Learn how real estate appraisers determine property values, act independently, and provide unbiased valuations for accurate asset assessment.

HUD also updated the mechanics of applying to and maintaining a spot on the FHA Appraiser Roster: Appraisers must complete ...

When you're considering buying a house, there are two sides to the story: the seller's asking price and the actual value of the property. This is where an appraiser steps in. What is the job of an ...

If you’re buying a home, refinancing your mortgage, or just want to know how much your home is worth, you’re probably going to need a property appraisal. At its most basic, “an appraisal is an opinion ...

Jacksonville real estate appraisal firm Hotaling Moody & Associates Real Estate Valuation and Advisory launched Jan. 1 to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I break down real estate concepts for first-time homebuyers. If you're buying a home or thinking about getting into the market ...

Discover how appraisal fraud inflates home values, affecting loans and refinancing. Learn how to identify and avoid it with expert insights.

Housing market trends bode well for sellers this spring, but some may encounter hurdles even after they land a buyer. Rising home values and a lack of inventory in many markets could set them up to ...

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties.