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Appraisals derail sales in the tight Chicago market!

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

I came across a Facebook post from an appraiser friend of mine about an article written in the Chicago Tribune titled Homebuyers who pay cash win deals as appraisals derail sale in tight Chicago market. The title is definitely eye-catching especially to an appraiser in Chicago. Why was this offer selected?

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

Today I’m going to share my top tips for choosing comps from an appraiser’s perspective. If agents can use the same techniques an appraiser uses the likelihood of there being a big discrepancy between the contract price and appraisal is reduced.

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Value of a Pool for Homes?

Appraisal Today

Appraising started in the U.S. Non Lender Appraisal Tips from Appraisal Today Pluses and minuses of the many different types of non lender appraisals to help you choose what you want to do. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.77 percent from 7.07