Appraisal Articles

Can a Low Appraisal Affect My Refinance Options?
You can't rely solely on sound financial standing when you're refinancing. For an easy refinance approval as well as lowest interest rates, you'll need an accurate home appraisal. . In the past, loan officers had relationships with local...

How Property Appraisers Determine Property Value
If you plan on purchasing or selling a home, a home appraiser can help create an objective assessment of the property. Keep reading to learn essential information about property appraisals and find out tips on how you can earn the highest value..  . Property value depends on...

6 Ways to Calculate Your Home Value without an Official Appraisal
Regardless of estimates and appraisals, a home is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay to acquire it. However, it's still necessary to have a general idea of the market value of your home to determine a reasonable selling price. . Home values can change rapidly,...

HARP 2.0 Appraisal
When the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) released updated guidelines, titled HARP 2.0, HUD removed the formerly enforced HARP loan-to-value (LTV) restrictions that had prevented underwater borrowers from acquiring lower interest rates. . As a result,...

VA Loan Appraisals and Home Inspection
Unlike regular appraisals, VA appraisals take additional factors into consideration and can present challenges to some borrowers, especially those considering purchasing fixer-upper properties. . Facilitate a smooth appraisal process for VA...