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An Overview Of A Drive By Appraisal

July 6, 2022 by Patrick Jones

If you are applying for a home loan of any kind, there is a high likelihood that your lender will require a home appraisal. An appraisal is done to figure out how much your home is actually worth because the lender does not want to lend you more money than you could theoretically sell the home for in the future. There are some situations where the lender might be fine with a drive/by appraisal. What does this mean?

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How To Deal With An Appraisal Gap

February 4, 2022 by Patrick Jones

The vast majority of people will need to go through a mortgage lender when purchasing a home. One of the last steps in the purchase process is the home appraisal.

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The Top House Appraisal Tips For Home Buyers And Sellers

January 6, 2021 by Patrick Jones

There are a lot of steps that come with buying or selling a home. One of the routine steps that have to be accomplished is called a home appraisal. When it comes to a home appraisal, this is something that can cause both buyers and sellers to pause for a second. For those who might not know, a house appraisal is where a trained professional will take a look at the fair market value of the home. It is important to understand what happens when a home appraisal is conducted.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Appraisal, Home Improvement, Real Estate Tips

5 Options To Consider When Your Appraisal Comes In Low

March 8, 2019 by Patrick Jones

Yikes! You are already set on buying the home that you picked out and the appraisal comes back at a lower amount than the amount needed for the home loan to be approved. What do you do? After you calm down your significant-other and then take three deep breaths, here are some options to consider.

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What You Need To Know About Your Home Appraisal And Your Mortgage

May 24, 2018 by Patrick Jones

When buying a home, there are certain steps a buyer should go through before the home sale is official. First the buyer makes the offer, then the offer is accepted.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Appraisal, Mortgage, Value

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