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The New URAR Rollout Has Begun: Are You Ready?
May 18, 2026
The redesigned URAR transition is approaching quickly. This new AI blog explores what UAD 3.6 changes for residential appraisers, why the shift is happening, and how practitioners can begin preparing now before the November deadline.
National Nominating Committee Nominates Dale C. Cooper, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS as 2027 AI Vice President
May 15, 2026
Dale C. Cooper, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, was nominated for 2027 Appraisal Institute Vice President by the AI National Nominating Committee at its May 13 meeting in Chicago.
Self Storage Shifts, UAD 3.6 Timeline + Member Benefits
May 12, 2026
Market moves in self storage, a rent-control webinar invite, UAD 3.6 transition details, and this week’s member perks.
Clearing the Air, Continued: What the AMC Defense Leaves Out
May 11, 2026
The AMC conversation continues. This blog features Designated Member Woody Fincham, SRA, responding to a recent AI blog on professionally led AMCs, offering another perspective.
Important Security Notice: Instructure (Canvas) Customer Cybersecurity Incident
May 7, 2026
Instructure (Canvas), our learning management system (LMS) provider, recently notified us of a customer cybersecurity incident.
Appraisals in 2026: Waivers, Capacity Signals + May Webinars and LDAC Deadline
May 5, 2026
What the latest waiver data means for volume, plus Crexi Intelligence (May 7), LDAC (register by May 8), and Rent Control in Transition (May 21).
President's Message
May 4, 2026
A message from AI President Michael J. Acquaro-Mignogna, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS.
Clearing the Air on “Hidden Fees” and the “Middleman” Myth: Why Professionally Led AMCs Matter
May 4, 2026
Learn what appraisal management companies do and why professionally led AMCs matter to appraiser relations, appraisal independence, and quality control in modern lending.
2nd Quarter Board of Directors Meeting Recap
Apr 28, 2026
Recap: Post Appraisal Institute 2Q Board Meeting
MISMO’s AVM Confidence Score + Upcoming Rent Control Webinar
Apr 28, 2026
What CCS means for appraisers, plus a free May 21 webinar and new learning + networking opportunities.

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