by Michael Gerard | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog
Do you know the difference between closing a title insurance transaction and closing a commercial real estate transaction? Sometimes the lines can get blurred, but there are distinguishing traits between these two services. Most states in the United States have rules...
by Michael Gerard | Feb 6, 2014 | Blog
Is this crazy weather going to be bad for CRE business at the start of 2014? A number of harsh winter storms have affected most of the country, with more on the way. Who could have predicated that an ice storm would hit Atlanta, schools would close in Chicago due to...
by Michael Gerard | Jan 31, 2014 | Blog
This morning, Freddie Mac announced the following changes to their requirements for Property Condition Assessments, Environmental Site Assessments, and forms 1103 and 1105. Changes are effective for all orders placed today, but do not apply to reports in progress....
by Michael Gerard | Jan 27, 2014 | Blog
We just received verification that Fannie Mae revisions to Physical Needs Assessment requirements have been published. Related documents can be downloaded from Fannie Mae’s web site at https://www.fanniemae.com/multifamily/current-guide-forms. Initial review indicates...
by Michael Gerard | Jan 21, 2014 | Blog
A few months ago Fannie Mae announced revisions to their requirements for the completion of Physical Needs Assessments included in their Form 4099, Instructions to the PNA Property Evaluator. Revisions are scheduled to go into effect for reports ordered on or after...
