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FHA Appraisal Tip – Low Water Pressure

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Providing real estate appraisal services since 1999 with an array of experience in property appraisals that includes Divorce, Estate, Bankruptcy, Tax Appeals, Pre-Listings, Pre-Purchase, FSBO and more. The post FHA Appraisal Tip – Low Water Pressure appeared first on Chicagoland Appraisals.

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The Hidden Risks of Appraisal Waivers: What Homebuyers and Homeowners Need to Know

Birmingham Appraisal

You Might Overpay for the Property One of the biggest risks of accepting an appraisal waiver is that you could pay more for the home than its actually worth. Heres why: When a traditional appraisal is waived, the lender determines the homes value using automated valuation models ( AVMs ) instead of an appraisers independent analysis.

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From Appraisal to Freedom: How a PMI Removal Appraisal Can Save You Thousands

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

By getting a PMI removal appraisal and showing that your home has increased in value, you can show that you have the required equity to SAVE MONEY! This appraisal blog post will explore how our Virginia home appraisal services can get you started on financial freedom.

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How accurate is a Zestimate vs a Home Appraisal?

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

When Zillow first came out, real estate appraisers would often hear “Zillow says my home value is…” This is usually followed by a cringed face and sigh. To put this debate to rest, o ur lead appraiser John did a sampling of recently appraised homes in Chicago to see how Zillow stacks up against a local real estate appraiser.

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Naturally, even if you choose not to sell your house, you certainly want to maintain your investment and ensure that your home value doesn’t drop. Here, we’ll explore everything you need to know about home appraisals and how to maximize the value of your house. . What’s in a Home’s Value?

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15 Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise for the Expected Value: Tips for Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale. However, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to be disappointed when the appraisal value doesn’t match their expectations.

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Appraisals derail sales in the tight Chicago market!

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

You see all these potential ways to deal with this problem happen after the home appraisal is completed. I wrote a blog post titled 4 things you should tell the home appraiser when selling that was meant to be a conversation starter however that has evolved since I wrote it. What are realtors doing beforehand?