On Friday, I had the chance to sit down with Leslie Frantz, owner/operator of Hometown Appraisal Services, here in Blacksburg.  Leslie and I have been chatting via email over the last few weeks about a changing marketplace's influence on appraisals.  In this video, Leslie talks about tightening lending requirements, and the importance of working with local professionals who know the market they're serving.

Here's another appraiser's perspective, from the Charlottesville market.