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Remember when the GSEs swore a brand-new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) would roll out in 2020? Then 2021. Then 2022. 2024. The current timetable says: pilot on Sept 8 2025, broad release Jan 26 2026, mandatory by that fall and old ways of doing things dead by spring 2027. Fine print:
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Have you ever received one of those letters that makes your heart drop? The ones that seem to carry more weight than your usual revision requests or complaints? I recently had one of those moments. At first, I thought it was just another revision request, but as I read between the lines, it became c...
You might not think it’s possible, but I’ve learned firsthand that small actions can have a big impact. There was a time when I felt a little defeated by the system. I was involved in politics for years, pushing hard for change, only to feel like my voice was getting lost in the noise. After some ye...
In both business and life, there’s one simple truth I’ve come to appreciate: you don’t get what you don’t ask for.
This morning, a small but powerful experience reminded me of this principle. I’ve been working hard to improve my Airbnb listings and ensure my guests leave positive, honest reviews. O...
Recently, I had an interesting lunch experience that made me think about how we, as valuation professionals, can improve our services by simplifying processes and systems. I walked into a steakhouse for a quick solo lunch, and they had something called the "executive lunch." It was a simple, three-i...
If you'd asked me several months ago whether I'd be so focused on ChatGPT and other AI models, I probably would have said no. But as I’ve spent more time exploring these technologies, I’ve realized something crucial: AI isn’t just a passing trend. It's transforming the way we work as appraisers—and ...
