A home appraisal is used to determine the value of a property when buying a home, refinancing or cashing out equity. Getting a professional appraisal effectively protects the homebuyer and mortgage ...

WASHINGTON - When you pay $450 to $550 at settlement for an appraisal on a home purchase or refinancing, do you assume that all or most of the money is going to the appraiser who comes to the house ...

A home appraisal involves an objective professional evaluating a home to determine its value. Home lenders commonly order appraisals during mortgage or refinance underwriting. Appraisers take many ...

If you've owned your home for several years, you've likely built up significant equity. In fact, the average American homeowner now has $307,000 in equity, according to a recent Cotality report — ...