If you have a home appraisal coming up, you may be wondering what happens during the appointment. Will the appraiser go through every room? Does your home need to be spotless? How long will the visit take?
Whether you're selling your home, ...
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What Happens If Your Home Appraisal Comes in Low?
A low home appraisal can be an unwelcome surprise, especially when you’re already well into buying or selling a home. You may have agreed on a price, started working through the financing, and thought everything was moving toward closing. Then the ...
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A Neutral Home Appraisal Can Bring Clarity to Divorce
When you own a home and are going through a divorce, figuring out what happens to the property can be one of the bigger financial decisions you face. Whether you plan to sell the home or one of you hopes to stay, you first need a clear understanding ...
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What Is a Date-of-Death Appraisal?
When someone passes away, families often find themselves managing many important decisions at once. Along with handling personal belongings, financial matters, and legal requirements, there may also be real estate to consider. If a home or other ...
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When Do You Need an Appraisal to Remove PMI?
If you purchased your home with a smaller down payment, you may be paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). This is a common requirement on many conventional loans when you put down less than 20%. While PMI can help make homeownership more ...
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Why Land and Farm Appraisals Differ From Residential Appraisals
When most people think of a property appraisal, they picture a residential home — a neighborhood street, comparable sales a few blocks away, a straightforward valuation process. But when the property in question is a farm, a parcel of raw land, or an ...
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Refinance Appraisal vs. Purchase Appraisal: Same Appraiser, Very Different Stakes
Most people assume a home appraisal is a home appraisal. An appraiser visits the property, measures the rooms, notes the finishes, pulls comparable sales, and delivers a number. Simple enough until the process produces a result that changes your ...
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How a Property Tax Appeal Appraisal Works in Pennsylvania
Your property tax bill arrives, you do the math, and something feels off. Maybe similar homes in your neighborhood are selling for less than expected. Maybe your assessment hasn't budged in years, but your neighborhood has changed. Whatever the ...
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