Under GSE temporary COVID-19 guidelines, you can avoid doing interior inspections and use homeowner-provided information On March 23, GSEs put out temporary guidance on appraisal requirements and completion reports, including allowing exterior-only and desktop appraisals. It also allowed flexibility in obtaining information about the property — letting appraisers rely on homeowner-provided information. The modifications, along with […]
Over the last few years, we’ve released four new Titan products and asked (repeatedly) for your feedback. Well, mission accomplished! We’ve received thousands of survey responses and questions, alike. Now, we’d like to alleviate confusion and give transparency to some of the top replies. Read on for top questions (and answers), clarification on available uses, […]
On Wednesday, April 22, our flood map provider, InterFlood, will begin using Google for flood maps. While this update is an improvement, you may notice subtle differences from the previously used Bing maps. We don’t expect it to affect your workflow, but wanted you to be aware. In some cases, you may notice more labeling of businesses and public places, as well as higher-resolution maps, specifically in […]
What do the recent announcements made by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA really mean for appraisers? We want to help you better understand these temporary changes, what you need to do, and the tools available to help you navigate the new appraisal types. Here’s what’s changed Please read the announcements linked above, and make your own determination, but we hope […]
Updated Friday, April 10, 2020 A host of bills are up for review by Congress due to COVID-19. From New York to California, we’ve seen sweeping changes in day-to-day life because of pandemic restrictions and guidance. Each city, state, and country seems to be responding with their own requirements to mitigate the spread of the […]
Two men, two machines, and double data disasters Oh, the horror. a la mode Senior Support Technician Jason Petry and his appraiser customer, Joe Muslin, know too well the potential for (and pain of) losing their livelihood in a computer crash during a Windows update. Though their stories are years and 1,370 miles apart, Jason […]
Technology is always changing. With that fast march, it feels like PCs wear out in no time, with most sources suggesting you replace laptop computers every three years and desktop computers every five. The inside of your machine is complex, with hundreds of individual parts, all of which wear out with use. Your a la […]
From the perspective of your a la mode tech As of Tuesday, January 14, Microsoft ended support for Windows 7, including security updates. If you’re still using Windows 7, your PC will still work, but it could become more vulnerable to security risks. So, you have Windows 7. You’re not alone. Roughly a quarter of […]
Based on customer feedback, we’ve made some exciting updates to the Users and Accounts screen in Titan. The updates provide a more user-friendly experience with more clarity through tooltips and overall design improvements — including the ability to manage your users from your smart device. For a quick overview of the changes, watch the video […]
When we released Titan Reports, we made it known that there would be a standard version and a professional version. (You can view the feature chart here.) There are a few things remaining before we can move on to Titan Reports Professional, but we’re almost there. It’s important that we get it right the first time by […]
