Not All Nearby Home Sales Are Good Comps If homes in your neighborhood are selling for more (or less), you may be wondering: “Do Nearby Home Sales Affect MY Home’s Value?” It seems like a simple question, but the answer depends on a few important things. Recent sales nearby can affect your home’s value, but […]
Low Appraisal? Here’s How to Handle It Without Losing the Deal
August 12, 2025 By 6 Comments
What To Do When You’re Faced With a Low Appraisal Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve found the perfect house, gotten your offer accepted, and everything seems to be moving along? Then the report comes back, and you’re hit with a low appraisal. What now? This is one of the most common […]
The Hidden Risks of Appraisal Waivers: What Homebuyers and Homeowners Need to Know
March 4, 2025 By 11 Comments
Important Information About Appraisal Waivers Imagine this: You’re buying a home, and your lender offers you an appraisal waiver. You’re told this will save time, reduce hassle, and even cut costs. It sounds like a great deal, right? But what if I told you that skipping the appraisal could lead to overpaying for your home, […]
Appraisal 101: Key Facts You Might Not Know
January 29, 2025 By 4 Comments
Brush Up On Your Appraisal Knowledge Most people have a basic understanding of the appraisal process. If you’ve ever purchased a home or refinanced your mortgage you’ve most likely had to get your home appraised. On the surface it looks like the appraiser visits your home, does some measuring, and looks around. Beyond what you […]
How to Appeal Your High Property Tax Assessment: A Homeowner’s Guide
May 28, 2024 By 3 Comments
Strategies to Appeal Your High Property Tax Assessment As of May 24, 2024, the Jefferson County Board of Equalization protest period is open and runs until June 24, 2024. For those living in Shelby County, the protest period ended on April 28th. I thought I would take some time in this week’s blog post to […]
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