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We look forward to training those individuals and groups that have chosen to take the next step in enhancing their

Although bankers, independent mortgage lenders and their AMC's are the foundation of the entire mortgage industry, their dependence on quality

At the Hagar Institute, we are committed to provide quality education. We serve a diverse group of clients who represent

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Richard Hagar, SRA Richard Hagar is an educator, speaker, consultant, author, and president of the Hagar Institute. He is a

In January the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new set of regulations relating to appraisals.  While the new

“I'm not some scammer trying to rip off little ol' ladies, I'm a nice person trying to help people. Nope,

NSC RES210 Residential Property Investment Book This is the book that Richard uses for teaching his investment class at the

The Common Failures of Appraisers, Agents, Lenders and, Escrow I’m a real estate appraiser, like many others.  I’m also an

Isn’t Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud Just A “White Collar” Thing? - No Not Really. Unfortunately cops, from patrol officers to police

People, loans, and money are seeking out and moving toward quality. To survive in this market, you need to understand

Appraisers, Bullies, AMCs and Banks In many instances the way the banking business is run today, it looks like appraisers

12,346 Appraisal Failures, Per Week Every week 12,346 appraisals fail to pass the GSEs basic screening “review.” In this case

How Do I Register? Registration is easy – simply decide on the class or classes you would like to take,

On the Radio Real Estate Information on NPR and Seattle’s KPLU Richard Hagar and John Maynard have a monthly radio

In Seattle, there's a lot of potentially dangerous places where the soil could give way any moment. This is especially

It's happening all over the country, including in the Pacific Northwest. People are walking away from their mortgages. In most

Is the active street life in places such as Tokyo and Barcelona due, in part, to the fact that many

These days home sellers are facing an uphill battle, and qualified buyers are becoming ever pickier. Find out how traffic

Great deals on new homes can be found on the plains and near the planes. That's the word from Seattle-area

Some banks will pay you if you keep your foreclosed house in good condition. That includes things like  mowing your

When most of us talk about condos, we’re usually referring to buildings with apartment units that are individually owned.  But

KPLU's  John Maynard posed this question to Seattle-area real estate appraiser, Richard Hager: "If I sold a $2 million dollar

Bored with regular, run of the mill houses? Looking for something unusual? How about buying a fire station or a

There are not many places on the West Coast where you can find house boats. That means the supply is limited

Remodeling can turn boring into wow but will it add to the value of your home? If your goal is to sell your home

In many American communities, buying a home is now less expensive than renting. And with the economics tilting in favor

As Seattle continues to focus on urban density, parking for those living within the urban core is becoming harder to

What's ahead for Seattle when it comes to property values and density? Seattle-area real estate appraiser Richard Hagar tell's KPLU's

Many of us have heard about houses and even hotel rooms that have been used to cook methamphetamine. But most of

The air above your house could be worth a lot of cash if you have a view that's enjoyed by

Interested in buying a home that's on a register of historic places? If so, you could be stepping into a

Want to know the value of a house? There are plenty of online resources to help you find the answer,

With the economy picking up, housing sales have also been on the rise, including recreational property. Many of those ski

Agents have been told not to disclose "confidential" information to others, but what is "confidential" and what can be disclosed

New regulations and laws have changed the way agents, mortgage lenders, and appraisers interact. Appraisal Management Companies or "AMC's" now

 

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The Cost Approach is a vital component of a good appraisal report. Many appraisers don’t know how to provide this

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and VA all require appraisers to properly classify homes using a specific Q and C

Many appraisers are unaware of how spread sheet programs, like Excel, can help their business and appraisals.  This webinar will

Q & As Involved with Ordering the Appraisal This webinar covers answers questions that occur during the ordering of the

More Questions Involving the Appraisal Process   This webinar covers answers questions that occur during the ordering of the appraisals.