News From The Appraisal Institute

House Passes Amendment to Codify FAA Appraisal Procedure for Acquired Property
Fannie, Freddie May Go Back to GSE Roots
Fannie to Require Electronic Appraisals to Comply with MISMO XML Standard
Fed's Housing Efforts Stymied by Rising Interest Rates
FHA Releases Mortgagee Letter on Manufactured Homes, Property Considerations
New Mortgage Bills Enacted to Help Distressed Homeowners
FHA Critical of Mortgagee Review Board; FHA Sanctions More than 100 Lenders
Appraisal Language Included in Neighborhood Stabilization Program
HUD Releases New Single-Family Lender's Guide
HUD to Move Forward on RESPA Reform; Withdraws “Required Use” Definition
Inside the Beltway: H.R. 1728 and the HVCC
New Appraisals of National Forest Land Likely to Raise Recreational Housing Fees
Obama Administration Announces New Details on Making Home Affordable Program