Did the Appraisal Foundation make a mistake in appointing Jeff to their Board of Trustees?! Joking aside, a big congrats to Jeff. In Episode 42, he and Mark touch on the Appraisal Institute president's message to residential appraisers, which hits close to home for them. They also discuss the Federal Government proposing an additional 2T+ deficit while U.S. bonds are downgraded by Moody's. Not much news on interest rates - no relief yet. But have you heard Brad Gertsner's proposal for private investment accounts for all those born in the U.S.? How would it work and is it a good idea? Lastly, the Pope's home was for sale and was pulled off the market. https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/insights-and-resources/insights/newsroom/presidents-message/2025-05-14-presidents-message

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