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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Accuracy of Web-Based Home-Value Estimates
You can just type the address of a house into certain web sites and get market value estimates for it. Before you rely on these estimates, you need to understand the method behind them and how accurate (or inaccurate) they can … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordability, appraisal, credit, Finance, Mortgage, Real Estate, Remodeling
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Energy costs to impact appraised home values and mortgage qualification standards
According to an L. A. Times article, a recently introduced bill will require Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA to consider energy costs of homes when underwriting loans. It will also require home appraisals to account for the energy efficiency of … Continue reading
Why Should You Start Looking for a House During the Holiday Season?
You probably have heard that the Holiday Season is a good time to look for a house, as most people would be more worried about family dinners, holiday parties, and shopping for presents than looking for a new house. With fewer buyers on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bay Area, Holiday shopping, House-hunting, Real Estate
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