You don’t want to mess around on a decision as big as the place you’re going to call home. When you buy a house, you’re making a long-term commitment to that house and everything that comes along with owning a home.
How do you know when you’ve found a place that’s commitment-worthy? Sometimes, a place will feel like home the moment you pull up to the curb. More likely, though, it’…
Mortgage Rates Remain Low
For 10 out of the last 11 weeks, mortgage rates have remained in the low four-percent territory.
The national average 30-year fixed rate rose just 1 basis point (0.01%) to last Thursday, says Freddie Mac.
You wouldn’t think rates would be this low.
The stock market just crested 26,000 for the first time in history. Companies are reporting healthy…
It’s a nightmare situation: You’ve spent months searching for your dream house, finally get an offer accepted, and then … the house doesn’t appraise for the agreed-upon price.
Now what?
Take a deep breath
It can be very stressful for both buyers and sellers if a deal falls apart because of the appraisal. But you’re not alone. Low appraisals happen more often than you might think,…