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08/24/2026 · Appraisers Blogs

It's Time to Take Out the Junk: AMC Practices Exposed

An unflinching look at the AMC practices undermining appraisers, revealing what's broken and driving the profession toward long-needed change.

This is the most important thing I've written. There is an epidemic of fraud and malfeasance in the appraisal world that has been known about for years in our circles, but reaches out to so many other parts of the residential real estate industry. People need to know about it.

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08/2026 · LM Dorman Group Journal

There Are No True Experts — Only Students of the Market

Many people represent themselves in our space as a 'valuation expert', myself included, but the truth is, there are no true experts in our field — only continued study.

Many hard money loans are destined for failure right out of the gate. This is attributable to a fundamental misunderstanding of what creates value and, more importantly, what doesn't.

09/03/2026 · Dallas Mortgage Bankers Association

Let's Talk Appraisal — DMBA Fall Luncheon Panel

Hot topics. Real talk. Industry insights. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Maggiano's, 6001 W Park Blvd., Plano, TX.

I'll be on the panel at the DMBA luncheon on September 3. We will cover the current state of the appraisal industry, the transition to 3.6, and any other number of topics in our world.

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New writing appears on our journal and our Facebook page. If you'd like something covered, tell us — most of what we write starts as a client question.

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The Market Is Always Changing. So Are We.

Texas

State in the nation for economic and population growth

Dallas–Fort Worth

Real estate market to watch in the United States

Real estate markets don't stand still. Interest rates change, inventory shifts, buyer preferences evolve, neighborhoods develop, and the factors influencing value today may look very different tomorrow.

At LM Dorman Group, understanding those changes isn't something we do occasionally — it's part of what we do every day. Our work in both real estate and valuation requires us to continually study market activity, analyze sales data, recognize emerging trends, and understand how buyers and sellers are responding.

We believe better information leads to better decisions. Our Market Insights are designed to share what we're seeing, explain why it matters, and provide practical perspective without the hype.

The market keeps moving. We make it our business to keep up.

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