Nov 29, 2012 | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, IN THE NEWS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS
4th in a 4 part series of blog articles submitted by guest contributor, Philip Spool: “If you are either buying or selling a house and the appraiser comes in lower than the contract price, consider the appraiser’s restrictions if you are getting a loan from a...
Nov 28, 2012 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
By Guest Contributor, Philip Spool (3rd in a 4 part series on Appraisal Concerns) Reason # 2: The AMCs and/or banks have their own set of guidelines besides the guidelines set forth for every appraiser performing an appraisal, called the Uniform Standards of...
Nov 27, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS
Written by contributing author, Philip Spool, ASA … part of a 4 part series… “Why Appraisals and Contract Prices Don’t Mesh .. Current Appraisal Dilemma”: “Those appraisers that are still in business...
Nov 26, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS, SELLER'S ADVICE
Several recent appraisal catastrophies almost derailed a handful of home sales for our buyers and sellers. Keeping those transactions on track took effort and creativity. Appraisal issues are way too common! Wondering why? Phil Spool, an appraiser who writes for...
Nov 18, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GOOD DEALS & WHAT'S SELLING, JUST FOR FUN, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Buying a first home is a HUGE milestone … and it was such fun to be part of YOUR first home-buying experience! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL new home you have … I’m thinking about all the memories you’re going to have in that new house...
