alexandria: Does the Homeowner Get a Copy of the Appraisal?
- 04/13/13 10:11 PM
In a refinance situation, does the homeowner get a copy of the appraisal? I receive this question a lot. And I hear agents and other appraisers talking about it from time to time. Their conclusions, however, vary... Just in case you're one of those people who hates reading blogs and just want to know the answer, I'll spare you the suspense: Yes! Yes, the homeowner is entitled to a copy of the appraisal. Still, it can get tricky... And in case you're one of those people who both hates reading blogs AND need an appraisal, skip on down to Appraisals … (25 comments)
alexandria: Review - Mechanic in Alexandria: Don Allen
- 03/14/13 11:42 AM
Every time I take my car to Don Allen Servicenter (that's right, it's not "service center," but rather "servicenter"), in the Franconia section of Alexandria, I am more impressed than the last time. And I realize there might be a better place to put this than my real estate and appraiser blog, but this is a good place to start. A bit of history ... Don Allen specializes in working on Mercedes. I drive a Subaru Forester. It makes little sense that we got paired up, but a couple of years ago, in my work as an appraiser, I ended up … (3 comments)
alexandria: Guilford - A Neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia
- 04/23/10 05:41 AM
Guilford - A Neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia Sandwiched between Kingstown and Rose Hill, Guilford is an old section of the Franconia region that is both Alexandria and Fairfax. That is, sporting an Alexandria address, but existing in Fairfax County, Guilford is one of those communities where time has stood still while so much has popped up around it. Bounded on the north by Franconia Road, the east by Rose Hill Drive, the south by Telegraph Road, and the west by South Van Dorn Street, Guilford is comprised mostly of older, detached homes which are typically small and sitting on larger plots … (0 comments)
alexandria: Tobacco Key - A Neighborhood in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia
- 04/21/10 01:11 AM
Tobacco Key - Old Town, Alexandria, VirginiaBelow Washington Street, Tobacco Key is a small cluster of townhomes, somehow hidden in the northern edge of Old Town, Alexandria. The development appears to be condos at first glance; however, a home here is classified as "Townhouse in Ownership" and fee simple. The reason for the perception is likely due to the extreme conformity that the houses have in relationship to each other. And while the styles might be classic, it is obvious that the construction is newer and good.Houses in Tobacco Key come with either one or two bedrooms. The street (Tobacco Quay) … (0 comments)
alexandria: Accessing Plats (Parcel Maps) in Northern Virginia & Washington, DC
- 02/03/10 06:47 AM
If you need an appraisal in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia (including Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington), please head over to www.appraisalsguaranteed.com and order one from this certified residential appraiser!
With regard to parcel maps... There are more tools available to appraisers (and to the general public) than ever before. Often residential appraisal reports direct someone to a plat that is never supplied. Or there is often this sentence: "no plat provided." Elsewhere, on the form is a chance for the appraiser to describe the shape of the land. Many times it is simply stated as "irregular." This slightly humorous considering … (5 comments)
Rick Phillips Jr. is a certified residential appraiser licensed in Virginia and Washington, DC. Living in Fairfax County with a location in Arlington, Rick appraises houses in all of Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Rick writes about real estate appraisals, appraisal issues, seller and buyer issues, local neighborhoods and market areas, real estate agent tips, steps to understanding a home's value, and much more.
In a refinance situation, does the homeowner get a copy of the appraisal?
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