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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. After all, no property is perfect.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. Appraisals protect both parties by preventing them from making a deal that’s not financially sound.

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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect. A fundamental change.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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FAQ #16:  What Can I Do To Increase My Home’s Market Value?

Riverfront Appraisals

This blog is dedicated to the countless homeowners who, as we’re finishing up with the appraisal inspection, ask “well, is there anything I can do to increase the value of my home?” You go to list […] The post FAQ #16: What Can I Do To Increase My Home’s Market Value?

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The 7 Step Online Appraisal Process

Appraisal Partners Blog

A home appraisal is usually requested by a lender to estimate the market value of your home. When the time comes for you to get an appraisal for your property, it makes sense to use our services here at Appraisal Partners. We make the process easy for you and there’s no need for stress or confusion.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market. HousingWire recently spoke with PCV Murcor Founder, President and CEO Keith Murray, and COO Cindy Nasser on how the appraisal process can be streamlined in today’s tight housing market. Presented by: PCV Murcor. Poor data visibility.

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