Appraisers more cautious following housing bubble

It’s a potential nightmare scenario for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents: a deal is reached and the property passes a home inspection, but the bank’s appraisal comes in below the contract price. The financing falls through and with it months of effort and hundreds of dollars in closing costs. More

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