The 2025 Appraisal Buzz Magazine just dropped!

The latest edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine is here!

This year, our magazine includes exclusive articles covering a wide range of topics, including disaster risk, adaptive reuse appraisals, the modular revolution, and more.

We’ve designed this magazine to help appraisers, AMCs, and lenders grow in every aspect of their business in this new age of appraisal. Here are just a couple of the articles you’ll want to check out:

Valuing the Old Made New by Hal Humphreys
An appraiser’s perspective on adaptive reuse.

The Modular Construction Revolution That Hasn’t Happened Yet by Ivan Rupnik
An exclusive Q&A with an architectural and urban design researcher.

The Ethics of Credibility in Appraisal by Tim Andersen
An exclusive Q&A with an architectural and urban design researcher.

Some other features we have in our magazine include funny Buzztoon comics, the latest tech tools to help you work smarter, and crazy stories from appraisers and readers like you! Read all this and more in the latest edition HERE. (Want to make sure you are receiving the print version of the Appraisal Buzz magazine in your mailbox? Sign up HERE.)

 

Take a sneak peek at this year’s schedule for Valuation Expo.

There are tons of new sessions, speakers, and sponsors this year! (Plus, check out the Val Expo page in our 2025 Appraisal Buzz Magazine (p. 26) for a discount code.)

Valuation Expo will be held at the Caesars Palace Hotel on August 19th-21st! Get up to 14 hours of continuing education, hear from top industry thought leaders, and experience our best lineup of trade show exhibitors yet! This is going to be a groundbreaking event. Join in on the fun and stay ahead of the curve in the appraisal space. Plus, it’s Vegas, baby!

The discounted ROOM BLOCK ends on July 19th, and it sells out FAST, so be sure to book your room today. The nightly rate is creeping up as the availability of rooms decreases. Click here to learn more and grab your room.

If you’re not familiar with this conference, check out our website for details on the event, courses, and free stuff for attendees. OR read on for more info:

Welcome to the Valuation Expo 2025, where smart appraisers from across the nation converge to Learn, Network, and Prosper. Held at the iconic Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from August 11-13. Join us as we delve into the future of appraisal with discussions on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae’s new URAR, cutting-edge technology, and data trends. Whether you’re an appraiser, part of an AMC, lender, technology company, software company, education, or involved in E&O Insurance, this conference is your premier opportunity to stay at the forefront of industry advancements. Don’t miss the chance to meet the decision makers and get the answers on the new URAR being implemented this year.

There are a variety of registration options for you to choose from. The minimum purchase is a Trade Show pass ($449). The Trade Show pass allows you to attend some free pre-conference sessions and the opening reception on the trade show floor Monday evening as well as full access to the trade show Tuesday and Wednesday. To add Continuing Education courses, including Pre-Conference (Monday – prices vary), the General Session (Tuesday and Wednesday – $500), or the Post-Conference courses (Thursday – prices vary) you will need to add these options when you register below. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO PAGE 26 in the magazine for a special discount!

For those new to this conference, explore our schedule for comprehensive information on courses. Monday kicks off with pre-conference CE options and the trade show floor’s opening reception. Tuesday and Wednesday feature a vibrant trade show hosting over 40 exhibitors, alongside the General Session offering an unmatched 14 hours of appraisal CE credits. To secure the best room rates at Caesars Palace, click on the Venue tab to check availability and benefit from significantly discounted rates. Act swiftly—these rooms will be in high demand.