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Consider These Factors When Choosing a Real Estate Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

Property appraisers use several forms of insurance coverage to protect their business. However, you only need to confirm a few forms of insurance coverage, depending on your role in the property transaction. For example, a buyer should confirm that the appraiser carries errors and omissions (E&O) insurance.

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Rent Vs. Buy: How To Decide In 5 Steps

Quicken Loans

In addition to a monthly payment that’s more than the principal and interest on your mortgage, you’ll also have property taxes, homeowners insurance and (in many cases) mortgage insurance as well as homeowners association fees. Hopefully, your home will increase in value when you sell the home.) In most areas of the U.S.,

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

Properties may include apartment buildings and condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial sites, and land for sale. If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.