IRS Estate Valuation vs. Qualified Appraisal: What’s Different?
Estate date-of-death valuations and qualified appraisals for charitable donations follow different rules. Learn which questions to ask before hiring a residential appraiser.
How Appraisers Classify a Bedroom in Virginia
A bedroom count involves layout, safety, code questions, lender reporting, and market evidence. Learn why a closet or listing label alone does not settle the issue.
The Evolution of Home Appraisal: Standards, Data, and Judgment
A sourced timeline of residential appraisal practice, from USPAP and appraiser regulation to digital records, AVMs, ANSI measurements, and current reporting changes.
Hybrid Appraisal Reports in 2026: How They Work
A hybrid appraisal uses a trained property data collector and an appraiser’s independent valuation analysis. Learn how it differs from traditional and desktop reports.
October 2024 Economic Insights for Real Estate: An Archive
A dated October 2024 economic snapshot with source links and context for interpreting housing data in appraisals.