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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. After all, no property is perfect.

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals. Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection.

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

As we all know, the home valuation is an integral part of the lending process that helps Americans in their journey to homeownership. This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate.

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals. Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection.

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals. Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote.