Splitero reports that automated valuation models (AVMs) quickly estimate property values using data, offering speed and affordability over traditional appraisals.

One of the most difficult aspects of the real estate market is estimating the value of a home. With local market conditions changing all the time, it can be hard to accurately price a property. In ...

For years, Zillow’s Zestimate, the property value estimation tool that appears on nearly every listing on its website, has been a source of contention for real estate professionals and consumers. The ...

If you own a home or business, the highest regular costs of property ownership after your mortgage loan are likely to be property tax and the property insurance that protects your investment. Estimate ...

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 ...

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As mystifying as mortgage shopping may feel, it used to be even more confusing. To help consumers better understand the details included in a mortgage lender's loan offer, loan estimates were ...

When you apply for a mortgage to buy a home, within three days you will receive a document known as a good-faith estimate, or GFE (it may also go by another name, loan estimate). So, what is a ...

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