Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps
In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the racial and ethnic gaps within the home purchase appraisal. Today we have Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and…
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Bracing for Impact: Navigating Accusations of Bias in Appraising
This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. As a black appraiser responsible for collateral risk at a mortgage bank,…
Freddie Mac Research Explores Causes for the Appraisal Valuation Gap for Homeowners in Minority Neighborhoods
MCLEAN, Va. Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released an analysis showing that appraisal values are more likely to fall below the contracted sale price of a…
The Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine has Arrived
Our latest edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine is now showing up in mailboxes all across the country! These valuable and helpful discussions range from…
The Infamous History of Zoning in the Housing Industry
In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the history of zoning in the housing industry and how past practices shape the problems we are currently experienced…
Race and the Property Valuation Industry
Many of you reading this are probably familiar with this case that recently went viral. A husband and wife requested a bank appraisal to refinance…
Does Your Appraisal Data Include Racial Bias?
Racial bias has been a hot button issue within the past year in the appraisal industry. We have all heard about racial bias, but are…
Racial and Ethnic Bias in the Appraisal Process
Today’s Buzzcast topic is the Racial and Ethnic Bias in the Appraisal Process with Jillian White, Head of Collateral for Better.com, and Joan Trice, Founder…
