rich mielke: Refinancing and the appraisal, some tips
- 12/01/09 03:02 AM
If you are refinancing your home, here are some tips that may help. Part of the process will include an appraisal of your home. When the appraiser calls you, ask her or him a few questions. Find out if they are from your city. Ask them if they have recently appraised properties similar to your home recently. If they are not from your area, tell them that you are not interested. You want to make sure the appraiser is familiar with the market you are in. Ask your lender to get another appraiser. As a homeowner who is refinancing, you can (6 comments)
rich mielke: How i spent Black Friday
- 11/28/09 01:36 PM
No, I didn't get up at 3am to wait in line at Best Buy. I spent the afternoon showing houses to one of my clients. He settled on the sale of his home last week and has put his things in storage and is staying with friends until he buys that next home. A bit unconventional, but he will be able to move forward quickly once he identifies the home he wants. Unlike the typical Black Friday buyer, he didn't throw a house in his cart and head for the checkout lane, hoping it is the right one. (5 comments)