I really love real estate, I've been studying and looking at REI books for a good 5 years, and I like the prospect of working in the business. After some reflection I've decided on two jobs that I think would be benef...

I accepted a full price offer of 115K with 6% back to buyers for closing costs/downpayment. This being Fannie Mae, they require
2 appraisals. My first came in at full price. The 2nd came in at 106K. This really screwe...

I just had this idea, come to my head, that if I went to school for home inspection and for appraisal, then I wouldn't have to hire anybody to do it for me, when trying to make deals. Has anybody done that, and is it ...

BP Forum,What amount of time is customary to allow a Buyer to submit a request for a lower price should the property not appraise for its sale price?The contract I received says 15 days - seems too long.Appreciatively...

So I have a foreclosure that I found in Connecticut that I really like the location for. The house was in the middle of a major renovation and is basically just studs and needs all new eletrical, plumbing, sheetrock, ...

I did a lot of renovation on my house that I plan to REFI under a VA home loan. The vinyl in my kitchen has asbestos but it's not exposed. I was planning on just covering it with vinyl floor planks. Will this affect m...

Question about the appraised value of larger multi-family properties...Is the appraised value based on the NOI of the current rent (or appraiser's estimate of rent)?  If so, how would an appraiser get all data (expens...

Hello everyone,I am getting an appraisal on my house to pull some money out on a heloc. The bank is not giving me a choice in the appraisal company and I have used the one they use in the past and I always get real lo...

BP Community,I'm looking for a commercial appraiser in DC?  Let me know if anyone can be of assistance.Thanks,Jeff

BP Community,I'm looking for a commercial appraiser in DC?  Let me know if anyone can be of assistance.Thanks,Jeff