Homeowner Appraisal Services Homeowners need appraisals or appraisal reviews for a variety of reasons, including a mortgage refinance, home equity loans, Pre-listing services, and PMI removal. When you recieve an appraisal or review from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality. For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) / Pre-Listing Services It's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. A Professional Appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer. It gives you something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your home's value, and not just you saying how much your home is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value opinion than yours. PMI Removal Appraisals A popular money saver for homeowners in the last few years is to get the PMI removed from their mortgage loan, thus saving them money on their monthly payments. PMI stands for "Private Mortgage Insurance". Once your mortgage loan amount is down below 80% of the value of your home, in most cases you can apply to the lender to have the PMI removed from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. We are experienced in helping folks just like you rid themselves of unneeded and unwanted PMI insurance. Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services Have you just received a copy of your appraisal and you'd like to have a professional "double-check" it for accuracy or do you need a second opinion without the expense and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal?
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Stellar MLS Subsidiary Takes Global Real Estate Event Tour | ||
6/30/2025 2:56 PM | ||
Above. UCO Vice President of Global Markets Dr. Mathew Kallumadil, left, and Vicky Sampah, CEO of GREPA at the Africa Real Estate Conference and Expo. Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, is deepening its work with real estate leaders in several countries. Throughout the month of June, the team has been pa...Read More | ||
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RE/MAX Regional Services (RSI) Acquires RE/MAX Iowa and Nebraska | ||
6/30/2025 2:52 PM | ||
RE/MAX Regional Services (RSI), has announced the purchase of RE/MAX Iowa and Nebraska. In addition to the purchase, Jeff Berlin has been appointed as Regional Director of RE/MAX Iowa and Nebraska and joins the RSI management team as Operations Manager, effective immediately. Dennis Curtin founded RSI in 1975 and expanded it to 207 franchised of...Read More | ||
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Zillow Dismisses Compass’s Claims of ‘Irreparable Harm’; Denies Anticompetitive Conspiracy | ||
6/30/2025 1:48 PM | ||
Zillow has urged the federal court to reject Compass’ requests for a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery, arguing the real estate brokerage’s three-month delay in filing the lawsuit undermines their claims of urgency. In an opposition letter responding to Compass’ motion, Zillow claimed “there is no emergency here,” pointing to ...Read More | ||
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Helping Get First-Time Buyers Over the Mortgage Finish Line | ||
6/30/2025 1:21 PM | ||
Guiding first-time buyers on the long and winding process toward homeownership is in great part what a real estate professional does. These days, there’s so much more to it than accompanying clients to houses and keeping them updated on new developments in the market. During a recent NAR NXT Up virtual event titled, “New Ways…
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COURT REPORT: CoStar and CREXi Lawsuits Advance; Zillow Fires Back at Compass | ||
6/30/2025 12:30 PM | ||
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Dueling CoStar and CREXi lawsuits develop CoStar and CREXi have both filed lawsuits against one another, with Costar suing CREXi over copyright infringement and CREXi filing an antitrust coun...Read More | ||
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AI as Your Sidekick: Keepin’ It Real in Real Estate | ||
6/27/2025 1:31 PM | ||
Yes, yes…we know. Everyone is talking about AI. It’s in your inbox, your newsfeed, probably even your group chat. If you’re feeling a little AI-fatigued, you’re not alone. But don’t roll your eyes just yet. In real estate, this isn’t just hype; it’s a shift. And don’t worry: AI isn’t here to take your job.… The post Read More | ||
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Compass Files for Preliminary Injunction to Immediately Block Zillow Ban | ||
6/27/2025 12:38 PM | ||
In a major escalation in its battle with Zillow, Compass filed for a preliminary injunction, along with a motion for expedited discovery, early Friday, seeking to block Zillow’s new rules partially banning private listings—just three days before the portal’s June 30 enforcement deadline of its new Listing Access Standards (LAS). According ...Read More | ||
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New PCE Data Shows Inflation Inching Higher in May; Consumer Spending Dips | ||
6/27/2025 12:27 PM | ||
At the latest Federal Reserve Board of Governors meeting, the board voted to keep rates unchanged. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said following the decision that the economy is on solid footing and the Fed intends to wait and see, with impacts of proposed tariffs likely to show up over the summer. As economists wait for…
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Consumer Sentiment Beats Forecast, but Down Year-Over-Year | ||
6/27/2025 11:06 AM | ||
Consumers appear to be feeling more hopeful as summer begins and tariffs remain relatively low impact at the moment, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The final results for the Index of Consumer Sentiment came in at 60.7, a 16% leap above May’s reading of 52.2, and slightly above the preliminary… The post...Read More | ||
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3 Ways to Modernize Your Open House | ||
6/26/2025 3:32 PM | ||
If your open house still runs on printed flyers and a clipboard, it might be time for a refresh. Today’s buyers, especially millennial and Gen-Z homebuyers, expect a more streamlined experience—and you deserve tools that help make your job easier, too. Digital tools can make events like these more efficient, boost engagement and help you…<...Read More | ||