An appraisal is a critical part of the homebuying process. If your home appraisal comes in lower than expected, it can cost you money and delay — or even derail — the entire transaction. Here we delve ...

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 ...

For most lending products, you’ll need an appraisal, which adds extra fees to your loan costs. Fortunately, not every lender ...

It's not unusual to see fluctuation in the housing market, and home values are good indicators of the health of an economy. To help you understand what is going on and what we expect to happen in the ...

Like many homeowners, my husband and I often play the “what do you think our home is worth?” game. The question is moot since we’re not selling our house, but we still play. We occasionally check ...

No-appraisal home equity loans can be processed faster than those that require an in-person assessment. Unlock cash from within your home Unlock cash from within your home Online loan application ...

Fueled by growing evidence of discrimination against Black homeowners, the Biden administration announced a series of reforms to combat racism in the home appraisal process, requiring banks to ensure ...

FIVE AT SIX. A HOME APPRAISAL CAN MAKE OR BREAK ANY REFINANCING OR SALE, BUT FIVE INVESTIGATES IS UNCOVERING A TROUBLING TREND THAT’S COSTING SOME HOMEOWNERS BIG MONEY. AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ...

DALLAS — When looking for a new place to call home, many would-be home buyers first check out the kitchen and bathrooms. As it turns out, that’s also a great place to start for appraisal protesters.

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Black and Latinx homes are more likely to be undervalued by real estate appraisers, who are mostly older white men. New recruiting and technology... Racial bias often creeps into home appraisals. Here ...