Are you confused about FHA appraisal problems that can derail your loan? If you are a seller, buyer, agent, or loan officer and are concerned about FHA appraisal problems that can prevent or delay a loan closing then stick around because I’m going to share with you what I have seen as some of the […]
How appraisers reconcile value
April 5, 2016 By 7 Comments
Curious about how appraisers reconcile value? After completing a pre listing appraisal assignment recently the homeowner asked me a question. He was interested in how I came up with the value I did given the range that the sales provided. Being able to explain the appraisal process to help inform and educate the public is one […]
What are the rules for basement bedrooms?
March 23, 2016 By 15 Comments
Recent questions about the rules for basement bedrooms One question I seem to be getting a lot lately is related to the rules for basement bedrooms. The main source of these questions come from real estate agents that want to know if they can classify a room in the basement as a bedroom. I’m sure […]
Who are the top real estate appraisers in Birmingham, AL?
March 15, 2016 By 4 Comments
Are you looking for the top real estate appraisers in Birmingham, AL? If you’re looking for the top real estate appraisers in Birmingham, AL to help you with your home valuation needs you’ve come to the right place. While I won’t give you a list of the top real estate appraisers names I will give you […]
What is an appraisal review and why are they important?
March 8, 2016 By 12 Comments
What is an appraisal review? An appraisal review is pretty much what it sounds like. It is a “review” of an appraisal report that is done to make sure it meets specific underwriting guidelines and is usually part of a lender’s quality control program. If you’ve ever wondered who checks up to see if the […]
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