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What If the Appraisal Comes in too Low?

Appraiserblogs

…how to prevent a low appraisal in the first place… As real estate brokers in New York City, many buyers ask us what options exist if the appraised value comes below the contract’s purchase price. What happens when the appraisal is below the purchase price?

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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

A husband and wife requested a bank appraisal to refinance their Jacksonville, Florida home. Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. When the couple received the final appraisal report of their home’s value, they were shocked! Beyond the Headlines: Residential Appraisal Review.

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Appraisers Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates 

Appraisal Today

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. Appraisers, and surfers, have varying levels of experience, and experiences. Appraisers were busy cranking out appraisal reports.

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How to Contest a Bad Appraisal

AmeriMac

Selling or buying a house both require an appraisal to find the right cost of the property. Typically, the bank will order an independent appraisal to help ensure you loan your property’s true value. Now, if you’re refinancing your house, you’ll want the appraisal to be as high as possible.

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Lunch & A Divorce Lawyer LIVE with Attorney Peter Olson and John Tsiaousis

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

In March, I had the pleasure to join Attorney Peter Olson to talk about family law, divorces and home appraisals. We share insights and learning from our careers on family law and home appraisals during divorces. John is an appraiser with ChicagoLand Appraisals. Maybe not as much as the average appraiser?

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Cash-Paying Out-of-Towners Frustrate Local Fla. Buyers

Empire Appraisal Group

Earlier this month, Redfin, the online brokerage firm, said offers made by its brokers are being increasingly challenged in bidding contests. Brokers are getting more calls from out-of-staters, and the demand isn’t limited to Fla.’s s traditional feeder markets. It adds yet another challenge for local buyers. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. –

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