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 […]
Questioning whether to use the cloud to protect and back up your files is no longer relevant. You need it. What’s left you scratching your head is figuring out who to use — we’ll get to that later — and knowing what to look for. You should walk away from reading this understanding: Why you need a cloud backup What you should […]
Titan Reports, our cloud-based formfiller, comes free with your TOTAL subscription. It’s the perfect companion to TOTAL because it lets you easily start, edit, and deliver reports from anywhere. If you aren’t using it yet, you’re missing out! Learn more here, or read on for the latest updates. New filtering options More filtering options are […]
We recently asked appraisers to complete a short survey focused on technology. We received 663 responses. Read on to see the results. You’d be hard-pressed to find any industry that hasn’t been drastically impacted by the technological advances of the past 20 years. The real estate industry is certainly no exception. From mobile devices and […]
