Burkeen Appraisals

09/14/2026

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09/09/2026

🚨 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO RESIDENTIAL APPRAISALS 🚨

Beginning November 2nd, conventional residential appraisal reports are going to look very different.

The new UAD 3.6 appraisal format brings significant changes to the way appraisals are inspected, documented, completed, and delivered and the transition is already beginning. Some lenders have already started ordering reports using the new format.

At Burkeen Appraisals, Melanie Petter and Callie Dodson have been preparing for these changes so we can help our lenders, REALTORS®, and homeowners know what to expect.

A few things to keep in mind:

• Inspections may take longer as additional property information, photographs, and documentation are required.

• Appraisal fees may increase due to the additional time and reporting requirements involved with the new format.

• Updates and renovations should be documented. If you’ve remodeled or made improvements, having receipts, permits, contractor information, dates of improvements, and before-and-after photos available can be extremely helpful.

📌 Important: The November 2nd UAD 3.6 transition applies to conventional appraisal assignments.

This is one of the biggest changes we’ve seen in residential appraisal reporting in many years, and there will naturally be a learning curve for appraisers, lenders, agents, and homeowners.

November 2nd is coming. BE READY.

Have questions about UAD 3.6 or how these changes may affect an upcoming appraisal? Reach out to Burkeen Appraisals. Melanie and Callie are always happy to help answer questions and help our local real estate community prepare for what’s ahead. 🏡

Burkeen Appraisals
Melanie Petter & Callie Dodson

09/02/2026

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

Last Friday at the REALTOR® luncheon, Burkeen Appraisals had the opportunity to share some of the changes happening in the appraisal industry.

Callie presented a PowerPoint on ANSI Standards, followed by discussion and Q&A and an update on UAD 3.6 and upcoming appraisal reporting changes.

Our biggest message: if you have appraisal questions, give us a call! We’re always happy to help.

Thank you to RAWK for having us! 💙

08/25/2026

✨ August Luncheon Recap!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our August Luncheon & General Membership Meeting!

A special thank you to River Valley AgCredit for sponsoring the event, and congratulations to the JLB Speaker Raffle winners! 🎉

We also want to say a big thank you to Burkeen Appraisals for an informative presentation on ANSI Standards, UAD 3.6, and upcoming appraisal reporting changes. We appreciate you keeping our members informed!

👏 We’re also excited to welcome our newest members who took the REALTOR® oath and received their official REALTOR® pins, as well as congratulate Heath, Realtor - Keller Williams Experience Realty on being the winner of our "Pie John in the Face for RPAC"!

Thank you to everyone who helped make it a great luncheon! 💙

08/14/2026

A centuries-old Kentucky horse farm owned by the family of Tony Ryan, a co-founder of Ireland-based discount airline Ryanair, is listing for $57.5 million while simultaneously heading to auction.

If it doesn’t sell on the market first, the 951-acre equestrian property in Lexington will be sold at the Keeneland Championship Sale, an invitation-only horse auction set to take place on Oct. 28.

Established in 1793, the estate, also known as Castleton, has 16 barns with 268 stables combined. The main residence is a circa-1840 Greek Revival-style mansion with ornate millwork and moldings. It has seven bedrooms and spans roughly 13,500 square feet.

Read more, and see photos of the property: 🔗 https://on.wsj.com/4qemsWY

08/14/2026

Heart of Paducah Homebuyer Program - The Paducah Alliance of Neighbors (PAN) is accepting applications for income-qualified, mortgage-ready families to purchase newly constructed homes at an affordable price in Paducah’s Southside.

✨ 9 new homes coming to the expanded Phase 1 revitalization area.
🏠 2–4 bedrooms | 1,000–1,400 sq. ft.
💰 Typical mortgages: $80,000–$120,000.

Applicants must meet income, credit, asset, homeownership, and debt requirements, including a credit score generally above 680 and household income at or below 80% of HUD Area Median Income for McCracken County.

Learn more about eligibility, income limits, available home plans, and how to apply on the Paducah Alliance of Neighbors website under Programs → Home Buyer. Visit https://www.pan2008.org.

07/30/2026

Grab your clubs and join us for the 1st Inaugural KAA Golf Tournament! Great golf, networking, prizes, and a day on the course! What more could you ask for? Register today⛳️🏌🏽🏌🏽‍♀️

https://www.ky-appraisers.org/upcoming-events #!event/2026/10/2/kaa-golf-tournament

07/26/2026

Homeownership remains a powerful wealth-building tool. A $50K IRA investment could grow to ~$130K in 10 years, while the typical homeowner gained $232K+ in equity. Yet the IRA homebuyer withdrawal limit remains $10K—just 2% of today’s median home price.
https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/using-retirement-savings-to-buy-a-first-home