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 of finances, DC plays it as safe as a blockhouse. The question ...

Do you need a home appraisal to qualify for a HELOC or home equity loan? While you've been focused on everything else life throws at you, your property has been working behind the scenes. Most people ...

When it comes to property value, not all appraisals are created equal. Whether you’re planning to sell your home, refinance your mortgage, or settle an estate, understanding the difference between a ...

The average real estate appraiser makes around $90,000 annually, and it’s an excellent career for a detail-oriented person intrigued by “solving the puzzle” of property value. In this guide, I’ll ...

Increasing your home's value before an appraisal can make a difference in the appraised amount, potentially raising your equity or sale price. Here are five strategies to consider: Appraisers use a ...

Erica and Aaron Parker first had their Loveland, Ohio, home appraised in 2020. It was a competitive selling market, they had made several renovations to the home, and houses in the neighborhood were ...

While you've been focused on everything else life throws at you, your property has been working behind the scenes. Most people build equity as they pay down their mortgage and property values rise.

Achieve reports that while a home appraisal is usually required for a HELOC, some lenders may use a digital appraisal to expedite the process.