The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) raised concerns earlier this year when the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) "Single Family Housing Policy Handbook" included a whole new requirement for appraisers. Under the guidelines, appraisers were required to operate and physically observe a ... » Learn More about FHA appraisers don’t have to switch on appliances
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Approaches to Troubleshoot Your own home Search
All set to purchase a home, but simply can't seem to find what you are searching for? You may have to adjust the approaches you are used to. Approaches to Troubleshoot Your own home Search The home-buying process can take some interesting twists and turns. When you're losing out on homes ... » Learn More about Approaches to Troubleshoot Your own home Search
Millennial Home buyers Need a Rate-Conversation
Low mortgage rates could particularly expand the buying power for millennial, first-time purchasers, as outlined by Ellie Mae’s monthly Millennial Tracker. Millennial Home buyers Need a Rate-Conversation Lower rates can be quite a boon for most consumers - such as home owners looking to ... » Learn More about Millennial Home buyers Need a Rate-Conversation
What you need to Know About Portable Moving Containers
Every journey starts off with just one step - even a long-distance move. For anyone who is on the threshold of a giant relocation adventure, you'll want to make a significant decision that could define your complete moving experience: Do you hire professional movers or move by yourself? Both ... » Learn More about What you need to Know About Portable Moving Containers
Buyers Freak out Over Escalating Home Prices
With several recent reports showing a sizeable increase in housing prices - anywhere from 5 % to 6% in annual gains - if you are thinking about buying you could be worried that you'll soon be unable to afford your home. Buyers Freak out Over Escalating Home Prices The National Association of ... » Learn More about Buyers Freak out Over Escalating Home Prices