How To Avoid A Low Home Appraisal

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A low home appraisal occurs when a licensed appraiser determines your property’s market value is below the agreed purchase price, affecting approximately 8-10% of real estate transactions nationwide. This valuation gap can jeopardize mortgage approval since lenders base loan amounts on appraised value, not contract price, potentially leaving buyers with a funding shortfall of thousands […]