UAD 3.6 Is Coming: What Lenders and Realtors Need to Know Before November 2
If you’ve closed a conventional loan lately, you’ve probably heard the term UAD 3.6 floating around. Here’s the short version. Starting November 2, 2026, every new appraisal submitted to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac has to use the new format. The mandate follows each report’s initial submission date to the Uniform Collateral Data Portal. Submit […]
Kansas City Housing Affordability: 24-Year Analysis
24.2% Payment-to-Income, 2023 Worst affordability in 24 years 10.9% Payment-to-Income, 2012 Most affordable year on record 2021 “Overpriced” Year Was actually historically cheap Kansas City housing affordability has changed dramatically over the past 24 years. Most Kansas City homeowners, when asked when housing was most expensive, point to 2023 or 2024. They’re right — but […]
The Housing Market at a Crossroads: What’s Happening Nationally and What It Means for Kansas City
Kansas City home prices rose 6.7% year-to-date through March 2026. See what’s driving the KC housing market and what it means for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
The Role of Appraisals in Civil Litigation – What Attorneys Should Know
Dividing real estate assets in a divorce case isn’t always straightforward. When a home is one of the most significant marital assets, an accurate and defensible appraisal can make all the difference in achieving a fair resolution.