Q: I am an FHA certified real estate appraiser. In one of your articles, you painted an inaccurate picture of FHA appraisers, stating that they are not qualified to identify defects in a home.

The removal of offers of buyer broker compensation from most MLSs across the country — as mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement — was a ...

Remodels or new flooring aren't necessary; buyers will often make their own updates. Sellers don't need to replace appliances; consider credits or price adjustments. Buyers handle appraisals, and ...

Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims of improper touching from multiple women. By Debra Kamin The vice ...

The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification exams were incorrectly scored. By Debra Kamin Debra ...