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    March 03, 2026
    FHA Attic Advocacy, Indiana Liability Reform & March Learning Opportunities
    AI presses FHA for clarity, Indiana passes key reform, and March programs are filling fast.
     February 24, 2026
    Fannie Mae Expands CU Access to AMCs — What You Need to Know
    Get clarity on the policy change and join our upcoming webinar for details and context.
     February 17, 2026
    REO Valuation at Scale Is a Market Signal, Not Just a Number
    In distressed markets, appraisal quality shapes neighborhoods, comparables, and broader market integrity.
     February 10, 2026
    AI Urges HUD to Restore Evidence-Based Fair Housing Enforcement
    Our new comment letter supports fair housing goals while calling for balanced, data-driven accountability.
     February 03, 2026
    NAR’s 2026 MLS Policy Shift: What It Means for Appraisers
    NAR’s updated MLS policy puts decisions in local hands, creating new risks and opportunities for appraisers.
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    Real Estate Horizons

    Take a minute to scroll through the latest major real estate industry stories Appraisal Institute has curated just for you. Please visit our Newsroom for more industry news.
    Localities Try Vacant Land Taxes, Mansion Taxes and Second Home Taxes, while States Stick to Same-old Tax-cut Strategies

    Localities Try Vacant Land Taxes, Mansion Taxes and Second Home Taxes, while States Stick to Same-old Tax-cut Strategies
    Jul 21, 2026
    Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy | In 2026, facing fiscal strain, some localities (NYC, Hawaii County, Chicago) are adopting new taxes on wealth/real estate for revenue, while many states (Florida, Iowa, Wyoming, and others) push property tax cuts that critics warn will undermine budgets and favor the wealthy.
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    Montana Is Selling More State Trust Land Than It’s Buying

    Montana Is Selling More State Trust Land Than It’s Buying
    Jul 21, 2026
    Montana Free Press | Montana's 23-year-old "land banking" program hasn't purchased replacement trust land since 2018 due to hot real estate markets and bureaucratic constraints, even as it has sold 225 cabin/homesite parcels since then, prompting concerns from advocates about losing public land access opportunities and $5.5 million funds diverting away in 2028.
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    Who Will Buy Baby Boomers’ Houses? The Question That Could Shape the 2030s

    Who Will Buy Baby Boomers’ Houses? The Question That Could Shape the 2030s
    Jul 18, 2026
    Newsweek | As baby boomers (holding about $18-19 trillion in real estate) approach their "silver tsunami" of downsizing, selling, or passing on homes, experts say the transfer will be gradual, not sudden, with homes located in job centers staying valuable while retirement-destination properties may struggle to sell.
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    Real Estate Researchers Uncover Hidden Complexities of Home Solar

    Real Estate Researchers Uncover Hidden Complexities of Home Solar
    Jul 15, 2026
    Fresno State Today | A Fresno State study found solar panels' effect on home prices depends on marketing: Listings specifying ownership (owned/leased/power purchase agreement) raised prices by about12%, while vague mentions without ownership details lowered prices nearly 5%.
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    What's the Land Worth at Golf's Greatest Courses?

    What's the Land Worth at Golf's Greatest Courses?
    Jun 30, 2025
    Golf Digest | Golf's priciest land: Indian Creek Country Club in Florida's ultra-exclusive "Billionaire's Bunker" is valued at $3 billion to $5 billion. LACC, Pebble Beach, and Wynn Golf Club also rank high. Analysts argue these courses preserve, not threaten, surrounding luxury real estate values.
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    The 30-year Fixed Mortgage Was Supposed To Be Predictable. Two Costs Quietly Broke that Promise

    The 30-year Fixed Mortgage Was Supposed To Be Predictable. Two Costs Quietly Broke that Promise
    Jun 27, 2025
    Fortune | Homeownership costs extend far beyond mortgage rates: 76% of surveyed homeowners say property taxes exceeded budgets, insurance premiums rose 46% since 2021, and hidden costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance) now total over $21,000 annually nationally.
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    Real Estate in the Next Cycle: A New Generation of Investment Ideas for the Built Environment

    Real Estate in the Next Cycle: A New Generation of Investment Ideas for the Built Environment
    Jun 26, 2025
    Observer Research Foundation | Real estate is regaining favor as an inflation hedge amid geopolitical and fiscal turmoil. Key themes shaping the next investment cycle: rising capital costs, generational wealth transfer, trade realignment, demographic shifts, urban agglomeration, and climate resilience, which will require new strategies beyond traditional
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    Farm Real Estate Values: What Sellers, Buyers, and Families Need to Know

    Farm Real Estate Values: What Sellers, Buyers, and Families Need to Know
    Jun 25, 2025
    ABP Daily | Canadian farmland values keep rising (9.3% nationally, 11.4% in Alberta in 2025), driven by cropland demand and scarcity. Rural real estate experts explain valuation factors such as soil, location, and leases, and offer tips on buying, selling, and succession planning.
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    How Much Does Inflation Distort the Trend Toward Larger CRE Deals?

    How Much Does Inflation Distort the Trend Toward Larger CRE Deals?
    Jun 24, 2025
    Situs Group | Adjusting the $10 million "large deal" threshold for inflation reveals real shifts: industrial's move toward large deals is genuine, office's apparent rise was mostly bracket creep (real share fell), multifamily shows long-term growth interrupted by rate hikes, and retail remains a midmarket ($1 million to $10 million) story.
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    Have We Officially Entered an AI bubble? Just Look at San Francisco’s Bonkers Housing Market

    Have We Officially Entered an AI bubble? Just Look at San Francisco’s Bonkers Housing Market
    Jun 23, 2025
    The Independent | San Francisco's AI boom has sent home prices soaring: the median hit $2 million in March, with homes selling at 124% of asking. Massive incoming IPOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX could intensify the frenzy further, though some warn the market mirrors pre-dot-com-bust conditions.
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    Comically Small NJ Home Listed for $500,000—as Seller Tries to Capitalize on “Extremely Low Inventory,”

    Comically Small NJ Home Listed for $500,000—as Seller Tries to Capitalize on “Extremely Low Inventory,”
    Jun 20, 2025
    New York Post | A tiny one-bed, one-bath New Jersey home is listed at $499,000, well below Bergen County's $799,000 median. With only five active local listings, the seller is betting buyers will pay for the NYC-adjacent address and no HOA over the property's modest size.
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    $75 Million Boca Raton Mansion Was the Most Expensive Home Sold in US in May

    $75 Million Boca Raton Mansion Was the Most Expensive Home Sold in US in May
    Jun 19, 2025
    South Florida Sun Sentinel | A Boca Raton waterfront mansion sold for $75 million in May, a new city record and the priciest US home sale that month. South Florida's ultra-luxury market is booming, fueled by scarce inventory, zero state income tax, and waterfront appeal drawing wealthy buyers from across the country.
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    Wellness Real Estate Is Trending Among the Rich—And They’ll Pay a 25% Premium on Homes to Help Them Live Longer

    Wellness Real Estate Is Trending Among the Rich—And They’ll Pay a 25% Premium on Homes to Help Them Live Longer
    Jun 18, 2025
    Yahoo Finance | Celebrity-name cachet is fading in luxury real estate. Wealthy buyers are skewing younger andnow prioritize quality, value, and wellness features. Demand for health-optimized homes has more than doubled in five years, commands a 10%–25% price premium, and is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030.
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    Why Are US Home Prices Still So High?

    Why Are US Home Prices Still So High?
    Jun 18, 2025
    Home Buying Institute | ​​​​​​​US home prices stay high due to tight supply, rate-locked sellers, slow new construction, and persistent buyer demand. The median home hit $429,300 in May 2026—the 35th straight month of year-over-year gains—and relief is unlikely before 2027 or beyond.
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    Effective Strategies for Managing an Appraiser Shortage

    Effective Strategies for Managing an Appraiser Shortage
    Jun 8, 2025
    ABA Banking Journal | The financial industry faces an appraiser shortage: Numbers have declined 20% in five years while commercial real estate loan volume grew 6% annually. Lenders should pay appraisers fairly, use alternative valuation products when allowed, focus reviews on material errors, and proactively build appraiser pipelines.
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