I met Josh Wood JD, MAI, AI-GRS my first year at LDAC when he weighed in during a session and I quickly identified him as the smartest person in the room. He mentioned that he wrote and taught courses and I knew instantly that he’d be a great fit to teach for the NCAI. We hosted him for a two-day symposium in Charlotte last year and the feedback on the courses Josh wrote was resoundingly positive.

As a result, we’re hosting him again this year for the second Annual Valuation Law Symposium in Raleigh, NC on June 11^th. This year’s symposium features five topics from Josh, and we’ve intentionally tailored the program to cater to residential appraisers as well as commercial.

Originally published in the May 5, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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The Appraisal Institute has announced that CEO John Udelhofen, who is currently on medical leave, will be stepping down from his position at the end of June. The Board of Directors and Executive Committee thank John for his service since joining the Appraisal Institute in May 2024 and assuming the CEO role in September 2024, and wish him the best in the weeks and months ahead.

2027 Slate of NCAI Officers, Directors, Regional Representatives, and Alternate Regional Representatives

 This slate is presented by the North Carolina Chapter 2026 Nominating Committee which is comprised of: Kelli Kline Mayhew, MAI, SRA (Chair); Matt Benyon, MAI, Jamie Vogel, SRA, Keith Bolte, Jr., MAI, AI-GRS, and David Ivey, MAI, AI-GRS.

This slate of nominees will be on the agenda for a vote of approval by chapter members at the 2nd Quarter 2026 Chapter Business Meeting to be held on June 10th, 2026 at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC.

Originally published in the April 28, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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The MISMO AVM Common Confidence Score (CCS) is a proposed industry standard for describing how much “confidence” an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) has in its value estimate for a specific property. In plain terms, CCS is meant to make confidence scores comparable across vendors, so a “75” (or whatever scale is used) means the same general level of reliability irrespective of who produced the AVM.

Originally published April 25, 2026, by Elevation Strategies
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Although the NC General Assembly usually doesn't get involved in property tax discussions, this year is different. Various local property revaluations this year have resulted in property values going up by fairly significant margins, resulting in citizens reaching out to legislators asking for help.

Originally published April 25, 2026, by Elevation Strategies
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The NC General Assembly passes a regulatory reform bill practically every session, and we expect this year will be no different. These bills usually contain a myriad of policies that make changes to regulations regarding a wide variety of industries.

NCAI’s Member Spotlight highlights professionals across our network. This feature introduces Ryan Hlubb, Jr. and his journey in the appraisal industry.

My journey into the appraisal business runs in my blood. My grandfather, Paul Hlubb, built a career in this profession from the ground up, and my father, Ryan Hlubb, followed in his footsteps so by the time I came along, the world of valuation was less of a foreign concept and more a common dinner table conversation. Growing up immersed in that environment made the decision to join the profession feel less like a choice and more like a natural next step.

Originally published in the April 14, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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The Appraisal Institute’s National Nominating Committee is scheduled to interview two candidates for 2027 AI Vice President during its May 13 meeting in Chicago.

Originally published in the April 14, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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We’re excited to announce that the newly enhanced Find an Appraiser directory is now live. 

Originally published in the March 31, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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The BRAVE (Banking Real Estate Appraisal Valuation Exchange) standard has been released to pair the appraisal PDF with a structured, spreadsheet‑friendly data file. That consistent dataset can become a “source of truth” inside financial institutions, supporting commercial appraisal review, underwriting decisions, and portfolio monitoring throughout the life of the loan.

Originally published in the March 24, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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Two recent policy developments are shaping the future of mortgage lending—and creating an important opportunity for the appraisal profession to engage.

Originally published March 17, 2026, by the NC Appraisal Board
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The North Carolina Appraisal Board has commenced rulemaking for 2026. A public hearing on the proposed changes will be held at 9:00 am on April 7, 2026, at the Board's office at 5830 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC. Written comments will be accepted until May 15, 2026. Comments may be emailed to Mindy Sealy at [email protected], or may be mailed to 5830 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. The proposed rules are available on our website at ncappraisalboard.org/rules-regulations-1.

Originally published March 17, 2026, by the NC Appraisal Board
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All trainees, licensed residential, certified residential, and certified general appraisers are required to complete the 2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP course by May 31, 2026, to renew on time. All registrations, licenses and certificates expire on June 30, 2026, and must be renewed before this date to maintain an active status. If you do not renew by June 30, 2026, your registration, license, or certificate will expire. Any person who acts as a trainee, licensed, or certified real estate appraiser while expired shall be subject to disciplinary action and penalties as prescribed by the NC Appraiser’s Act. Online renewals will begin on May 1, 2026.

Originally published in the March 17, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan housing package to improve affordability and expand the housing supply nationwide. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed 89 to10 and includes provisions to boost housing availability, modernize federal programs, and ease market pressures on homebuyers.

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The Administration recently issued an Executive Order aimed at expanding access to mortgage credit and addressing housing affordability. The order directs federal financial regulators to review mortgage-related regulations that may affect credit availability—an effort that could lead to significant policy changes, including rules affecting real estate appraisal requirements.

Originally published in the March 10, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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The Appraisal Institute is pleased to recognize Kelli Kline Mayhew, MAI, SRA, as a recipient of the Women’s Initiative SPOTLIGHT Award, which honors individuals who demonstrate leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to advancing women in the appraisal profession.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Lost Worlds Brewing on March 12 for NCAI’s 2026 Q1 Chapter Business Meeting and WIN Conference Reception. The evening brought members together for networking, chapter updates, and a chance to connect with colleagues from across the state.

WIN Conference attendees joined the reception to celebrate and connect over drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

The North Carolina Chapter of the Appraisal Institute hosted its inaugural WIN Conference on March 12, 2026, at the Canopy Realtor Association Building in Charlotte, NC. The full-day event brought together real estate professionals from across the state for engaging sessions, networking, and professional development.

NCAI is pleased to announce that Valbridge Property Advisors has joined the 2026 WIN Conference as a Platinum Sponsor. This generous sponsorship was led by Valbridge’s North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia offices, demonstrating their continued commitment to supporting the appraisal profession across the region. The North Carolina office is led by our own John Bosworth.

Valbridge Property Advisors is one of the largest independent commercial appraisal and advisory firms in the United States, providing valuation, consulting, and market analysis services across a wide range of property types. Through its national network of local offices, Valbridge delivers market expertise combined with deep industry knowledge to support clients including financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, and private investors.

Originally published in the March 3, 2026, issue of AI’s Appraisal Now
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Questions surrounding attic inspection expectations under the FHA Single Family Housing Program have persisted for years within the appraisal profession. Although FHA has made incremental updates to its appraisal guidance, uncertainty remains as to whether attic observation is implied as a default requirement.