The Appraisal Journal
AI's Quarterly Peer-Reviewed Journal
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The Appraisal Journal
Winner of a Gold Circle Award from The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE), the Journal is recognized as the appraisal profession's premier and academic publication. Over 16,000 appraisers and others rely on the Journal for well-researched, innovative and thought-provoking articles that help them thrive in their practice and advance the profession.
More than 350 pages are annually written by leading practitioners on topics ranging from how recessions impact the real estate market, to housing prices for foreign buyers, to special issues in land valuation, and so much more.

Past Issues List
Past issues of The Appraisal Journal give you continued access to a full range of topics written by leading practictioners with years of experience.
You can access the complete history of the Journal 24/7. The most recent issues are available here on the website while the complete history—since 1932—is archived at our Y.T. and Louise Lee Lum Library.
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Celebrating Our Contributors
Contributing authors to the Journal win awards for their insightful, engaging content. The Journal presents three annual awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the publication.
Armstrong/Kahn Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding original article published in the previous year.
Richard J. Roddewig, JD, MAI
“National Park Concessions: Valuation Concepts, Issues, and Controversies”
The Appraisal Journal, Summer 2021
Read the Article from our Winner
Swango Award
This award highlights the best original article on residential or general appraising, or technology-related topics.
Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA
“Valuation of Accessory Dwelling Units”
The Appraisal Journal, Fall 2021
Richard U. Ratcliff Award
This award recognizes the best original article written by an academic author.
Stanley D. Longhofer, PhD
“Land Values and External Obsolescence”
The Appraisal Journal, Spring 2021