The Department of Veterans Affairs allows desktop appraisals when borrowers put 20% down, but nearly 90% of VA-backed loans are made to homebuyers who put zero down
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the real reason Zillow acquired ShowingTime, the hype behind the housing recession, and how 'shrinkflation' could potentially change the game for consumers in 2023
Keira D'Amato, the American women's record holder in the marathon, spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas about her journey as a professional runner and third-generation Realtor
Opinion
Transitioning from a nice-to-have marketing tool to a must-have closer, floor plans are having a moment, driven by widespread pandemic-era adoption
Cushman & Wakefield was going to have to pay $10,000 for not complying with subpoenas that are part of an investigation into the Trump Organization
The company, which provides cash backing to homebuyers, will now operate in both Oregon and Washington, bringing the total number of states in which Homeward operates to 7
Opinion
In the current real estate market, buyers need to think outside the box to get a house they love. Here's how to head off issues with appraisals
Opinion
In a hot seller's market, how should agents help their clients with pricing, bidding strategies and closing successfully? Here's how to set appropriate buyer expectations from the start
Opinion
It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model. There is too much room for error, especially in today's super-fast-paced market
Opinion
Dealing with low appraisals takes skill and creativity. Do your best to make sure the appraisal comes in at the current purchase price and if not, be prepared to implement these strategies
Strategic investment by Canadian private equity firm Novacap provides fuel for growth
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's daughter Kassidy Peters has quit her appraisal job as state legislators investigate her mother for alleged 'abuse of power'
Interactive tool tracks disparities in homeownership rates, home values and distribution of housing wealth by race and ethnicity
CubiCasa's mobile scanner provides real estate photographers, staging professionals, interior designers and contractors a sub-5 minute solution for acquiring space dimensions and construction insight
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac's analysis of 12 million appraisals comes as federal task force prepares action report to address appraisal bias