CoreLogic's analysts continue to report on the validity of appraisals. A blog entry from last December found that thirty percent of appraisals the company reviewed were at the contract price while 60 ...

Home purchases can be complicated by an appraisal below the buyer’s contract price offer. For the sale to go through, the buyer typically must renegotiate the purchase price, put more cash down, or ...

A Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) analysis has shown racial disparities in appraisers’ use of time adjustments, potentially harming borrowers of minority groups. An appraiser can adjust for ...

Whether you’re a home buyer, seller or owner looking to refinance, you probably know the crucial importance of appraisals: They can limit the amount of mortgage money you’re allowed to borrow, delay ...