National Association of Master Appraisershttp://www.masterappraisers.org/index.phpNews For The Professional Appraiseren-usCongress Passes First Katrina-Related Tax Billhttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=1Congress passes provision to extend Katrina-related reinvestment period for insurance proceeds.Senate and House Panels Address Eminent Domainhttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=2The Supreme Court’s June 23, 2005 ruling has spawned intense debate over local governments' ability to condemn individual private property to make way for new, private-sector redevelopment that promises to attract jobs and tax revenue to economically distressed communities.IRS Accepting Comments on Abusive Easement Scamshttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=3In light of recent abuses of tax provisions for charitable contributions of easements, including what it termed “questionable appraisals,” the Internal Revenue Service is seeking public comment about such abuses. Charlotte, NC Prosecutes 28 for $64 Million in Fraudhttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=4U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert informed area real estate professionals that state and federal authorities have successfully prosecuted 28 lenders, mortgage brokers, closing attorneys, appraisers, builders, sales promoters and others in the past three years. FHA Eliminates VC, Homebuyer Summary Sheetshttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=5The Federal Housing Administration announced that it is eliminating two of its appraisal-related forms and adopting four of Fannie Mae’s recently revised appraisal reporting forms.Legislators Allow Mississippi Gulf Coast Casinos Onshorehttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=6Rebuilding Mississippi's Gulf Coast casinos, which Hurricane Katrina smashed, on land instead of over water was virtually assured on Monday when the state Senate approved the measure. Bush Keeps Open Mind on Choice to Run Fedhttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=9President Bush said on Tuesday, October 4th that he had yet to receive a list of candidates to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve, cautiously hinting that he might want to look beyond those already under consideration at the White House.Manufactured Home Companies Busy With Hurricane Ordershttp://masterappraisers.com/index.php?page=news&the_id=10The economy may take a hit from Katrina and Rita this year, but in 2006, GDP figures are likely to rise.