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FHA Appraisal Tip – Low Water Pressure

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

If you have a deficient condition such as this you may want to repair it prior to an FHA Appraisal. Appraisers must operate faucets to observe water pressure and flow. This is an example that there is low water pressure and an FHA appraisal will be made subject to repair. Did I leave anything out?

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Appraisals derail sales in the tight Chicago market!

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

I came across a Facebook post from an appraiser friend of mine about an article written in the Chicago Tribune titled Homebuyers who pay cash win deals as appraisals derail sale in tight Chicago market. The title is definitely eye-catching especially to an appraiser in Chicago. How often do realtors attend home appraisals?

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Get ready to be gouged on home appraisal fees

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Althoff in the Illinois Senate introduced legislation that would remove a provision requiring written disclosure to a mortgage loan applicant of the total compensation paid to the real estate appraiser when the home appraisal has been ordered through an appraisal management company. Your Email].

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

In Columbus, many commercial real estate owners are excited when asking the question, “What’s my commercial property worth?”. Consider this: According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Columbus saw the most substantial increase in total home value in the country. For first time buyers, hiring a property manager is recommended.

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Chicago Residential Lease for 2017

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Providing real estate appraisal services since 1999 with an array of experience in property appraisals that includes Divorce, Estate, Bankruptcy, Tax Appeals, Pre-Listings, Pre-Purchase, FSBO, IRS Tax Purposes, Elder Care Planning and more. The post Chicago Residential Lease for 2017 appeared first on Chicagoland Appraisals.