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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

They can keep buyers up at night after going under contract on a home. The seller accepts your offer and you are officially under contract and the home will be marked contingent. Your mortgage lender is legally required to send you the appraisal report and cannot withhold it from you. What do they look for in a Home Appraisal?

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

I have never done an “official” ROV for a lender, but I did not like any lender clients objecting to my values. There is administrative time involved, as well as legal factors. And if you work in real estate, be prepared to serve clients in all stations of life. First, the burden on borrowers. They start the row. percent from 7.29

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

Consequently, both the appraiser and home inspector ended up on the receiving end of a “wrongful death” legal claim. Bunzel was also able to provide some helpful tips for appraisers as far as how to communicate with their clients about CO detectors. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.70