Beginning November 2, 2026, a new residential appraisal standard known as Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 becomes mandatory for appraisals delivered to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It represents the most significant redesign of the residential appraisal reporting system in more than a decade, replacing the industry's longstanding form-based reports with a more flexible, data-driven reporting format.

Buying real estate with cryptocurrency is one of those topics that sparks immediate curiosity — and just as much confusion. Yes, real estate transactions involving cryptocurrency happen today, including residential homes, condos, and investment properties. But they don’t quite work the way most people might imagine, and understanding the mechanics upfront can save buyers a lot of frustration (and taxes) later.