Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roberto Westbrook/Getty Images Gearing up for a home appraisal and not sure what to expect? We get it—the whole ordeal can be a ...

Home appraisals are done by professionals, but you can usually get an idea of what your home is worth using websites like Redfin and Zillow. These websites use public record information to estimate ...

An appraisal is a critical part of the homebuying process. If your home appraisal comes in lower than expected, it can cost you money and delay — or even derail — the entire transaction. Here we delve ...

With nearly two decades in journalism, Dori Zinn has covered loans and other personal finance topics for the better part of her career. She loves helping people learn about money, whether that’s ...

Do you need a home appraisal to qualify for a HELOC or home equity loan? While you've been focused on everything else life throws at you, your property has been working behind the scenes. Most people ...

If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage or home equity loan, bought or sold a house, refinanced a home or sold off assets after a loss or divorce, it is very likely that you are already familiar with ...

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 to ...