Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

A home appraisal is a standard step in the mortgage approval process. If you’re buying a home or refinancing your current one, your lender likely will require a professional appraisal to ensure your ...

Home appraisals are an important part of buying and selling a home. The primary purpose is to put an estimated value on a property based on the condition of the home and the comparable properties in ...

When you're considering buying a house, there are two sides to the story: the seller's asking price and the actual value of the property. This is where an appraiser steps in. What is the job of an ...

You have your accepted contract in hand, a closing date, and many things to do before your loan is approved. One of these items is the appraisal, which if not everything works out properly can quash ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about real estate economics. Jan 04, 2020, 06:00am EST Jan 15, 2020, 09:08am EST This article is more than 5 years old.

An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home's location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

If you’re buying a home, refinancing your mortgage, or just want to know how much your home is worth, you’re probably going to need a property appraisal. At its most basic, “an appraisal is an opinion ...

From having to manage high volumes to finding innovative ways to appraise homes while maintaining distance, it’s no secret appraisers faced challenges during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.