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So has anyone seen the new condominium guidelines from Fannie and Freddie? Apparently now the condition of the entire complex, budget, reserve funds, etc are going to come under heavier scrutiny. I use to do many condominiums. The place I live now doesn’t have many. But this could affect a lot of things especially as it relates to apprasiers having to come up with data. Might al...

I hear there are certain things that will cold kill any Govt Backed Loan approval, such as "no durable floor covering" in any room. You can have an otherwise perfect McMansion, but if one bedroom is missing carpet because "let the new owners choose" it will flat fail.

Ditto with stuff like certain # of hours Fire Rated ceiling in garage if any living space is above ...

Looking for your feedback between the 2 if you have tried them both. I am finding pros and cons with each.

does it have common response/picklist options? and template capability so my contact information always shows up without me have to type it in?

I am currently working toward my Certified Residential Appraiser certification in Florida. Since February 2026, the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course has become a mandatory qualifying education requirement.

However, I have been unable to find a provider with a course approved for Florida. I've contacted several providers, but they al...