Best The Appraisal Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the AQB’s Overhaul: A Conversation with The Appraisal Foundation 28:42

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Big changes are on the horizon for the appraisal profession. In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Lisa Desmarais, Vice President of Appraisal Issues at The Appraisal Foundation, to discuss the AQB’s comprehensive review of the new appraiser qualification criteria. From education and experience requirements to…

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Episode 203: Public trust as the foundation of USPAP 6:48

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This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about why public trust is the foundation of USPAP.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2349: Massive Housing Demand Opportunity: How Declining Household Sizes and Marriage Rates Drive Real Estate Profits 31:49

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Jason discusses various economic and cultural trends impacting real estate investment. The core argument revolves around the decline in household size due to factors like lower marriage and fertility rates, the rise of feminism, and government policies like welfare programs, which consequently increases demand for housing units. Jason connects thes…

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2348 FBF: Mitchell Zuckoff – How To Spot Bad Deals & The Original Ponzi Scheme with Author & Professor at Boston University 47:07

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 457 published last December 27, 2014. Jason is extremely excited about the upcoming Meet the Masters event and hopes you'll be able to join him this year. In his Creating Wealth intro, he talks about Houston, oil prices, the negatives of investing in North Dakota, and looking out for the crooks that just want t…

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2347: Co-Living Secrets: Unlocking 37% Annual ROI and 14% Cash-on-Cash Returns 31:40

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Today's episode is an excerpt from Jason's Wednesday masterclass podcast focusing on co-living as a real estate investment strategy, featuring an expert named Eric Halverson, focusing particularly on the Phoenix market. Jason explains his previous skepticism and newfound confidence in co-living due to the increasing housing shortage and shrinking a…

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Put Your Valuation Skills to the Test—The Fun Way 28:32

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Think you can nail a home’s value just by looking at the listing photos and a few details? In this episode, Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with Doug Weitzbuch, the TV-producer-turned-game-designer behind Housle (HOU$LE)—a daily real estate price-guessing game that’s equal parts trivia, strategy, and addictive fun. Doug shares how his backg…

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Episode 204: The Appraisal Profession Takes Shape 5:00

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2346 FBF: The Implications of America’s Past, Present & Future with Peter Zeihan Author of ‘The Accidental Superpower’ 48:13

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 442, published last November 22, 2014 Geography and demographic patterns prove their importance in the discussions featured on today’s Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks to Peter Zeihan, author of The Accidental Superpower, about the many factors which have affected the economic and social growth of Amer…

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2345: Save $1,100 on Average: Lowering Your Home’s Property Tax Bill with Ownwell CEO Colton Pace 17:03

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Jason interviews Colton Pace, the founder and CEO of OwnWell, who explains how his company helps homeowners reduce their property tax assessments through data mining and targeted marketing. Colton discusses the company's success rate in helping customers save money through property tax appeals, with their service operating on a contingency fee basi…

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A Veteran-Powered Approach to Valuation 17:47

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In this episode, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Jeanette McLain, President of ValorValuations, to talk about her unique journey into the appraisal industry and why she built a Veteran-powered company. Jeanette shares how she creates a powerful team in the valuation space, the alternative valuation products they’re delivering, and how they’re ada…

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2344 FBF: Exporting Free Trade & Warfare with Sean Haugh - 2014 Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate in North Carolina 57:51

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 427 published last October 17, 2014 On today’s Creating Wealth Show, Jason Hartman talks about the vital side of investing that is construction cost. As an investor within real estate, it’s so important to know the situation, whether it be adjusting how much you pay contractors to match with the area itself or …

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2343: Long-Term Strategies for Ultimate Tax Deferral: Understanding Depreciation, Cost Segregation and Mastering 1031 Exchanges with Jack Evans 36:01

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Jason addresses investors, first focusing on personal finance issues like taxes then discusses the current state and future of the housing market. He shares optimistic news regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts and the resulting positive impact on housing demand, predicting a surge in potential buyers and subsequent bidding wars due to low inventory.…

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UAD 3.6 Is Here: What Appraisers Need to Know 17:06

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The UAD 3.6 rollout is here—are you ready? In this episode, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Jake Lew to talk about what limited production means for appraisers right now, how adoption may unfold, and how to prepare for the future. Jake also shares insights from his recent Valuation Expo main stage appearance, where he tackled the pros and cons of…

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Episode 202: How Does Appraisal Fit Into the Idea of a Profession? 5:07

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Lisa and Amy dive into a discussion about what makes appraisal a profession on this week's USPAP Talk.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2342 FBF: Big China with Consuelo Mack Host of ‘WealthTrack’ on PBS & Former Editor of ‘The Asian Wall Street Journal Report’ 36:42

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 431 published last October 28, 2014. The impact of technology and the future of development plays a big part in today’s Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks about America’s growing role in this changing society, and makes particular note of the ever-increasing contributions of Generation Y. Later, he invit…

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2341: The Influence of Charlie Kirk, Housing Shortage, Not Oversupply: Kevin Erdman Debunks the 2008 Great Recession Myth 50:53

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Jason talks about political violence and media coverage, followed by an analysis of the housing market and recent rate cuts. He introduced various investment opportunities, including co-living properties and home equity investments, while dis…

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A Fresh Take On Appraisal Basics 20:54

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The appraisal industry is changing fast—and new voices are stepping up to the plate. Today, host Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with first-time Valuation Expo attendee Megan Johnson Judd. Megan shares her journey into the profession, what inspired her to create the 10,000-member Facebook group Appraisal Basics, and how she’s helping apprai…

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Episode 201: What is a Professional Standard? 5:24

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Lisa and Amy continue their new USPAP Talk series by discussing what constitutes a professional standard.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2340 FBF: The Power of Belief with Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler Pioneering Psychologist & Author of ‘How Successful People Think Smart’ 1:09:06

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This Flashback Friday and 10th episode is from Creating Wealth 410, published last September 8, 2014. Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler is a doctor of psychology with over 45 years of pioneering brain/mind research experience. In addition to teaching mind power methods in universities and corporations, she was invited by former President Jimmy Carter to suppor…

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2339: The Housing Deficit Explained: Millions of Buyers, Limited Homes and Why "Doomers" Keep Getting It Wrong 26:40

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday In the introduction, Jason primarily focuses on two key topics: upcoming investment opportunities and a signific…

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AI’s Role in the Next Era of Appraisals 22:40

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On this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Humza Ahmed, founder of Automax AI, to talk about how artificial intelligence is already helping appraisers save time and adapt to structured data requirements. From comps to report generation to safeguarding client data, Humza shares how his AI “copilot” can turn days of …

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Episode 200: The Launch of USPAP Talk! 6:03

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Lisa and Amy are back with a brand new special series on Appraiser Talk: USPAP Talk! Tune in to hear why they wanted to launch this new special series of episodes.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2338 FBF: Why the US Dollar Will NOT Collapse with Joel Skousen Publisher of the ‘World Affairs Brief’ 47:41

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday This Flashback Friday is from episode 418 published last September 26, 2014. Joel Skousen is a survivalist autho…

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2337: Asset Inflation Vs. Consumer Price Inflation | Lords of Easy Money: FED Broke the Economy by Christopher Leonard 37:43

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday Jason welcomes Christopher Leonard, a journalist and author, primarily focusing on his book, "The Lords of Easy …

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A Lender’s Take on AI in Valuation 21:30

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This week, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Nathan Funston of The Federal Savings Bank to unpack the pros and cons of AI in the valuation process. Nathan shares insights from his recent Valuation Expo presentation, covering the biggest opportunities for efficiency and consistency, as well as the risks and pitfalls appraisers need to be watching cl…

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2336 FBF: An ‘Anarcho-Capitalist Manifesto' with Lew Rockwell Libertarian Author & Founder of the Ludwig von Mises Institute 47:53

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 402, published last August 20, 2014. Lew Rockwell is an American libertarian author and editor, self-professed anarcho-capitalist, a promoter of the Austrian School of economics, and founder and chairman of the Ludwig von Mises Institute. His website LewRockwell.com was founded in 1999 and features articles and…

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2335: Michael Zuber: Debunking Doomers and Creating Wealth in Real Estate 36:26

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday Jason and Michael Zuber of https://onerentalatatime.com/ discuss the current real estate market, emphasizing tha…

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How can appraisers get ready to do floor plans with UAD 3.6? 15:21

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With UAD 3.6, a floor plan will be required for some appraisals, i.e., desktops, hybrids, property data collections, and in traditional appraisals when there's functional obsolescence. Meet software engineer and apprAIz CEO Narainder Chandwani, one of the creators of a new tool appraisers can use to create a floor plan and comply with UAD 3.6 requi…

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Summer Throwback: What is highest and best use and why does it matter? 5:05

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Lisa and Amy round out their summer throwback series by revisiting an episode on highest and best use. Tune in on September 8th when Appraiser Talk returns with an exciting new series!By The Appraisal Foundation

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2334 FBF: Investment Fraud on Wall Street with John Lawrence Allen Former LA Deputy District Attorney & Author of ‘Make Wall Street Pay You Back’ 49:37

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 388, published last July 16, 2014. John Lawrence Allen is a securities litigation attorney helping investors recover funds lost through investment fraud or incompetence. He’s a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and author of the new book, “Make Wall Street Pay You Back.” Allen talks about the dirty tr…

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2333: Real Estate Investing Insights: Navigating the Golden Age, Housing Market Secrets, the Lock-in Effect & Stubborn Sellers 30:29

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Today Jason is in Sedona, Arizona, discussing the current state of technology and living standards while sharing insights about the real estate market and his personal experiences as a house hunter. He analyzed various market trends, including inventory levels, housing affordability, and the future of real estate investments, particularly focusing …

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AI Meets UAD 3.6: The Future of Appraisal Inspections 25:44

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In this episode of Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Hansel Dobbs, General Manager and Chief Appraiser at Inspectify, to explore how AI tools are helping appraisers prepare for UAD 3.6. From streamlining inspections and data capture to improving handoffs between trainees and supervisors, Hansel shares how his new AI-powered inte…

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Summer Throwback: Are there "typical" adjustments that are considered standard in the profession? 4:52

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Lisa and Amy talk about adjustments on this week's summer throwback.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2332 FBF: The Corporatization of America with Ray Bourhis Attorney & Author of the Fictional Political Satire ‘Revolt: The Secession of Mill Valley’ 25:47

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 385 published last June 16, 2014. Ray Bourhis is a partner with the law firm of Bourhis & Wolfson in San Francisco, California, specializing in insurance bad-faith litigation. A graduate of Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, Bourhis has been a court-appointed Special Master overseeing reforms…

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2331: Crisis & Opportunity: John Mauldin's Predictions for the Next Decade (Debt, AI, Robotics) 26:26

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Jason and John Mauldin discuss the current state of the housing market, noting at while some areas face a shortage due to regulations and high costs, others have a surplus of homes. They highlight the impact of high mortgage rates relative to housing prices, pushing some into the rental market. Jason mentioned a record number of new apartment deliv…

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An Inside Look at UAD 3.6 20:05

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UAD 3.6 is here—and in this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Ken DeFeo, Senior Director of Collateral Policy at Fannie Mae, and one of the architects behind this major overhaul. They break down what UAD 3.6 actually is, why it’s more than just a formatting change, and what lenders need to be doing right now to avoid chaos down the line. From t…

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Summer Throwback: What's the difference between an appraisal and the authentication of fine art? 5:07

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Lisa and Amy are revisiting one of their personal property specific episodes in today's Summer Throwback.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2330 FBF: Power & Strategy with Robert Greene Best-Selling Author of ‘Mastery, Power & Seduction’ & ‘The 48 Laws of Power 40:43

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This Flashback Friday, which is also a 10th Episode is from episode 330 and was published August 2, 2013. Robert Greene, best-selling author of such books as The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, The 50th Law (with rapper 50 Cent), and Mastery, joins Jason to talk about his wheelhouse topics – power and strategy. Spo…

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2329: Gold That Pays You: Solving the Age-Old Problem of Non-Yielding Gold with Keith Weiner 29:45

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Today's focus is on gold as an ancient monetary value and addressing the challenge of earning a yield on gold. Jason also invites listeners to join an upcoming Jason Hartman University workshop in Phoenix at the end of September, which includes a bonus property tour and emphasizes learning the math of income property. Jason also mentions a mastercl…

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Behind the New URAR: A Conversation with Scott Reuter 16:42

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This week, Freddie Mac’s Chief Appraiser Scott Reuter joins the Buzzcast for a deep dive into the upcoming rollout of UAD 3.6 and the dynamic new URAR. What does “limited production” starting September 8th mean for appraisers, lenders, and tech providers? How will the new form reshape everything from inspections to closing? Scott shares what to exp…

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Summer Throwback: Can a borrower be an intended user of an appraisal report? 5:29

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Building off last week's throwback, Lisa and Amy are sharing another past episode focusing on intended users.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2328 FBF: The Future of Longevity Science with Dr. John Rush & The Perils of High Frequency Trading with Michael Lewis Author of ‘Flash Boys’ 1:04:29

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 370, published last April 7, 2014. Jason Hartman talks about Michael Lewis's new book "Flash Boys" and comments the on the excellent CBS 60 Minutes segment discussing high-frequency trading and how the stock market, according to Michael Lewis and many other experts, is rigged. Then, Jason interviews Dr. Rush fr…

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2327: Aiming For the Longterm: Building Wealth Over Time | Client Case Study with Jonathan Hau 27:08

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Today, Jason's client, real estate investor Jonathan Hau discusses his journey from a software career to full-time real estate, emphasizing his discovery of leverage as a wealth-building tool. He explains how his personal residence accidentally became his first rental property and highlights the benefits of self-managing properties over hiring prop…

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Case Dismissed: Lawsuits and Liability for Appraisers 15:46

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The legal landscape for appraisers is shifting—and fast. With lawsuits on the rise, today’s episode dives into what every appraiser needs to know. Host Hal Humphreys is joined by Isaac Peck, President of OREP Insurance, who recently published an article on a major win in a high-profile discrimination lawsuit. Isaac breaks down what happened, why it…

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Summer Throwback: Who is the intended user? 6:58

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Lisa and Amy continue their Summer Throwback series with an episode about intended users from the archives.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2326 FBF: The Science of Winning and Losing with Po Bronson Author, Journalist with the NY Times & Creator of 'The $treet' on FOX 1:02:10

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 368 published last March 14, 2014. Join Jason Hartman as he discusses opening the books on government spending and things, like geography, age, pedigree, etc. that are less meaningful than ever before in history. All of these items have broad implications economically, socially and for real estate investors. Di…

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2325: Unlock Tax-Free Wealth: Mastering the Self-Directed Roth IRA Like Peter Thiel with Adam Bergman 37:42

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Jason focuses today on financial wisdom and the real estate market. He emphasizes the importance of taking action over endless information gathering for personal growth and financial success. Jason then shifts to housing appreciation rates over the past decade, highlighting how income property is a robust, tax-advantaged asset class focused on yiel…

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Is This the End of Traditional Appraising? 16:07

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Today, we’re digging into one of the hottest debates in the valuation world: is the appraisal clipboard officially dead? Host Hal Humphreys welcomes back Tony Pistilli—our very first Buzzcast guest ever—to talk about his recent article that's stirring up strong reactions across the industry. With the new UAD format reshaping boots-on-the-ground app…

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Summer Throwback: Why isn't the federal government in charge of writing these standards? 5:50

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Lisa and Amy are sharing their favorite episodes of the podcast this summer. Next up, a closer look at the appraiser regulatory system.By The Appraisal Foundation

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2324 FBF: Investment Markets & Golf with Kevin Armstrong Formerly of ANZ Group’s Private Bank and Author of ‘Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys, & Bears’ 58:11

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 351, published last December 4, 2013. Kevin Armstrong is the former Chairman of the ANZ Group's Regional Investment Committee and former chief investment officer for ANZ Group's private bank. He's the author of, "BULLS, BIRDIES, BOGEYS & BEARS: The Remarkable & Revealing Relationship Between Golf & Investment M…