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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act introduces major appraisal reforms, including expanded FHA appraiser eligibility, workforce development initiatives, stronger Appraisal Subcommittee oversight, standardized Reconsideration of Value (ROV) procedures, and new consumer protections aimed at modernizing the appraisal industry.

IRS Notice 2026-40 introduces transitional guidance for Opportunity Zone 2.0, signaling a permanent shift in the program and creating new opportunities for appraisers and valuation professionals in investment analysis, redevelopment planning, and due diligence.

Mark Your Calendar for the 2026 Annual Meeting

Inside: AI advocacy at HUD, appraisal legislation in Congress, BRAVE commercial data standards

Ready to advance your designation? This blog explores why Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies / Part 1 is required core criteria for the CR credential and an important step on the SRA Designation pathway, and why the next synchronous session beginning July 7 is a great place to continue building your practice.

Explore OMB’s appraisal proposal, register for a free reserve studies webinar, and review new member benefits

Basic Appraisal Principles introduces new appraisal candidates to the foundational concepts that support credible valuation work, including property rights, value theory, legal considerations, economic principles, and introductory valuation methodology. Appraisal Institute’s July 7–17 live online course helps candidates build the professional framework needed for qualifying education, PAREA, and future appraisal assignments.

Explore why better data matters, register for our next free webinar, and tap into new resources.

Market analysis and highest and best use provide the foundation for credible residential valuation. This blog explores how these concepts influence appraisal decisions and how the Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use course helps appraisers build stronger analytical judgment.

A message from AI President Michael J. Acquaro-Mignogna, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS.