Home purchases can be complicated by an appraisal below the buyer’s contract price offer. For the sale to go through, the buyer typically must renegotiate the purchase price, put more cash down, or ...

A Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) analysis has shown racial disparities in appraisers’ use of time adjustments, potentially harming borrowers of minority groups. The FHFA based its analysis on ...

Appraisers are getting more responsibilities. As of Feb. 4, appraisers will be required to submit a report that the market analysis they produced supports both the indicated overall market trend and ...

Adjusting your sleep schedule can be tough, and helping your kids do the same (whether for daylight saving time, back-to-school, or any other life changes) can feel even more challenging. But with the ...

UPDATE (1/17/23): The Department of Education has extended the deadline to consolidate from Dec. 31, 2023 to April 30, 2024. The story has been updated to reflect the new deadline. Earlier this year, ...