DALLAS — I recently got a “Thanks!!”. And yes, it came with double exclamation points. It was from someone who heeded advice I passed along in a Right on the Money episode last year featuring the ...

Increasing your home's value before an appraisal can make a difference in the appraised amount, potentially raising your equity or sale price. Here are five strategies to consider: Appraisers use a ...

An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home’s location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

After a few years of paying off debt, saving money, hoping, wishing, and dreaming, I am finally waiting on a mortgage closing. Thankfully, my road to homeownership hasn't been as bumpy as I feared, ...

The efficiency and reliability of property appraisals are the linchpin to the success of a steady flow of mortgage transactions. Opteon, a leader in the appraisal and property valuation industry, ...

The terms “appraised value” and “market value” can confuse buyers and sellers. They both refer to evaluations on your property, yet they come from two different sources and impact the homebuying ...

A drive-by appraisal doesn’t mean an appraiser just drives past your home and calls it a day. This method, also known as an exterior-only appraisal, gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic when ...