This document summarizes key comments from the public and expert consultants in response to the two FRNs and HomVEE’s approach to addressing them in the final Version 2 Handbook. While this brief is intended to provide a rationale for changes, the Version 2 Handbook is the definitive statement of definitions, rules, procedures, and standards. Unless otherwise indicated, HomVEE will implement the revised procedures and standards summarized here and described further in the Version 2 Handbook beginning with the 2021 annual review. (author abstract)