It's been a while since I surfed through Active Rain to find some rogue appraisal blogs, so here is the latest (up to 9 months old... too old for a comp these days, btw) and greatest!

• Donna Harris writes about the appraisal board in Texas.
• Amy Gooden is perplexed about an appraisal outcome on a sales transaction.
• Fred Chamberlin talks about Countrywide's appraisal requirements.
• Bela Toledo urges all not to don't scapegoat the appraiser.
• Adam Wise asks appraisers to answer how they'll make a living after the implementation of the HVCC.
• Team Newton shows a begrudging view of the HVCC from a mortgage planner's view.
• Janice Roosevelt encourages helping the appraiser with some up front research.
• Rich Jacobson brings up a little talked about topic, VA loans and appraisals.
• Terri Chandler breaks down loan transactions including the appraisal process.
• James Wheeler parallels appraisals as deal killers.
• Larry Bettag has spirited play-by-play scenarios of what the HVCC might bring.
• Kerry Lucasse vents her frustrations over appraisals on purchases.
• Patricia Kennedy has an appraisal story and wonders about influencing the appraiser.
• C Tann-Starr was surprised to learn about the 10/09 Certified appraiser deadline for the FHA Roster.
• Michael Regan briefly talks about our favorite topic... AMCs and their lovely fees.
• Tom Horn preaches pre-listing appraisals.
• Appraiser Mike Shapiro speaks highly of the HVCC changes to the industry (post dated March 2008, mind you).
• Kate Ford gives suggestions when an appraisal discloses more than the lender can take.
• Mike Hunter carefully advocates appraisers in a declining market.
• Dean Moss talks more about how HVCCs will affect appraisers, borrowers and the rest of the industry (I know, a lot of HVCC links, but it's important and right around the corner, guys!).

Addition:  Mary Thompson's explanation on writing appraisals in a foreclosing market.