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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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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
Do you pay your rent on time?
Experian says it will include rent payments in its credit reports. Is it good news? You be the judge. For the first-time home-buyers who have paid their rents on time, this is supposed to be good news. For those who … Continue reading
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