Topics include:

• mandatory 2 hours of PA state law
• review of PAREA and how it changes appraisal training for new appraisers
• HUD and Fannie Mae issues, including settlement of Fair Housing with HUD
• Fannie and HUD’s position on Interested Party Contribution
• appraisers, underwriters, and the use of AI in the writing and review process;
• TILA and how it affects reporting of deficiencies in appraisals
• discussion of current issues appraisers have with lenders and underwriters
• reconsideration of Value by GSEs
• finding new clients in private work
• specific considerations for tax assessment, divorce, estate, and estate planning work, including engagement letters and work files.