THE APPRAISAL FOUNDATION UPDATE 1/18/23 (click here to download pdf)

Please let everyone know they may contact me at any time with questions. We do realize that there is misinformation put out there about the role and work of the Foundation and a major goal of the Foundation this year it to work to clear a lot of that misinformation up.

So if you every hear information about us, please check with us, as will be certain you get the correct details! Consider us a true source to be able to explain the work we do, as we are a fully transparent operation and deeply value being able to speak directly to those who have questions.

Lisa Desmarais,  Vice President, Appraisal Issues 
LisaD@appraisalfoundation.org 
202.624.3044 



Real World Adjustments by Joshua Walitt
Presentation 7.20.22


Make Your Case by Jo Stinett
Presentation 3.16.22
The link to Implicit Bias training is on slide 39: http://kirwaninstitute.osu.edu/implicit-bias-training/

Links to a couple of U.S. House Hearings since our meeting which may be of interest to some in the group.
One reasonably short one:
Strengthening Oversight and Equity in the Appraisal Process

One very long one -
Hybrid Hearing - Devalued, Denied, and Disrespected: How Home Appraisal Bias and... (EventID=114561)


The Accessory Dwelling Unit by Gary Harder 1/19/2022

Presentation ADU 01.19.22.pdf


Growing Forward -Population and Economic Trends in Colorado by Nancy Gedeon 11/17/21
CAREA 2021.11.17 Demography presentation.pdf


Market Analysis in a HOT market by JoAnn Apostol 9/15/21
Market Analysis in a HOT Market PPT.pdf


Highest and Best Use and the URAR, presented by Edd Gillespie 2018/09/19/2018
Highest_BestUse.pdf


Common Appraisal Report Errors, presented by Walter Sorrentino, DORA Investigator 2018/07/182018 - BOREA Investigations.pdf


Recognizing Manufactured and Modular Homes, presented by Dave David M. Ehrnstein 2017/09/20Recognizing Manufactured and Modular Homes.pdf

APB Advisory on Seller Concessions  CLICK HERE 


CAREA 3.19.14 - Marcia Waters Presentation.docx

Mobile Presentation - Pam Herre.pdf

NEW UAD Specifications 11.22.2013.pdf

FNMA UAD Overview 6.2013.pdf

2012_Carea_January Mtg-Residential Architecture for Appraisers-FINAL.pdf



© Colorado Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software