Appraisal Buzzcast

Today on the Appraisal Buzz, host Hal Humphreys interviews Craig Capilla, Partner of Franklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla and one of the leading lawyers representing appraisers for the real estate appraisal industry. Craig tells us a bit about his history in the industry and how he ended up as a lawyer working with real estate appraisers. We also discuss some of the takeaways

On today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and our keynote Speaker this year at Valuation Expo. He is also the bestselling author of Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career.The valuation space is going through a lot of change right

In this week's episode, host Hal Humphreys talks with Kevin Hecht, Appraisal Training and Development Manager and Real Estate Economist for Mckissock. It seems like the market is starting to pick up for the spring across the nation, but we haven’t seen any significant interest rate changes. What appraisers can expect from the market in the near future? Why has supporting adjustme

Today, host Hal Humphreys chats with Jason Ferris, MAI, SRA and owner of Bell Ferris, Inc. Ferris discusses his background in the industry and his experience with Short Term Rentals. It seems like bringing up Short Term Rental valuation is the quickest way to start a fight on social media. Why is there such wild variance of opinions on how to handle these? What makes them so unique

This week on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys interviews Kelly Davids, President of The Appraisal Foundation. Davids discusses her background in the industry and how it led to her new role as president. What is her vision for the future of the industry? How can we all get involved with The Appraisal Foundation? What are some of the initiatives they are launching in the ne

Today on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys has a chance to speak with Pam Teel. Pam is the Owner of Teel Consulting Services, an AQB-Certified USPAP Instructor, and a real estate appraisal consultant, mentor, and instructor. In this episode, we chat about foreclosures, short sales, and more. The market has been hot for a long time, but as the time on market has increased r

In this week's episode, host Hal Humphreys interviews our guest Marty Wagar, President of Wagar & Associates and Instructor at Appraiser eLearning. Marty tell us about his unique history in the industry, why his first class with AeL is on Supporting Land Value, and why this class is so valuable to appraisers. His other class focuses on appraisal in the secondary mortgage market

In this week's episode, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Toni Moss, CEO of AmeriCatalyst LLC and Speaker on Climate Change and its effects on the mortgage industry. Moss discusses her experience in the real estate industry, her research and findings on extreme climate conditions, and how these impact home insurance, mortgages, and real estate at large. You won't want to miss this exc

Join us for today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, as host Hal Humphreys interviews Malinda Griffin, incoming President of the NAA. Malinda talks about her experience with the NAA, what's to come in the future, and why she believes appraiser conferences and networking are so crucial for both appraisers and trainees. The ACTS conference is only a month away! If you'd like to lea

This week on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys chats with Dan McAlister, VP of Product Management at Clear Capital. What is going on with the GSEs new UPD? There is something coming out on April 1st, and this is not a joke. Dan tells us about the launch and how it will affect the appraisal industry. What does this mean for the valuation space? Where do you see this going i