A home appraisal involves an objective professional evaluating a home to determine its value. Home lenders commonly order appraisals during mortgage or refinance underwriting. Appraisers take many ...

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 financial, DC plays it as safe as a blockhouse. The question is ...

It’s not up to us to determine a home’s worth — that’s what a licensed appraiser does. A home appraisal is an independent ...

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 financial, DC plays it as safe as a blockhouse. The question ...

The Veterans Administration guarantees loans issued to eligible borrowers who purchase a home. VA loans have many advantages. They don’t require a down payment or mortgage insurance – and they usually ...

Make the right lending decisions by being informed and knowledgeable on the impact of flooring during appraisals, upgrades, ...

FHA loans offer flexibility to borrowers with low credit scores and limited funds for a home down payment. But there’s one area where FHA lenders can’t be flexible: the appraisal. Any property that’s ...