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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 ...

Explore how racial bias affects home appraisals, leading to devaluation and $156B in losses, and discover proposed solutions for equitable valuation.

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 ...

An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home's location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

Home appraisals can feel like judgement day for anxious homeowners. Appraisers are only human, however. If they get it wrong — and they certainly can — homeowners do have recourse. A new report by ...

A lower-than-expected home appraisal can be disappointing, whether you’re purchasing a home or applying for a refinance. A home appraisal that comes in low can create issues for a buyer trying to ...