Trending Topics Series
Bringing you expert voices on relevant issues appraisers care about
The Next Generation of Commercial Appraisal Data: Understanding BRAVE
What is BRAVE, and why is it gaining attention across the commercial valuation industry? Join Jeff Garvin, MAI, of Bank OZK and Elaine D. Liz-Plowman, MAI, AI-GRS, of Hancock Whitney Corp. as they explore the BRAVE Appraisal Data Standard.
Reserve Studies for HOA & Condominium Associations - What Appraisers Need to Know
Reserve studies are increasingly shaping how community associations plan, fund, and disclose long‑term capital needs, and this has real implications for valuation, risk, and marketability.
Rent Control in Transition: National Trends and Valuation Implications
Participants will gain practical guidance on how to analyze rent-restricted properties, assess risk, and develop credible valuation conclusions for investors, lenders, and developers operating in regulated environments.
The Mortgage Modernization Push: What Washington Is Signaling on Valuation
What’s the policy direction and what are the early signals from FHFA, HUD/FHA, VA, CFPB, and the banking regulators? Our Government Relations team and outside lobbying consultants will provide a Washington rundown and translate it into practical impacts for valuation stakeholders.
