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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. This product allows a homebuyer to purchase a fixer-upper and finance the purchase and renovation in one loan based on the expected appraised value of the home after improvements. Who is eligible?

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. What has your experience been navigating the appraisal process? Value Scenarios.

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If an agent includes the square footage of a finished basement in what they report as finished above-ground square footage, this can have a negative impact on the appraisal process. I have read some comments in the MLS, that state that a home had been completely renovated. Is My Home Appraisal Confidential?

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Lenders, what’s in it for you?

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The Home Appraisal Process: How It Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

Realtor

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers must remain independent.

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The Home Appraisal Process: How It Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

Realtor

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers must remain independent.

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Don’t Start Driving until You Know Where You’re Going

Appraisal Buzz

They have that much variance in what they demand of the appraisal process. But the other problem is that it undercuts the contract you’re entering when you agree to perform the appraisal. That contract or agreement you make when you accept a job is critical.

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