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Valuation Review caught up with Hal Humphreys, a veteran appraiser and partner/director of education at STORYBOARDEMP, LLC to get his on the appraisal profession.

Humphreys discussed a “persistent” appraisal industry, while also diving into the rise of hybrid appraisals.

Read on to learn more from our talk with Humphreys.

Valuation Review spoke with Frank Gregoire, Realtor and appraiser of Florida-based Gregoire & Gregoire, Inc, about the state of the appraisal profession and what lies ahead.

He first addressed specific matters regarding 2024.

Read on for the full conversation with Gregoire.

For over two decades, Tom Armstrong worked as a Certified General appraiser running a full-service appraisal firm with a personal specialty in Conservation Easements.

Valuation Review sat down with Armstrong, now the founder and chief architect of StartDeck.com, for an exclusive interview to discuss what gaps exist in appraising properties.

Read Part I of our feature with Armstrong.

Velox Valuations, a national real estate appraisal firm, is launching services in the greater Nashville and San Diego areas.

Jason Covington is starting the business in Nashville while Robert Long and David Lane are franchising with Velox in San Diego. We caught up with the trio of appraisers to further discuss the franchising of these new territories.

Read on for Part I of our discussion with the panel.

BBG Managing Director Matthew DeBlasio reached out to Valuation Review to share his thoughts about the end of the 421-a tax incentive.

This played a critical role in shaping New York City’s multifamily housing market for decades.

Read on for more of DeBlasio's thoughts on this matter.

The seniors housing sector ended 2024 with the highest investment volume since Q2 2022, buoyed by increased confidence in the capital markets and strong underlying fundamentals within the asset class.

These trends are anticipated to continue through 2025, as highlighted in a recent JLL report.

Read on to learn more.

STRATMOR Group recently released an article centering around artificial intelligence (AI). "All Aboard the AI Train: A Practical Roadmap for Lenders," is a comprehensive guide that shows lenders how to leverage AI to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and improve customer experience.

Property data curator ATTOM released its fourth-quarter 2024 report analyzing qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. In this report, ATTOM examined 3,783 zones that had at least five home sales in the fourth quarter.

Corporate Settlement Solutions, a full-suite provider of real estate settlement solutions, recently released results from its full-year 2024 Home Equity Valuation Analysis which shows a continued increase in the use of automated valuation models among lenders originating home equity loans.

Spring homesellers who listed their home for sale in the second half of May maximized their ’home’s sale price last year, according to a recent Zillow analysis.

Even so, the best time to list varies widely by area, Zillow research showed.

Read on for marketing numbers.

Real estate brokerage leaders are overwhelmingly optimistic about their economic, housing, and business outlooks for 2025, according to the latest Delta Real Estate Leadership Survey.

The annual study surveyed over 100 brokerage executives whose firms collectively generated more than half of all residential real estate transactions last year.

Read on to learn more.

The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation develops, interprets, and amends the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice on behalf of appraisers and users of appraisal services. Recently, the ASB addressed questions/concerns of appraisers by way of a Q&A format.

SingleSource Property Solutions, a provider of residential property services supporting the U.S. housing industry, recently announced a company promotion.

In February, The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) took a closer look at the work of the Appraiser Qualifications Board and its comprehensive review of the qualification criteria. This month, by way of its newsletter, TAF President Kelly Davids gives details on the work of the Board of Trustees.

Heritage Global Valuations, a division of Heritage Global Inc., an appraisal and liquidation firm, recently announced a key company appointment.