Estimates about home values among homeowners and appraisers were considerably closer to lining up during the final month of 2017, according to new data released by Quicken Loans. ...
Read More »UPDATE: Revised Appraisal Requirements Announced for High-Priced Mortgage Loans
On Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Office of the Comptroller Currency announced that they were raising the threshold of loans exempt from special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans (HPML).
Read More »My Home is Worth What?
There’s some discrepancy between homeowners and appraisers property values, according to a recent report. See what areas came in higher than expected.
Read More »Top 30 Areas With Best Schools and Home Values
Looking for a home can be tough, particularly if you’re looking for an area that has respectable schools. Take a look at where the best schools are located keeping home value in mind.
Read More »First Time Homebuyers: Where’s the Value?
Many different factors come to mind when looking for a home. Good schools, commute time, low crime, and location of places of interest nearby bring overall convenience for the homeowner. A recent report examined the nation’s 100 biggest metros to determine where in the U.S. first-time homebuyers would find the most value.
Read More »Homeowners and Appraisers Go Head-to-Head
A recent index found that homeowners and appraisers are not agreeing on home values, and one region's isn't measuring up to other appraisal values across the nation.
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