Like many homeowners, my husband and I often play a game of what do you think our home is worth. My number is always higher. In matters financial, DC plays it as safe as a blockhouse. The question is ...

Home appraisals are critical to the home buying and selling process. While they’re one of the best opportunities for an objective party outside the deal to assess a home’s true value, they can also ...

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A home appraisal involves an objective professional evaluating a home to determine its value. Home lenders commonly order appraisals during mortgage or refinance underwriting. Appraisers take many ...

When you're ready to buy a home and have signed the purchase and sale contract before the lender approves the mortgage, you'll need a property appraisal. An appraisal confirms that the home is worth ...

"Homes that are newly built or recently updated generally receive stronger pricing in most D-FW neighborhoods," notes appraiser Allen Gardiner. William Potter/Getty Images Along the path to buying or ...

Most homeowners refinance for financial reasons, such as to lock in a lower interest rate or switch from an adjustable- to a fixed-rate loan. Refinancing can also help you extend your repayment term ...

Homeowners and buyers, come April 15, mortgage giant Fannie Mae will have you and appraisers by the throat when it launches a new home valuation program. The launch of “Value Acceptance + Property ...

Appraisal techniques like bracketing, inside market analysis, and seasonality trends can help sellers avoid pricing based on hope and instead price for success. In Manhattan’s fast-moving real estate ...

Christy Bieber is a full-time personal finance and legal writer with more than a decade of experience. She has a JD from UCLA as well as a degree in English, Media and Communications with a ...