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

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. Due to today’s booming housing market, the appraisal process may take anywhere from days to weeks to complete.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market. HousingWire recently spoke with PCV Murcor Founder, President and CEO Keith Murray, and COO Cindy Nasser on how the appraisal process can be streamlined in today’s tight housing market. Real estate agents in particular understand local properties extremely well.

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