Appraisal Profession & Lender Information Sites

Reals.com		Real Estate Agent Directory.
Appraisal Foundation		The AF offers information on appraisal standards (USPAP) and is the fundamental source on appraiser qualifications.
The Appraisal Institute		The AI is the most highly regarded organization of professional appraisers worldwide. This site offers information on Designations, Courses and Seminars, Publications and offers a library for basic real estate research
Dept. Of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)		HUD's mission is a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American.  It was created as Cabinet-level agency by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965.
Veterans Affairs		The VA provides and promotes giving veterans the benefits they are entitled to including special housing to meet their needs.
Fannie Mae		Fannie Mae's goal is to help more families achieve the American dream of homeownership. They do that by providing financial products and services that make it possible for low-, moderate- and middle-income families to buy homes of their own. Since Fannie Mae began in 1968 they have helped more than 30 million families achieve the American dream of homeownership.
Freddie Mac		Freddie Mac is a shareholder-owned corporation whose people are dedicated to making the American dream of decent, accessible housing a reality. Since it's inception in 1970, Freddie Mac has financed homes for 20 million families -- equal to one of every six homes in America!
National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers		NAIFA is a full service, not-for-profit trade association founded in 1961 by appraisers for appraisers. NAIFA promotes networking, cooperation and fellowship among our nationwide membership of Professional Real Estate Appraisers.
NAR Appraisal Source		NAR Appraisal Source, the information powerhouse for REALTORŪ appraisers contains volumes of information and resources. Online publications, membership directory, national education calendar, links to important web sites, industry news and updates and much more are available through the site. .

Last modified December 3, 2005