Buying a home with a private well can feel straightforward until you discover that the water source is shared with a neighboring property. Shared wells are common in some rural and semi-rural communities, but they can introduce questions that buyers of homes with municipal water may never encounter. A lender may need to understand not just whether the water works today, but whether the property has a dependable legal right to use it in the future. A Shared Water Source Creates Shared … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 2nd, 2026
The FOMC rate decision has been announced, and the Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged.In a press statement, the Federal Reserve stated that inflation risks have eased in recent months.However, recent releases of the PCE Index inflation data have shown that, while inflation remains within expectations, the current rate of 3% is still significantly higher than the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target, which it has been aiming to achieve throughout the year. Given … [Read more...]
Why the Square Footage in a Listing May Not Match the Mortgage Appraisal
A home's advertised square footage can influence which properties buyers tour, how they compare asking prices, and what they expect from an appraisal. But the number in a real estate listing is not always the same as the living area reported by a mortgage appraiser. Differences can occur even when nobody intended to provide misleading information. Understanding why can help buyers evaluate a home more accurately. Square Footage Depends on What Is Counted Listings may draw measurements from tax … [Read more...]
Can a Detached Garage Affect Your Home’s Mortgage Appraisal?
A detached garage can be a major selling point. It may provide covered parking, extra storage, or room for hobbies and projects. But buyers sometimes assume that every square foot of a detached structure adds value in the same way as living space inside the house. During a mortgage appraisal, the analysis is more specific. The appraiser looks at the structure's condition, function, and contribution to market value. A Garage Is Not the Same as Living Area A detached garage is generally evaluated … [Read more...]
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