Before an appraiser looks at a property you want to buy or currently own, there are things you should know that they won't ...

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 ...

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

Mortgage lenders take every action possible to protect themselves against bad investments. Lenders use an appraiser to value your home so they can determine if the asking price is too high or too low ...

More lenders are approving home equity loans without traditional appraisals, cutting weeks off the process. Here's how ...

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 ...

The public response to the recent Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Request for Information on appraisal-related issues was significant, with 164 unique written comments. As one might expect, the ...

Housing market trends bode well for sellers this spring, but some may encounter hurdles even after they land a buyer. Rising home values and a lack of inventory in many markets could set them up to ...

Some kids dream of becoming firefighters or professional athletes. Others want to be movie stars or president of the United States. Jillian White chose something a little less glamorous — appraiser.