Monthly Archives: August 2011

New Appraisal Guidelines for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Beginning on September 1, 2011, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are requiring appraisers to include a “Quality Rating Code” on all appraisal reports. Here are the codes and there definitions. Continue reading

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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2011

The Northern Virginia housing statistics are out for the month of July, and they confirm what we have all been feeling–despite low prices and even lower interest rates, confidence remains shaky. Continue reading

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