HUD Mortgagee Page, Handbooks, etc: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/index.cfm

A condo must be in an approved project to complete an appraisal for HUD. This is the website for appraisers to verify the approval of a Condo project with HUD. Appraisers should include the approval number that can be obtained from the site: https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condlook.cfm

HUD- Updates, News and Links: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/groups/appraisers

Fannie Mae (FNMA): https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/index.jsp

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC): http://www.freddiemac.com/

FEMA Flood Zones & Maps: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/info.shtm

FEMA Flood Maps: http://www.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FemaWelcomeView?storeI...

Free Building Cost Figures: http://www.building-cost.net/

California Labor Market Statistics: http://www.calmis.ca.gov/htmlfile/msa/sacto.htm

Sales Data Statistics: http://www.dataquick.com/

FDIC Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines: http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/5000-4800.html

FDIC Appraiser Independence: http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/2000-4300.html#fdic2000part3235