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Holidays and My Work Status Update
December 30th, 2020 12:36 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my clients, peers, family, and friends! I am progressing very nicely post Covid Hell, but will be on oxygen for at least one more month, possibly two months. However, beginning on Monday 1/4/2021, I am available for desktop appraisals and exterior drive by only appraisals for the time being. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
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Covid-19 Hell
December 11th, 2020 12:57 PM
My sincere thanks and gratitude to the entire staff of Norwalk Hospital for bringing me back from serious Covid-19 hell and back home. I am still in recuperating mode but should be back to work around New Year's or shortly thereafter. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Veterans Day and Covid-19 Update
November 11th, 2020 10:23 AM
Please take a moment out of your day, every day, to honor our Veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much for the freedoms that we enjoy and tend to take for granted. Like I have stated in the past, there is no better feeling in the appraisal world than doing a VA appraisal!
Covid-19 cases seem to be on the rise again. The vaccine can't get here quick enough. I am still taking the utmost care in deciding which appraisals I am comfortable in doing. So for now, it's a case by case basis if I decide to do a full appraisal. Please contact me directly or use this website. Please be safe, wear a mask, and social distance.
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Posted by Jack Boyles on November 11th, 2020 10:23 AM
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Another Covid 19 Update
July 27th, 2020 3:30 PM
As Connecticut slowly returns to somewhat normalcy, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have extended their Covid appraisal waivers (desktop and/ or exterior appraisals in most cases) through August 31, 2020. If this date is not further extended, I plan to resume full appraisals (including interiors) on September 1, 2020. Please stay tuned and take care of yourselves without fear!
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Fannie Mae update
June 14th, 2020 8:28 PM
Fannie has extended the covid appraisal rules until July 31st. Unless the house is vacant, I will not be doing full interior inspections until that time, only exterior and desktop appraisals. Thank you for understanding and stay safe.
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The Waiting is the hardest part
June 8th, 2020 3:14 PM
As of this writing, June 30 is still the last day of the relaxed full appraisal rules temporarily set down by the GSE's. If this holds firm, I will be back doing full interior appraisals beginning July 1. I will update as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Posted by Jack Boyles on June 8th, 2020 3:14 PM
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Memorial Day 2020
May 26th, 2020 1:48 PM
Hopefully everyone enjoyed time off with their families and socially distanced friends this weekend, reflecting on those in the military who sacrificed their lives for us. There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel to get somewhat back to normal. Let us pray.
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Mothers Day
May 10th, 2020 8:27 PM
Happy Mothers Day and please stay safe. Business wise, I am continuing to do exterior only appraisals. As one of my peers stated, "I don't want to be the richest person in the graveyard!"
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Covid-19 appraisals
March 29th, 2020 3:16 PM
Guidance came out last week from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, and the VA regarding appraisals in this time of pandemic and lock downs. Summarizing here, in most cases an exterior only drive by, or a desktop appraisal can be substituted for the traditional full appraisal. I will be following these guidelines until further notice. To all my family, friends, peers, and clients (past, present, and future) PLEASE adhere to all governmental guidelines and stay safe and at home as much as possible. Peace, JB
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Posted by Jack Boyles on March 29th, 2020 3:16 PM
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CoronaVirus update pt 2
March 19th, 2020 3:23 PM
To all current and potential new clients: Following CDC and state/ locat mandates, as of Thursday 3/19, I am not accepting full appraisal (fannie 1004) orders for the time being due to CoronaVirus. However, I will be more than willing to do drive by (exterior) appraisals. Please keep in mind that most town and city halls in Fairfield County (and all of CT) are either closed or have very limited staff on hand to conduct business. Therefore, I will be relying mostly on information online, and via real estate agents and homeowners information as well. Thank you and stay safe.
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