The Fannie Mae requirement for appraisers to begin measuring single-unit properties with the ANSI Z765 standard kicked in several weeks ago, but many appraisers still have questions about the standard. One of the most common questions concerns how to handle stairs with ANSI.
Stairs are nothing to be afraid of, and in most cases, they require no special consideration or separate measurement. Under ANSI Z765, stairs are handled in a logical manner. Stairs are
By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD).
The Dawn of a New Appraisal Era In the ever-evolving realm of technology, few innovations have garnered as much attention and promise as blockchain. Originally
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Something that I like to do is to research the etymology of various words. This is essential in understanding older/historical texts, so that you can
