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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. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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10 Costs of Buying a Home You Need To Know About

Realtor

Costs of buying a home #2: Escrow account An escrow account is basically a way for your mortgage company to make sure you have enough money to cover related taxes and mortgage insurance. Home inspection : This is critical for home buyers. Expect to pay $300 to $500 for a home inspection, although cost varies by location.

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Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.

Miller Samuel

My friend and appraisal colleague Ryan Lundquist and I authored a petition on change.org to point out the growing wreckless behavior that is enveloping the mortgage process. There’s a proposal from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury Department not to require appraisals for some mortgages under $400,000.

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The Differences Between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection

Hank Miller Team

Appraisers and home inspectors are important parts of a real estate transaction, but they serve completely different purposes. There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. What is a Real Estate Appraisal?

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Beyond Buying and Refinancing: A Look at Alternative Types of Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

My Appraisal Business Has Shifted, Has Yours? When most people think about real estate appraisals, they often associate them solely with buying or refinancing a home. However, real estate appraisals serve many other essential purposes that extend far beyond these conventional uses.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer.

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Help your Borrowers Navigate Recent Home Appraisal Trends

Genworth MI Blog

Prospective borrowers, especially first-time homebuyers, need to be ready for what they’ll encounter during the homebuying process, including home appraisals. But with obstacles in the way for many, lenders need to stay updated on market trends and understand how every part of the homebuying journey might be impacted.