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Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed

History of waste, fraud & abuse at this rogue organization… Fannie Mae reported this week it had fired more than 100 employees for unethical conduct, including facilitation of fraud. Expect more such news as the…

Hybrid Appraisals – Flawed Data or Flawed Agenda?

Brian Zitin’s self-serving interpretation of Reggora’s survey results on hybrid appraisals is a textbook example of twisting flawed data to fit a preconceived flawed narrative. He triumphantly proclaims that 60% of appraisers plan to perform…

Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered

The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels of the organization. Alissa Akins, a former director at AI, blew the whistle…

Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser

Impersonating an Appraiser – The Costly Consequences of Playing Dress-Up in Real Estate. Being an appraiser isn’t for the faint of heart. The job requires thick skin, a strong moral compass, and an unwavering commitment…

NFHA Funding Dries Up

The NFHA is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade. The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has found itself in a precarious position as their funding well…

HUD Investigation Leads to Illegal Break-In & Evidence Tampering

Over the past four years, I have been subjected to a relentless, unjust investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – not because of any wrongdoing on my part, but simply…

AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit

Rocket Mortgage and the AMCs actively conceal this fee skimming from borrowers, never disclosing the proportion of the “appraisal fee” that is pocketed by the AMC rather than being paid to the appraiser. The class…

AMCs Overcharging Consumers? Morgan & Morgan Investigates

Morgan & Morgan, a prominent law firm, is currently investigating the practices of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) and their potential role in driving up the cost of appraisals for consumers. The firm is actively seeking…