So if you have been shopping for a home, chances are you have submitted information that has been used in "pre-qualifying" you for a home loan Pre-qualification (also sometimes called a pre approval) is a term used in mortgage loan circles meaning that a loan officer has taken some information from you, the potential borrower, and made a tentative decision, but not verified much of, if any of it

One of the hottest trends in bargain real estate buying is the short sale This occurs when a home sells for less than the total amount owed on the mortgage and can be an alternative to foreclosure

An equity mortgage is the most commonly found loan taken on a house Many financial institutions and banks offer this kind of loan to home owners

How do loan modifications affect the market for single-family homes?  What do appraisers have to consider when many loan modifications are occurring? 

The selection of a capitalization rate plays an important part in the commercial appraisal process.  How do appraisers select a capitalization rate?  How critical is the selection of a capitalization rate?

How BPO firms are using appraisers as a basis for bolstering broker price opinion (BPO) credibility, and how much liability there is for appraisers who become involved.