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A home appraisal is an independent opinion of value used by the lender during the mortgage process. It is not the same thing as a home inspection, and it can affect the loan if the value comes in lower than expected.
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An appraisal does more than estimate a home’s value. When an appraiser identifies a safety, soundness, or structural concern, the appraisal may be completed...
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Help your appraisal district save trees As part of property tax reform, the State Legislature this year authorized appraisal districts to email your Notice of Appraised...
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Will Collateral Underwriter disrupt your closing? Fannie Mae is making some changes to how it analyzes appraisals, and the effects could impact your closings. In Dec,...
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How mortgages practice social distancing The realities of social distancing and shelter-in-place orders are impacting the real estate industry. For those who are trying to buy...
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Learn what closing costs and prepaid expenses are, how they affect the cash needed to buy a home, and why no-closing-cost offers should be reviewed carefully.
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A home inspection is separate from the appraisal, and it gives buyers important information about the condition of the home. Before you skip it to save money...
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Why are appraisals so expensive? "Back in the day, I could order an appraisal for $350." So began a conversation with a couple other "old-timers" in...
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New USDA maps effective Feb 2nd The long delayed new USDA maps go into effect on Feb 2. We talked about these news maps in my...
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A home's appraised value isn't based on one thing alone. Understanding how appraisals work can help set realistic expectations during the buying or refinancing...
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