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Appraisal Inspection vs. Home Inspection

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. Appraisal inspections usually take approximately 30 minutes to an hour depending on the size and complexity of the property.

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ICE unveils two new property valuation solutions

Housing Wire

Validate ROV allows homeowners who have questions about lender-assigned home values to submit “reconsideration of value” requests with their phones. Consumers will supplement their requests with pictures of the property.

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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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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

If this trend continues, consumers and appraisers will need to have a heightened awareness of where and how insurance pricing or availability is affecting house prices.” And in some condominium markets in Florida, home values are taking a hit as insurance premiums skyrocket.

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Do Solar Panels Increase Home Values?

Eppraisal

" Solar energy systems save money on electric bills and improve home values. Getting permits and inspections is also getting easier and less expensive for consumers. Another Value Going Solar Adds Besides saving money, solar energy systems offer energy-efficiency and help save the earth.

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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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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

They are also offering to meet the sellers' closing dates or to purchase the homes "as is." Some are waiving appraisals and others are even offering to waive inspection contingencies. Most real estate contracts have a 5-business day inspection contingency automatically written into the contract.