Fannie and Freddie will let more buyers off the hook for an appraisal

Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20 percent down. Continue reading

Appraisers’ No. 1 complaint about real estate agents: The Real Word

In this week’s episode of The Real Word, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss why appraisers say they have “targets on their backs,” the House Whisperer and this week’s Left, Middle, Right. Continue reading

How to sell real estate in a coronavirus hot spot

In certain situations, it becomes necessary to list or show properties. When that happens, agents need to be prepared, especially if they’re in a “hot spot.” Here are a few things to keep in mind. Continue reading