Happy 2024! Another year has passed, and those of us in the REO Asset Management industry seem to be facing another year waiting for the proverbial “flood gate” to open and inventory to begin following. Our sector has always been subject to various ebbs and flows. As we navigate dynamic economic landscapes and evolving market […]
Extra, Extra! Fannie Mae Releases Desktop Appraisal Factsheet!
Are you an Appraiser considering Desktop Appraisals? Wouldn’t it be great if Fannie Mae put out a factsheet to ensure you complete your Desktop Appraisals correctly? Well, guess what? They released that very thing yesterday! The Fannie Mae website states the following: “Beginning in March 2022, desktop appraisals will be an option for some loan […]
Winterization is Important. Even in Texas.
One day you are marinating in the Texas humidity, enjoying the sunshine on the back porch, and cranking up the AC in your home. The next day, your fingertips are tinted blue, you can ice skate down your driveway, and you are scouring the attic for warm clothes. This scenario is what many Texans went […]
Overcommunicate with Your Tenant. It is Worth the Effort.
Proactively preparing your property for disaster is one thing (and we’ve covered those recommendations in the blog: When Mother Nature Gets Mad), however, let’s not forget tenant safety. In fact, let’s prioritize tenant safety. I promise it is worth your time. Working on behalf of investors and rental property owners, Consolidated Analytics sees the big picture […]
When Mother Nature Gets Mad
If you are an investor who plans to fix and flip, buy and hold, or rent real estate property, preparing your property and your tenant(s) for an angry mother nature is essential. Extreme weather can occur anywhere, but certain areas (Atlantic & Gulf coastal areas come to mind), are more prone to storms. If your […]





