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The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board announced on August 11, 2022, that it was extending the current USPAP another year through the end of 2023. The next published edition will be effective January 1, 2024.

Taking the Core Course in Appraisal Studies can be overwhelming to new appraisers.  It is like learning an entirely new language or learning the correct language for concepts absorbed through prior business practices.  A significant amount of information is presented in a short amount of time, and sometimes it is difficult to take in all the nuances and apply them to your appraisal practice...

I have been reviewing the general media, interior design professional publications, and other industry sources to spot the interior design trends for 2022 that are most likely to affect the value of personal property values. Changes in design preferences can help forecast fundamental shifts in market pricing that we as appraisers must recognize.

This year, ISA honored its much-deserving 2022 award recipients at the Annual Business Meeting & Awards program on May 31. Please join in congratulating the individuals below for their significant contributions and service to ISA and its members.