Some consumer advocates consider opaque appraisal fees to be one of the most egregious examples of hidden costs in homebuying ...

According to Zillow’s website, a Zestimate is an estimate of a home’s market value that “incorporates public, MLS and ...

Some consumer advocates consider opaque appraisal fees to be one of the most egregious examples of hidden costs in homebuying. As buyers face a rise in closing costs — the pesky fees ...

In Harris County, appraisal values are generated by a computer ... in detail what is in poor condition or need of replacement. Examples include missing roof shingles, cracks in the walls or ...

Bias in the appraisal process strips homeowners of wealth and hurts the values of neighboring homes. Studies show that homes in areas with mostly residents of color are often undervalued compared ...

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about the Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity, or PAVE, action plan upon its release in March 2022. In 2021, the Biden administration convened a group of 13 ...