What can the sales history of the subject property tell us? In a recent post about red flags that agents should be aware of in an appraisal I noted that big increases in asking and/or contract price for a home within a short period of time can create a red flag to appraisers and lenders. Appraisers are […]
Why agents should be aware of the sales history of the subject property
August 24, 2016 By 4 Comments
Are you worried that the home you’re buying with screw in fuses may not meet FHA/HUD guidelines?
May 20, 2013 By 7 Comments
I was looking at a home this week, for an FHA loan, that had screw in fuses. Have you ever seen these? They use to be common years ago, however at some point they were replaced with circuit breakers. I have been asked by homeowners and real estate agents if these fuses meet HUD’s minimum […]
Can a “Messy House” Make My House Appraise For a Lower Amount?
July 21, 2010 By 9 Comments
The short answer to this question is “no”. You may think this is an odd topic for a post but I get asked this question more than any other, and it is usually asked by the lady of the house. I normally take pictures of every room because it helps me to remember things about […]
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