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PAL Act reaches the Senate, FHA opens UAD 3.6
Oct 13, 2026
Plus a new cost approach seminar for the new URAR and early bird pricing for New Orleans
Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
Oct 12, 2026
Strengthen market analysis and highest and best use skills in Appraisal Institute's on-demand online QE course.
President's Message
Oct 7, 2026
A message from AI President Michael J. Acquaro-Mignogna, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS.
Mortgage Threshold Update, FSA Rule Change, & Last Call for LRR
Sep 29, 2026
Coalition responds to proposed appraisal threshold increase, plus FSA opens door to non-appraiser evaluations.
Supervisory Appraiser and Trainee Appraiser Course
Sep 28, 2026
Understand supervisor and trainee responsibilities with Appraisal Institute's October 9 live online four-hour course.
Mortgage Threshold Update, FSA Rule Change, & Last Call for LRR
Sep 15, 2026
Coalition responds to proposed appraisal threshold increase, plus FSA opens door to non-appraiser evaluations.
15-Hour National USPAP Course for Appraiser Candidates
Sep 14, 2026
Begin the appraisal licensing path with Appraisal Institute's October 5-8 live online 15-Hour National USPAP Course
New Orleans Call for Proposals + State Legislative Update
Sep 1, 2026
Plus Schmutz Award nominations, 2027 volunteer applications, and the latest on appraisal waiver rates
A Complaint Is Not a Verdict: Guidance for Appraisers
Aug 31, 2026
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