To you, this house is worth say $200k. It’s perfect. Just off the highway, easy commute, you love the color purple, and you think overgrown ivy is charming. You are willing to pay 200k for it – so it must be worth that right?
The Ugly Truth of Appraisals
by Jenny Zhang on August 27, 2009 in Economic Analysis, Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
The Paradox of Home Value: Both Good and Bad News for Mortgages
by Clayton Closson on May 15, 2009 in Market Update
The lower home values that are sweeping the nation are great news for those in a position to buy a new home. But the great opportunity for home buyers is little consolation for those who bought at the height of the housing bubble.
Top 10 Things You Need To Know About A Real Estate Appraisal Inspection
by Clayton Closson on January 20, 2009 in Mortgage Rates
Did you know that real estate appraisals are required on a property whenever it’s financed–whether you’re buying or refinancing? Here are the top ten things you need to know about a real estate appraisal inspection.
The Age of 2 Real Estate Appraisals
by Clayton Closson on January 9, 2009 in Market Update
Sometimes, 2 appraisals could be required to process your loan. It's to protect you and your lender.
How Do You Get the Best Appraisal? And Who’s to Blame if it Comes in Low?
by Clayton Closson on December 13, 2008 in Mortgage Rates
How to Get the Best Appraisal and Who to Blame for a Low Valuation. Mortgage companies and mortgage bankers actually have nothing to do with the appraisal process. Appraisals are typically handled through the title company and appraisers are often selected from a network of appraisers with which the title company is affiliated. They’re an unaffiliated third party. Often times, there’s confusion because the homeowner is informed about the cost of the appraisal by the mortgage company/banker, when actually there is no mutually beneficial relationship.
How Do You Get the Best Appraisal? And Who’s to Blame if it Comes in Low?
by Clayton Closson on December 13, 2008 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
How to Get the Best Appraisal and Who to Blame for a Low Valuation. Mortgage companies and mortgage bankers actually have nothing to do with the appraisal process. Appraisals are typically handled through the title company and appraisers are often selected from a network of appraisers with which the title company is affiliated. They’re an unaffiliated third party. Often times, there’s confusion because the homeowner is informed about the cost of the appraisal by the mortgage company/banker, when actually there is no mutually beneficial relationship.
Refinance or buy new home, the questions to ask
by Clayton Closson on November 16, 2007 in Homeowners Tips
There seems to be a crossroads that many homeowners reach after being in a home a few years: should you refinance your current home or buy a new one?
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