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Let’s Talk Appraisals – Watch-It Wednesday

Let’s Talk Appraisals – Watch-It Wednesday

For our avid Watch-It Wednesday followers, you know what to expect every Wednesday afternoon. You’re going to get three minutes with our favorite Home Loan Expert, Dan Friedberg, answering YOUR questions about the mortgage process.

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Your Home Appraisal: What You Need To Know

Find out more about your home appraisal and how it factors into your ability to get a home loan.

Your Real Estate Appraisal Comes Back Lower Than You Thought it Would. Why?

The issue of appraisals coming in low has come up in again in many online reviews I’ve read lately, so I wanted to repost an article we wrote three years ago about appraisals. And trust me, I know first hand how frustrating this can be.

Important Information You Should Know Regarding Mortgage Refinance Appraisals

You have researched the options available to you and realized the benefits of moving forward with a refinance. The paperwork has been processed, the home [...]

Important Information You Should Know Regarding Appraisals

You are ready to move forward with your home purchase. You’re taking advantage of the best buyer’s market in decade. Whether you’re a first-time home [...]

Home Value Estimating

What’s the difference between an appraisal and a comparative market analysis? Good question! An appraisal is a certified appraiser’s calculation of the value of your [...]

Watch-It Wednesday: Home Appraisal Explanation

In our second installment of Watch-It Wednesday, Home Loan Expert Allison Snell explains the appraisal process.

3 Tips That Help Make Sense of Refinancing

If you’re thinking about refinancing you may be hesitating because you are intimidated by the process. The mortgage industry collapse and unpredictable financial markets have created some new obstacles for borrowers. However, these hurdles can be overcome with a little research and preparation.

Thinking About Refinancing? How a Conventional Refinance Could Save You Money.

Homeowners who currently have an FHA loan may find that refinancing into a conventional mortgage can reduce their monthly housing expenses.  Conventional loans often have [...]

The Paradox of Home Value: Both Good and Bad News for Mortgages

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.