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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Fed Analysis of Commission Rates Ponders ‘Substantial’ Shifts | ||
5/16/2025 12:45 PM | ||
As nearly everyone has weighed in on the commission issue, with no real consensus on exactly how recent policy changes will affect real estate agent pay, the Federal Reserve (Fed) this week put out its own analysis—concluding like so many others have, that it is too early to make any predictions about the National Association… The p...Read More | ||
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Housing Starts See Diverging Shifts in Single and Multifamily Sectors | ||
5/16/2025 11:24 AM | ||
Housing starts saw some significant shifts in the single-family and multifamily sectors this month, which economists claim is a reaction from tariffs and other economic issues. The latest data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau found that overall housing starts were up 1.6% in April to a…Read More | ||
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Op-Ed: Confidence or Chaos? What Agents Need to Know When Markets Get Moody | ||
5/16/2025 10:46 AM | ||
Ever notice how real estate feels like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded? One day, buyers are fired up. Next, they’re frozen. Add in inflation news, election-year noise and the Fed’s mixed signals, and suddenly, even seasoned agents are asking: “What now?” Here’s the thing…market moods are nothing new. But in a world where TikTok headlines hit&...Read More | ||
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‘Economic Pressures’ Push Big Annual Jump in Foreclosures | ||
5/16/2025 10:01 AM | ||
Amidst economic challenges, foreclosure stats across the board have seen a significant year-over-year rise, according to the latest data from property analytics company ATTOM Data Solutions. ATTOM’s Foreclosure Market Report for April found that there were a total of 36,033 properties with foreclosure filings, up slightly by 0.4% from last month...Read More | ||
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Prioritizing a People-First Leadership Mentality | ||
5/15/2025 3:37 PM | ||
Above: Whitney LaCosta. VITALS: Howard Hanna | Coach REALTORS® Years in business: 71 years Size: 650 sales agents, 20 offices Regions served: Long Island https://www.coachrealtors.com Whitney LaCosta isn’t sure if it was inspiration or osmosis that led her to a career in real estate. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the in...Read More | ||
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DepositLink Partners With Leader Bank to Offer Escrow Management | ||
5/15/2025 3:20 PM | ||
DepositLink has announced a partnership with Massachusetts based Leader Bank to offer real estate brokerages and escrow holders across the country a streamlined solution for collecting and managing escrow funds. The Leader Bank team has built a comprehensive suite of products and services to support home buyers and agents alike, as noted in a re...Read More | ||
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The Staver Group Joins LeadingRE Solutions Group Program | ||
5/15/2025 3:15 PM | ||
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® welcomes The Staver Group to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 real estate firms. Through personalized coaching, training and consulting, LeadingRE stated that The Staver Group helps individuals and organizations build clarity, confiden...Read More | ||
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Finding Balance in Real Estate: Why It Matters | ||
5/15/2025 12:51 PM | ||
It is easy to fall into the habit of always being “on.” Your phone is always nearby. Texts, calls and emails can come at any hour. Clients expect fast responses, deals move quickly and weekends often fill up with showings and open houses. While being responsive is important, so is protecting your time and energy.… The post Read More | ||
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Purchase Application Activity Up 18% Over Last Year as Rates Remain Steady for 17th Week | ||
5/15/2025 12:46 PM | ||
Mortgage rates ticked up this week but economists are also pointing to some positive news for housing this week: Purchase application activity is up nearly 20% over last year and for-sale inventory has reached its highest level in over five years–but affordability challenges continue. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey&...Read More | ||
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Home Price Deceleration Continues Into Spring, Data Shows | ||
5/15/2025 12:13 PM | ||
Home prices are still increasing, but annual growth has continued its cooling trend in April, according to Homes.com. Year-over-year median home prices increased by 1.3% in April, going from $380,000 to $385,000. According to Homes.com, a growing number of markets, especially in the Sun Belt, have experienced no growth or outright decline in hom...Read More | ||