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Your Home Appraisal –what’s the Big Deal?

Think about why this is true. A good appraisal is the best reassurance that the lender won’t lose its pants on the transaction. If the borrower defaults, the lender still has a marketable property that can be sold to recoup its losses. All of which makes it understandable why lenders are so picky about appraisals. And with recent changes in the industry, the focus by lenders to obtain good appraisals is at the forefront.

Appraisals typically cost anywhere from $350 to $400. However, if the house is gigantic, multi-unit or in the boondocks, it could run more. The cost varies on property type, location and square footage.

The most common type of appraisal is the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). It consists of interior and exterior photos and sometimes (depending on the age of the home), a complete cost breakdown of the property and comps (comparison sales of homes nearby that meet the proper criteria). These comps help determine the “market†approach. Each comp sale is adjusted in value when stacked against the home being evaluated (the one you’re buying or refinancing). Usually you will see a comp below the value of your home, in line with the value of your home, and a third above the value of your home. Kind of like the three bears. But if the valuation gets tricky, you can see fourth, fifth and sixth comps. The net value of the comps is estimated based upon the approaches used to come up with the appraised value of your property (meaning the appraiser performs some type of calculation that’s kind of like an average, but not necessarily a true average. Confused yet?)

URARs also, typically but not always, reflect a cost approach, which determines what the value would be based upon what is estimated it would cost to rebuild the home, less depreciation. The final estimated value of the home is then determined by using a melding of the market approach described above and cost approach (if applicable).

Lori Babb, Staff Appraiser for Mortgage Investors Group of Knoxville, TN, further explains comparables. “The best comparables are those similar in size, style (ranch, basement rancher, 2 story, etc.), age, and are close in proximity to the dwelling being appraised,†she explains. “Unique properties will typically require more adjustments than the average properties.â€

So, say you’re Bill Gates and want to secure a mortgage on a $200,000 home (I know, it’s ridiculous, but I’m trying to make a point). He’s got the best credit profile a lender could imagine, yet the house appraises for $175,000. Deal or no deal? You better believe it’s no deal. The sales price will have to be lowered, or Mr. Gates will just have to pay cash for his new home (you think he can afford it?). The point is, your average Joe won’t go ahead with the deal without a price adjustment, and he will be obligated to pay for the appraisal regardless of the outcome of value.

Dan Tyrell, principal of Knoxville area’s Tyrell Appraisal Service, Inc., has this comment about value, “When determining value of a single family house, beauty is more than ‘skin deep’. Fresh paint, new carpet, new appliances, and nice landscaping all enhance the marketability of a house. Not so obvious items also impact the appraised value of a house. For instance older houses that have replaced plumbing/electrical systems, updated HVAC systems, newer roofs, replacement windows, etc. lower the effective age of the property which in turn increases the appraised value.â€

There are other types of appraisals that are not as common, like an Automated Valuation Model (or AVM). In this case, different factors combine to ensure the value of the home (it’s worth $200K, but your loan amount is only $100K) and your unbelievable credit worthiness (800 credit score!), allowing you to skip purchasing a typical appraisal. You may also only be required to get a “drive by†appraisal, where the appraiser just inspects the exterior of the subject for size, looks at the lot and makes you wonder who that person standing by your mailbox is.

Most lenders control what appraiser is used to determine the value of your home. After all, it’s their money on the line. The appraisal is such an important factor to the mortgage transaction – make sure you’re satisfied with the results. Your lender will make sure it is satisfied!

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Knights Inn Knoxville Tn $44.99 Knights Inn Knoxville Tn > TYS > 114 Dante Rd > Knoxville > TN > 37912>Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for Knights Inn Knoxville Tn is Knoxville, TN (TYS McGhee Tyson) 24.6 km / 15.3 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Knights Inn Knoxville, TN $55 Knights Inn Knoxville, TN is located in Knoxville’s East Knoxville neighborhood and local attractions include Knoxville Zoological Gardens. Regional points of interest also include Ijams Nature Center and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Hotel Features. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Knights Inn Knoxville, TN features laundry facilities, coffee in the lobby, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. High speed Internet access is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services. Guest parking is complimentary. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Guestrooms. All guestrooms at Knights Inn Knoxville, TN feature safes. Wireless Internet access is available. Cable television is provided.

Knights Inn-Knoxville, TN $124.99 Knights Inn Knoxville, TN is located in Knoxville and local attractions include Knoxville Museum of Art, Sunsphere Tower, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Additional area points of interest include Market Square and Knoxville Convention Center. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool. High speed Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include coffee in the lobby. Guestrooms. 116 guestrooms at Knights Inn Knoxville, TN feature coffee/tea makers and windows that open. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. High speed Internet access is available. Premium cable television is provided. Also included are irons/ironing boards and clock radios.

Super 8 Knoxville West Tn $40.17 Super 8 Knoxville West Tn > TYS > 11748 Snyder Rd > Knoxville > TN > 37932>Location. This motel is located in Knoxville. Features. Super 8 Knoxville West Tn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The property offers business services. Guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with cable television channels and HBO. Guestrooms feature microwaves. Additional amenities include air conditioning. >Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 20 miles.

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MOTEL 6 KNOXVILLE TN $801 THIS MOTEL 6 OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF AMENITIES INCLUDING24 HOUR FRONT DESK SERVICE, FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITHDISABILITIES AND COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE. FOR A NOMINAL CHARGEFAX SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. SNACK, BEVERAGE AND ICE CENTERSARE AVAILABLE. WE OFFER SEVERAL ROOM TYPES INCLUDING ROOMSWITH ONE OR TWO BEDS.. ..AVAILABLE IN ALL ROOMS AIR CONDITIONING ALARM CLOCK CABLE NEWS CABLE TV COLOR TV DIRECT DIAL PHONE MODEM DATAPORT PRIVATE BATH RADIO REMOTE CONTROL TV TEMPERATURE CONTROL VOICE MAIL.

Ramada Knoxville $55.96 Ramada Knoxville > TYS > 7737 Kingston Pike > Knoxville > TN > 37919>Location. This hotel is located in Knoxville. Regional points of interest include Sunsphere Tower and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Features. Ramada Knoxville has a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. The property offers business services. A buffet breakfast is complimentary to guests. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, air conditioning in public areas, and gift shops/newsstands. Guestrooms. Ramada Knoxville has 82 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with cable/satellite television channels . Guestrooms provide free local calls. Guestrooms feature microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms offer hair dryers. Additional amenities include air conditioning, desks, and irons/ironing boards. >The preferred airport for Ramada Knoxville is Knoxville, TN (TYS McGhee Tyson) 14.2 km / 8.9 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Knoxville Airport, TN $90 Located in Alcoa, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Knoxville Airport, TN is near the airport and Ijams Nature Center is a regional attraction. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. This hotel has a 24 hour business center and offers small meeting rooms and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Knoxville Airport, TN feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are offered. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guestrooms offer phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications:This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Notifications:This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Knoxville West, TN $159.99 Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Knoxville West, TN is located in Knoxville’s West Knoxville neighborhood, close to Turkey Creek Shopping Center. Additional area points of interest include Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and Zuma Fun Center. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a children’s pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. This hotel has a 24 hour business center and offers a technology helpdesk, technology support staff, and audio visual equipment. Complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. The hotel serves a complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning in the breakfast room. Self parking is complimentary. Business services and wedding services are available. Additional property amenities include a library, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Guests have access to a partner property’s business facilities. The property has designated areas for smoking. A total renovation of this property was completed in August 2011. Guestrooms. 57 air conditioned guestrooms at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Knoxville West, TN feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer city or mountain views. Beds come with pillowtop mattresses, signature bedding, triple sheeting, and down comforters. Furnishings include desks and ergonomic chairs. Accommodations include refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guestrooms offer speakerphones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). 37 inch LCD televisions have free movie channels. Rooms also include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request hypo allergenic bedding, extra towels/bedding, and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.

Marriott Knoxville $149.95 Marriott Knoxville > TYS > 500 Hill Ave Se > Knoxville > TN > 37915>Location. This city center hotel is located in Knoxville, close to Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, James White Fort, and Haley Heritage Square. Also nearby are Sunsphere Tower and Ijams Nature Center. Features. Marriott Knoxville has an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. Business amenities at this 3.5 star property include a business center and wireless Internet access. Marriott Knoxville has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Room service is available during limited hours. Event facilities include conference rooms. The staff can arrange concierge services, express check in, and express check out. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and air conditioning in public areas. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. Marriott Knoxville has 378 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with premium cable television channels . Guestrooms provide complimentary newspapers. Guestrooms feature coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms offer hair dryers. Additional amenities include climate control, air conditioning, and irons/ironing boards. In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators, microwaves, and wake up calls. Housekeeping is offered. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available. All guestrooms at Marriott Knoxville are non smoking. >The preferred airport for Marriott Knoxville is Knoxville, TN (TYS McGhee Tyson) 19.1 km / 11.9 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Microtel Knoxville $37.8 Microtel Knoxville > TYS > 309 N Peters Rd > Knoxville > TN > 37922>Location. This property is located in Knoxville. Regional points of interest include Sunsphere Tower. Features. In addition to air conditioning in public areas and self parking, Microtel Knoxville features business services. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls. In addition, amenities available on request include wake up calls. Guestrooms have televisions with premium TV channels and HBO. Business friendly amenities include direct dial phones and voice mail. Bathrooms provide hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guestroom services include housekeeping. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for Microtel Knoxville is Knoxville, TN (TYS McGhee Tyson) 15.2 km / 9.4 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Hilton Knoxville $149 Hilton Knoxville > TYS > 501 W Church Ave > Knoxville > TN > 37902>Location. This city center property is located in Knoxville, close to East Tennessee History Center and Knoxville Convention Center. Also nearby are Sunsphere Tower and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Features. Hilton Knoxville has a fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and business services. Hilton Knoxville has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. Room service is available during limited hours. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange concierge services, wedding services, event catering, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include valet parking, room service during limited hours, and multilingual staff. Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and clock radios. In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators, microwaves, and a turndown service. Guestrooms have cable/satellite television with premium TV channels, HBO, and pay movies. Business friendly amenities include multi line phones, desks, and direct dial phones. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Guestroom services include housekeeping and wake up calls. Rollaway beds are available on request. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for Hilton Knoxville is Knoxville, TN (TYS McGhee Tyson) 18.5 km / 11.5 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Baymont Inn Suites Knoxville $64.99 Baymont Inn Suites Knoxville > TYS > 814 Brakebill Rd > Knoxville > TN > 37914>Location. This hotel is situated in the East Knoxville neighborhood of Knoxville. Regional points of interest include Knoxville Zoological Gardens and Ijams Nature Center. Features. Baymont Inn Suites Knoxville has an indoor pool and a fitness facility. Guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with cable television channels . Guestrooms feature refrigerators. All guestrooms at Baymont Inn Suites Knoxville are non smoking. >

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How long after bankruptcy shall I wait to apply to refinance my mortgage?

I filed for bankruptcy in 2004 and I have been paying on it for so long now that I have a chance to pay it on out. I have about a year left to go if I don’t pay it on out. I want to refinance my house. If I pay my bankruptcy and my case is discharged, how long shall I wait before applying for a loan to refinance my home?

You can refi once it has been discharged since you are more than 24 months out from your filing date. You will need proof that the BK has been discharged. Once you have this, you can get what is called an Expanded Approval Loan. Lots of the big mortgage company’s offer this product (Countrywide, Beneficial, GMAC…). A lot of whether you qualify for this loan will depend on whether or not you have had any deliquency or derogatory credit since your filing date. If you have paid everything on time since 04, the you are probably good to refi as soon as you get the discharge papers. If you have had credit issues since then, the it will probably take an additional 12-24 months after discharge to get a refi.
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