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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? You've found a home you love, put down an offer you're excited about, and the closing date is fast approaching. Now it's time for the home appraisal. We have you covered.

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Understanding The Reverse Mortgage Appraisal Process

AmeriMac

What is a Reverse Mortgage Appraisal? A reverse mortgage appraisal is an evaluation of a property’s value to determine how much money can be borrowed through a reverse mortgage. The appraisal is important because it helps lenders assess the risk associated with the reverse mortgage loan.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Both GSEs argue that these approaches advance equity.

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Appraisal or Inspection: Which Do You Need?

East Coast Appraisal

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. Home appraisals are a way to determine the value of the home.

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Understanding the Home Appraisal Process

East Coast Appraisal

The best way to do this is with an appraisal. During an appraisal, your home is inspected and photographed to determine the current market value. If you would like to know more, check out these commonly asked questions about the home appraisal process. What Does an Appraiser Look For?

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From Appraisal to Freedom: How a PMI Removal Appraisal Can Save You Thousands

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

My home appraisal saved me money! PMI is typically required when you put down less than 20% on the purchase of a home, but once you reach the equity threshold of 20%, you may be eligible for PMI removal. That's where our home appraisal for PMI removal comes in. This is where the appraisal process comes in.

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

What is an home appraisal? Why Didn’t My Home Appraise Higher? Appraisals can be confusing. A friend (I’ll call him Art) recently had his home appraised. When the appraisal came back, he was shocked to see that his home appraised for less than two homes nearby that had recently sold.

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