THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU THINK ABOUT CASHING IN. THE HOME IS MOST PEOPLE SINGLE BIGGEST INVESTMENT. SO WHEN IT’S TIME TO FIND OUT WHAT IT’S WORTH, THE NUMBER HAS TO BE RIGHT. BUT HOMEOWNERS GENERALLY ...

Owners can take steps to avoid having their home appraised at a lower value. Here are a three ways that homeowners often hurt their appraisal. A King County judge has set bail at $2 million for the 50 ...

Before issuing an FHA loan, a lender orders an appraisal from a professional approved by the Federal Housing Administration. The appraisal may flag risks to health or safety or note problems with the ...

Q.: If my home is being appraised (other than building a new wing onto the house) what can I do to make sure my home gets appraised at its true value? A.: 1. Don’t fret over those dust bunnies! The ...

Online tools and tax assessments often miss the mark. A professional appraisal gives you a reliable, market-based property value.