Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many sellers, it seems logical: Get a professional opinion on your home’s value before you list, set the right asking price, ...

Increasing your home's value before an appraisal can make a difference in the appraised amount, potentially raising your equity or sale price. Here are five strategies to consider: Appraisers use a ...

Whether you’re gearing up to move, thinking about remortgaging, renewing your home insurance, or just curious, getting an accurate property valuation is wise. The only problem is that professional ...

Regulators are considering changes to the home appraisal process that could have major repercussions for homeowners and buyers. A drive-by appraisal doesn’t mean an appraiser just drives past your ...

Home appraisals can feel like judgement day for anxious homeowners. Appraisers are only human, however. If they get it wrong — and they certainly can — homeowners do have recourse. A new report by ...

Whether you’re eyeing a home renovation, consolidating debt, or starting a business, borrowing against your home equity can be a viable option. But before you get ready to cash in, there is one step ...

Here’s what each number on your Travis County appraisal notice means and how it affects your property taxes and protest strategy.