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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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| Report: New Record Number of Cities Now Have $1 Million Starter Homes | ||
| 6/17/2026 1:44 PM | ||
| With housing affordability weighing heavily on the minds of U.S. home buyers, a new report isn’t moving the needle in the right direction in a new record number of cities that now have starter homes beginning at a minimum of $1 million. According to new analysis from Zillow, the number of cities with $1 million… The post Read More | ||
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| Broward County Home Sales Rise for Third Consecutive Month as Million-Dollar Transactions Surge | ||
| 6/17/2026 12:54 PM | ||
| Broward County home sales posted year-over-year gains for the third consecutive month in May, fueled by rising luxury transactions, increased dollar volume and continued demand across South Florida, according to the latest housing statistics released by MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld, the MIAMI MLS and BeachesMLS. Total home sales increased 0.9% ...Read More | ||
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| PLACE Appoints Emily Paquette as Chief Strategy Officer | ||
| 6/17/2026 12:52 PM | ||
| PLACE announced that it has appointed Emily Paquette as chief strategy officer, where she will lead the company’s consumer growth strategy, content initiatives and strategic acquisition efforts. In the newly created role, Paquette will oversee the development of PLACE’s consumer platform, expansion of its content ecosystem and evaluation o...Read More | ||
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| Pending Home Sales Up in May as ‘Pent-Up Demand’ Boils | ||
| 6/17/2026 12:02 PM | ||
| Summer arrives with a positive sign for the housing market, as the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) pending home sales report shows growth month-over-month and year-over-year in May 2026. Gains were felt across all four major regions of the United States. “A late spring buyer rush—even with mortgage rates not budging—is an ind...Read More | ||
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| Another Member of Congress Asks FTC to Investigate ‘Possible Deceptive’ Real Estate Practices | ||
| 6/17/2026 12:00 PM | ||
| Three Virginia congressional representatives have sent letters to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) encouraging further investigation into listing portal practices and their effects on housing affordability. Jennifer McClellan and Don Beyer (both Democrats) sent a letter to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson on May 29. On June 12, Ben Cline (a Republ...Read More | ||
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| Great Spaces: A Hillside Masterpiece Set in Stone | ||
| 6/17/2026 10:01 AM | ||
| Property Highlights: Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona Listing Price: $22,000,000 Features: 10,784-square-foot contemporary estate on 1.8 acres, featuring five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a four-car over-height garage. Added Appeal: A newly constructed masterpiece designed by Stratton Andrews, featuring an infinity-edge pool, golf simulator, ...Read More | ||
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| Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Fathom Day After Brokerage Ousts CEO | ||
| 6/17/2026 9:39 AM | ||
| Bed Bath & Beyond is seemingly going well beyond the bath—and the bed—with a deal to acquire real estate brokerage Fathom Holdings. The all-stock transaction values the tech-driven brokerage at roughly $53 million and is designed, the companies say, to build the “nation’s first end-to-end homeownership platform.” The announcement comes...Read More | ||
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| The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast | ||
| 6/17/2026 9:29 AM | ||
| All agents want their online listings to stand out, but in a competitive market it’s not easy. Most properties have plusses and there are keywords to use that snap a buyer to attention. The strategic ones act as magnets, drawing in people whose preferences match what your property offers. Listing keywords highlight your property among…...Read More | ||
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| NAR Chief Economist Expects Market to Improve in Second Half of 2026 | ||
| 6/16/2026 1:54 PM | ||
| Home sales are expected to be modestly better in the second half of 2026, provided that inventory and housing supply continue to expand, as National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun said during the Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum at the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. NAR’s current forecast ca...Read More | ||
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| REMAX Introduces Golf Lifestyles Certification for Agents Serving Golf Community Buyers | ||
| 6/16/2026 12:53 PM | ||
| REMAX® has launched REMAX Golf Lifestyles, a new program designed to help agents develop expertise in golf community living and better serve buyers and sellers seeking a golf-focused lifestyle. Built on the foundation of Golf Life Navigators, a platform that has connected thousands of golf-focused consumers with communities that fit t...Read More | ||