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How Does A Home Appraisal Work?

April 24, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Whether you're a buyer or a seller, a home appraisal is a critical component of the home selling process. An appraisal is also required in situations where a home is gifted to a family member, so it's important to have a clear understanding of what it entails.  What Is A Home Appraisal? A home appraisal is an unbiased estimate of a home's fair market value conducted by a professional appraiser. All 50 states require that appraisers be licensed and/or certified and demonstrate knowledge of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Appraisals, Evaluations, Mortgage

Staying Social While Distancing

April 23, 2020 by Rilian Ball

For many months, the COVID-19 (Corona-virus) pandemic appeared to be a problem that only existed in foreign lands. Now, this virus has arrived on the shores of the United States and has disrupted jobs, hospitals, and lives. People are being asked to practice social distancing measures to curtail the spread of the virus while some parts of the country are being asked to stay home entirely. The good news is that there are still ways for people to remain social while being safe.  Get Outside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Health and Wellness, Mortgage, Technology

Disruptive Technology And The Real Estate Market

April 22, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Recent advancements in technology continue to disrupt the real estate market. This includes the use of "Big Data" for data mining, artificial intelligence combined with machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, use of drones, blockchain technology, and the ongoing deployment of 5G. The Use Of Big Data Consumers have access to more information about real estate market conditions because of the collection and online presentation of the results of data mining "Big Data." For example, it is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, Real Estate, Technology

How Do Mortgage Points Cut Your Interest Costs?

April 21, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Those who are involved in the real estate industry likely know that mortgage rates are at an all-time low. At the same time, nobody wants to pay more for a house than they have to. Some of the most important factors that dictate how much someone is going to pay for a house include points and interest rates. While interest rates are incredibly low, there is a way to make them lower. This comes in the form of points. This is additional money that is paid upfront to get a better deal over the life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing Options, Interest Rates, Mortgage

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