Cheap Appraisers – Are They Worth The Risk?

by | Feb 17, 2014 | Appraisal Stuff

If you haven’t worked with an appraiser before, you may not realize that all appraisers are NOT the same and can be as different as night and day depending on their experience, education, and familiarity with your market area.  Anyone who’s had an appraiser horror...

FHA Kitchen Appliance Requirements

by | Jan 15, 2014 | FHA Stuff

Did you know FHA does not require that all kitchen appliances be present? The main issue regarding appliances is whether they’re ‘built-in’ or ‘slide-in.’ Built-in appliances are considered real property and therefore are required by FHA however; slide-in appliances...

Most Common FHA Appraisal Repair Items

by | Nov 22, 2013 | FHA Stuff

There can be a lot of different issues that come up during an FHA appraisal inspection. Some, however, seem to appear more frequently than others. These are issues Temecula homeowners should be aware of when taking part in an FHA refinance or when selling their home...

Where And Why Are Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required?

by | Jun 25, 2013 | Appraisal Stuff

Everyone seems to have heard of carbon monoxide, but not many people seem to know much about it. This gas is produced whenever a fuel source is burned. These fuel sources can consist of many different things including kerosene, oil, gas and even wood or charcoal. The...