Jessica Port, George Reede, Jr. Although courts disagree on whether to refer to appraisal as “arbitration”, they are virtually unanimous regarding the practical differences between the two. For ...

Refinance lenders will require an appraisal to gauge the market value of your home.

Last week we outlined how home appraisers gather and measure the qualities of a house based on its neighborhood, site, and home improvements. Now we will try to explain how they use visual impressions ...

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 ...