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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Buying a home can be a confusing process, however, I hope that you have been able to surround yourself with knowledgable professionals who can help you navigate your first home purchase and make it an enjoyable experience. It is much better financially for the home to be worth more than what is owed on it. This is called equity.

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

Appraisal management company (AMC) : An institution operated independently of a lender that, once notified by a lender, orders a home appraisal. Approved for short sale : A term that indicates that a homeowner’s bank has approved a reduced listing price on a home, and the home is ready for resale.