Neglecting the finer details in home preparation can lead to a less-than-ideal appraisal, potentially affecting your property ...

Not only does the house you’re selling have a fresh coat of paint; you changed out the light fixtures in the bathroom and upgraded the stove, too. But is it enough to impress the home appraiser who’s ...

A home appraisal can seem like a mysterious and opaque process — someone comes to your home, looks around, runs some numbers and sends back a home value that may or may not match up to what you or the ...

A home appraisal involves an objective professional evaluating a home to determine its value. Home lenders commonly order appraisals during mortgage or refinance underwriting. Appraisers take many ...

Homeowners and buyers, come April 15, mortgage giant Fannie Mae will have you and appraisers by the throat when it launches a new home valuation program. The launch of “Value Acceptance + Property ...

Get guidance from trusted mortgage experts. A lower-than-expected home appraisal can be disappointing, whether you’re purchasing a home or applying for a refinance. A home appraisal that comes in low ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- When a family friend considered selling their South Shore home, Andrew Howard knew he had to make an offer. "Beautiful lake views," he said. "You can look out any window in the back ...