terminated an investigation of the mortgage finance giants' appraisal practices in exchange for their adoption of a far-reaching "home valuation code of ...Fight looms over proposed home-appraisal rulesSan Francisco Chronicle, USA -51 minutes ago... For months now, you have been looking at houses and home brochures and you have finally found it - the house that's just right. So now, you're feeling anxious to buy your new home, move in, and get settled. But this is not where your search ends. You still have one more important task to do and that is getting a home mortgage.