sept. 1997, Page 9
Federal Reserve symposium recommends eliminating deminimus Jan., 1998, Page 7
Freddie Mac sends fraud warning letter to lenders Page
11 Sept. 2001
GAO asked to investigate appraisal regulatory agencies Page 9 April 2002
GAO moving ahead on appraisal regulatory investigation
- May, 2002 Page
11
Geographic incompetency in IL May,
2002 Page 10
Georgia Board calls for elimination of Appraisal Subcommittee April,
2002 Page 8
HUD crashing down on scams in Southern CA Jan., 2000, Page 9
Jail time for fictitious use of real estate appraisers licence Sept.,1998, Page 9
Kentucky regulator speaks out on desktop appraisal form - April,
2002 Page 11
NAR against appraiser pressure - Page 12
Sept. 2001
New ASB monthly USPAP Q & A's April,1999, Page 11
New bank examiner appraisal review course, May 2001,
- Page 12
New proposed changes in USPAP Aug., 1999, Page 11
New York City assessors - lifestyles of the infamous and maybe rich April,
2002 Page 8
OCC survey sees decreasing risk Nov., 1999, Page 11
Olson speaks out against proposed Adv.Opinion on Confidentiality - Aug., 1999, Page 10
Sept. ASB Q&As address USPAP99 issues Nov., 1999, Page 11
Update on HUD's Appraiser Watch -
April, 2002 Page
11
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
1999 sets a record-1.43 trillion in Residential mort. orig. Feb., 1999, Page 9
Appraisal Institute releases proposed CMBS Std. Val. Template Dec., 1999, Page 9
Appraiser warns of appraisal-lending time shift Sept.,1998, Page 9
Are commercial real estate overbuilding fears unfounded? Mar., 1998, Page 10
Banks dominate multifamily lending Mar., 1999, Page 9
BOMA publishes supplemental square footage standards Dec., 1997, Page 11
CMBS issuances getting bigger April,1998, Page 9
CMBS market stabilized May , 1999, Page 10
CMBS second highest year ever recorded Aug., 1999, Page 10
Commercial Real Estate lending up and up Feb., 1999, Page 9
Commercial real estate prices keep going up and up Aug., 1997, Page 11
Commercial refi's predicted to increase in 1999 Feb., 1999, Page 9
Commercial refis up Page 11, July 2001
Commercial real estate loan demand picking up June, 1997, Page 11
Costar Group to acquire Comps.com Dec., 1999, Page 9
FDIC sees risks in 125% LTV products & commercial construction May , 1999, Page 10
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
Hard-money lenders more important in commercial Real Estate April,1999, Page 12
Hud sees increased fees on apartment appraisals June, 1999, Page 11
Lending institutions's commercial real estate holdings increase Jan., 1998, Page 9
Moody's report sees big gap between commercial/underwriters LTVs Mar., 1999, Page 10
More inverse condemnation business from Supreme Court ruling July, 1999, Page 11
New X12 EDI apartment form report proposed Oct., 1997, Page 10
New bill calls for reappraisals of subsidized rentals Dec., 1997, Page 11
New report on proposal for changes in federal takings released Feb., 1999, Page 9
Office construction - up and up April,1998, Page 9
Primis purchases Curry/Carter, a commercial appraisal company
- June 2001, Page 10
PropertyFirst and Loopnet to merge
- April 2001, Page 11
REITs just keep getting bigger and bigger Dec., 1997, Page 10
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
The Most Expensive office rents in the world Aug., 1999, Page 10
Thrifts plan on more commercial lending Sept. 1997, Page 9
Top commercial originators increase volume Mar., 1999, Page 9
Top multifamily lenders Nov., 1999, Page 11
Underwriters nervous about CMBS risk May , 1999, Page 11 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
World’s most expensive office markets Page 10
Data, Appraisal Management Companies, and technology
ABNet and Appraisal Institute's partnership - comml and res appr. Oct., 1999, Page 11
ACI offers new translation program for ACI and non-ACI software Nov., 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
AMC bill pending in Pennsylvania Jan., 2000, Page 11
Appareo Software Plans to Acquire Polaroid Digital Solutions (ACI) Page 9
January 2002
Appraisal Institute and e-appraiser in joint online directory ven Dec., 1999, Page 10
Appraisal Institute natl. Comml. Database - can it work? Jan., 1999, Page 10
Appraisers 1 - AMCs 0, Freddie opens Loan Pros. to all appraisers Nov., 1997, Page 10
Are floppies dying? April,
2002 Page 12
Formfill and Bradford Technologies to merge Page 9 January 2002
Commercial real estate professionals using technology June, 1998, Page 11
Comps.com goes public with up to $50 million of stock April,1999, Page 12
Comps, Inc receives more venture capital funding April 1998, Page 9
Costar making money from Comps.com - Page 10
March 2001
Dell is looking for a dinosaur (computer) July, 1999, Page 9
ERC's EC Connection for X12 EDI update Oct., 1997, Page 9
ERC's eRelay subscription and training options announced Aug., 1999, Page 11
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
Kodak recalls digital camera ac adaptors Mar., 1999, Page 9
Loopnet, a new partner in Appraisal Institute's comml. database July, 1999, Page 9
Mavica has 41% market share Mar., 1999, Page 10
New commercial AVM Aug., 1999, Page 9
New Commercial real estate AVM Sep., 1999, Page 11
Polaroid declares bankruptcy Page 11 Nov.
2001
Read a Microsoft Word document without having Word Jan., 1998, Page 9
Realestate.com shuts down
- April 2001, Page 11
Real Estate Info. Providers Assn. new membership classification Mar., 1998, Page 11
Realquest provides MLS data for AVMs Nov., 1997, Page 12
Software vendors form Pinnacle project April 1998, Page 10
Some good Windows XP advice Page 12 Nov. 2001
Standard & Poors evaluates AVMs Page 10
Two new color printers June, 1998, Page 11
What's the best digital camera? Feb., 1999, Page 11
Who is daemon? May 2002
Y2k is almost here Dec., 1999, Page 8
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac/FHA/VA
AI, NAR, MBA, & NAHB see problems in FHA proposed changes Mar., 1999, Page 11
All FHA appraisers must pass exam by Feb. 1, 2000 July, 1999, Page 11
ASA, NAIFA & CAPPs concerned with FHA changes Mar., 1999, Page 11
Desktop Underwriter volume picking up Mar., 1998, Page 11
FHA to test all appraisers April,1999, Page 11
Fannie and Fraud - March, 2002 Page 9
Fannie and Freddie to adopt new standard Page
11 Oct. 2001
Fannie and Freddie increase to $300,700 Page 10 January 2002
Fannie and mortgage brokers Aug., 1998, Page 11
Fannie finally has advice to lenders
regarding appraisals - March, 2002 Page 9
Fannie Mae guidelines now online Sep., 1999, Page 12
Fannie, Freddie, and FHA raise loan limits Jan., 1998, Page 10
Fannie/Freddie regulator sees possible appraisal bias July, 1999, Page 10
Fannie's new "appraisal waiver" program Page 9 January 2002
FHA exam problems Jan., 2000, Page 11
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
FHA releases revised draft HCAR & Valuation manual Feb., 1999, Page 11
FHA limits raised Feb., 1999, Page 12
FHA to change appraisals in new home subdivisions Feb., 1999, Page 12
FHA market share drops May , 1999, Page 10
FHA news-classes & VC sheets June, 1999, Page 9
Final version of Freddie's new 2070 form released Jan., 1998, Page 12
Freddie and Fannie loans not subject to federal regs
- May, 2002 Page
11
Freddie to process FHA loans April 1998, Page 11
Freddie Mac implements no appraisals on up to 80% LTV purchases
- April 2001, Page 11
Freddie and Fannie move into high LTV markets Jan., 1998, 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
Healthy HUD? , May 2001, Page 11
Housing and mortgage industry want VA to remain separate Mar., 1998, Page 10
HUD delays date for new consumer disclosure Aug., 1999, 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
HUD publishes appraiser select data n the Internet Mar., 1998, Page 10
HUD sanctions 55 lenders Page 11 Sept. 2001
HUD sees appraisal problems in REO disposition Page
12 Oct. 2001
Mortgage broker access to Fannie's automated underwriting Oct., 1998, Page 11
Nevada says HUD VC sheet not compliant with state law Sep., 1999, Page 11
New FHA questionnaire and checklist Jan., 2000, Page 11
New GAO report on FHA appraisal issued June, 1999, Page 10
New GAO report sees continued 203k problems Aug., 1999, Page 10
New manual and all new FHA forms effective 8/1/99 Aug., 1999, Page 9
REAC dead? FHA's new Appraiser Watch
program - March, 2002 Page 9
Renew your CA license early and save $400 Dec., 1999, Page 11
Some FHA lenders to be kicked off the approved list June, 1999, Page 9
Unqualified appraisers on FHA panel - Page 12
March 2001
Where to get answers to the 200 FHA exam questions Oct., 1999, Page 11
Internet
A few key web sites for appraisers Dec., 1997, Page 12
A few good digital camera links - July 2001 Page
12
A few good joke sites Aug., 1999, Page 12
A few good web links April,1999, Page 11
A few good web sites Mar., 1999, Page 10
AOL watching Jan., 1998, Page 11
Appraisal education on the Internet Jan., 1998, Page 10
Appraisal Institute's residential database web site July, 1999, Page 11
Appraisal library now online April,1999, Page 11
Appraisal registry available after 1/1/98 Dec., 1997, Page 11
Email hoaxes June, 1999, Page 12
Internet/computer misc. Stuff June, 1999, Page 7
Links to lists of lenders Jan., 2000, Page 10
National appraisal registry now on the Internet Nov., 1997, Page 10
Valuation Online launches findappraiser.com Sept. 1997, Page 9
VA on the Internet Jan., 2000, Page 12
Watch out for the happy "worm" Mar., 1999, Page 9
Web news Feb., 1999, Page 10
What's new on www.appraisaltoday.com July ,1999, Page 12
Miscellaneous
A look into the past Page 12 January 2002
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
An Appraiser's New Year's resolutions Jan., 2000, Page 12
Appraisal Institute appoints new director of screening Jan., 2000, Page 12
Appraisal Institute hires John Ross Nov., 1997, Page 10
Appraising in 1900 Jan., 2000, Page 12
Appraiser finds Fiji job on the Internet Mar., 1999, Page 9
Appraiser warns of appraisal-lending time shift Sept. 1998, Page 9
Appraisers beware of telemarketing loan scams Feb., 1999, Page 10
ASA and AI cooperate on governmental affairs May,
2002 Page 10
Biz tip-800(or 888)numbers April,1999, Page 12
Biz tip - learn from your mistakes Nov., 1999, Page 12
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
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
The future of appraising in 1981
- June 2001, Page 10
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
IRS working group and appraisal reform May , 1999, Page 10
IRS whistle blower appraiser loses job Aug., 1999, Page 9
Kinnard passes away, May 2001, Page 11
Korpacz purchased by PricwaterhouseCoopers Sep., 1999, Page 11
MBA to let mortgage brokers join Page 12 Feb. 2001
Mortgage industry employment keeps increasing Jan., 1998, Page 9
NAR and Appraisal Institute affiliation update July, 1998, Page 11
NAR appraisal section proposes major changes Aug., 1999, 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
One appraisal association and designation?
Page 11 Nov. 2001
One Big Appraisal Organization? June
2002 Page 7
O'Rourke gets MAI after 25 years Page 9 January 2002
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
PricewaterhouseCoopers acquires Gulf Atlantic Dec., 1999, Page 8
Primis acquires appraisal and title companies Dec., 1999, Page 8
Primis plans home inspection acquisition and expansion Jan., 2000, Page 11
Primis purchases Cramer Property Services Oct., 1999, Page 12
Primis to offer one day turn arounds Jan., 2000, Page 11
Standard & Poors automates new loans Page
11 Oct. 2001
Supreme Court’s new environmental compensation ruling
- July 2001 Page 11
The last appraiser standing? - July 2001 Page
11
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
$1.5 trillion in originations in 2001? - Page
9 March 2001
Another refi boom? MBA loan volume forecast for 2002
- March, 2002 Page 11
Appraisal "recerts" picking up Mar., 1998, Page 10
Appraisers in Texas to make big bucks Jan., 1998, Page 11
Apps up, up, and away Page 12 Nov. 2001
Bill Gates' $25,000 house tour Dec., 1999, Page 9
Cash-out refis increase May, 1998, Page 10
Credit union membership may not decrease May, 1998, Page 10
Credit union mortgage loans way up in 1998 May , 1999, Page 10
Delinqencies and foreclosures up Page 11 January 2002
Economists predict continued refi demand Mar., 1998, Page 10
Fannie PMI removal to use servicers July, 1999, Page 10
Feds see risk in high LTV lending Dec., 1999, 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
Lenders supply over 2/3 of appraisal business Mar., 1999, Page 12
List of top servicers July, 1999, Page 10
Loan applications jump up Feb., 1999, Page 12
Loan originations 1980 to 1999 - Page 9 March
2001
Mini refi boom slows down Oct., 1997, Page 12
Mortgage brokers do 70% of originations July, 1999, Page 9
Mortgage broker market share declining - July
2001 Page 12
Mortgage forecast Page 11, July 2001
Mortgage originations may surpass $1.8
trillion in 2001 Page 11 Oct. 2001
Mortgage originations to fall to $1.3 trillion in 2002? Page 10 January
2002
Mortgage rates drop below 7% Jan., 1998, Page 12
Mortgage brokers doing more subprime deals Dec., 1997, Page 11
NAR calls for full disclosure of valuation methods
June 2002 Page
11
Piper Jaffray predicts slower 2002 mortgage market Page 10 January 2002
PMI removal bill in effect July 28, 1999 May , 1999, Page 11
Refi boom coming? Page 10
Sept. 2001
Rates expected to stay below 7% Jan., 1999, Page 12
Rates up, apps down July, 1999, Page 12
Refi mania building steam Feb., 1998, Page 12
Refis drop way down Aug., 1999, Page 12
Residential appraisal forecast Oct., 1998, Page 11
Residential delinquencies down, foreclosures mixed May , 1999, Page 11
Residential lending - where have we been and were are we going? Dec., 1999, Page 11
Subprime default rates going up April,1999, Page 11
The future of residential appraising July, 1998, Page 1
Top mortgage retailers April,1999, Page 11
Top residential mortgage originators Page 11,
July 2001
Top conventional and subprime lenders - Page
9 March 2001
Will 1999 originations hit $1.3 trillion? June, 1999, Page 9
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