February 2025

Costs of using Appraisal Management Companies Well, well, well — looks like the appraisers’ little secret has been exposed, and it’s all thanks to a class action lawsuit that’s about to turn the whole game upside down. Enter Timmins v. Clear Capital, filed on November 1 in the Superior Court of California (because, really, where

The Hidden Costs of Appraisal Management Companies: How Sacramento Homebuyers Are Paying the Price The real estate appraisal industry has seen significant changes over the years, and one of the biggest disruptions has been the rise of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). While these companies were originally introduced to provide a buffer between lenders and appraisers