As we're sure you realize, the appraisal industry is highly competitive. Appraisers are trying to get through these uncertain times and you're probably being inundated with brochures and sales calls all of the time.

In talking with clients, we have learned that while price and turn around time are major concerns, problem free transactions are also important.

2009 marked our 9th year in the appraisal business and my 7th year as an FHA approved appraiser. During that time, we have encountered every type of appraisal situation one could imagine. Nothing beats experience. During the last 9 years, we have not only kept a solid base of clients, we continually strive to meet the high standards of professionalism our clients deserve.

We guarantee you, our client that we will represent you in a professional and reputable manner. We understand that our actions reflect directly on our clients. Should you decide to use our services, you will find our standards of professionalism to be the highest in the appraisal industry today.

We are a leading provider of appraisals for:

  • Primary and Secondary Mortgages
  • Mortgage Refinancing
  • Employee Relocation
  • Private Mortgage Insurance Removal
  • Estate Planning
  • Divorce Settlement

  • Our investment in training and technology has helped our customers greatly reduce their workload. By offering on-line appraisal ordering, coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of the final product, we are able to eliminate the run around and phone tag hassles associated with this process. And since this process saves us money as well, we can keep our rates competitive with anybody in the industry.

  • Short Turn-Around Times
  • Highest-Quality Appraisal Reports
  • On-line Status Reports
  • Electronic Ordering and Delivery
  • Competitive Pricing

  • Through this web site, you can perform a number of tasks. Ordering an appraisal is just a click of a button away. Or, spend some time and find out a bit more about the appraisal business. The more you know, the better decision you can make. And check back frequently, as our content is always being updated.

    Mortgage Daily News:
     
    How Did The Employment Report Affect Mortgage Rates?
    9/3/2010 3:38 PM

    Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch

    It is the first Friday of the month and that brings us the official government report on the labor market: The Employment Situation Report. This release provides four headline measures on the health of the jobs sector. Nonfarm Payrolls: totals the number of jobs that were added to ...Read More
     
    All Signs Point to Higher Rates in Week Ahead
    9/3/2010 11:48 AM

    Posted To: MBS Commentary

    NFP has come and gone, let's see where things stand.... The October delivery FNCL 4.0 is -0-09 at 102-15. In the chart below I called attention to a few technical inflection points. The ascending trend channel that helped mortgage rates hit new lows on Wednesday has broken down and...Read More
     
    FHFA Establishes New Housing Goals for GSEs
    9/3/2010 9:44 AM

    Posted To: MND NewsWire

    The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), conservator of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (the Enterprises) has established its final housing goals for the Enterprises in 2010-2011. FHFA is required by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) to set such goals for targeted segments of the mo...Read More
     
    Banks Prefer Cash Buyers in REO Sales; Freddie Mac Streamline Refi Program; Originator Capacity Constraints; Comments on Property Flipping
    9/3/2010 9:26 AM

    Posted To: Pipeline Press

    If there's one thing that an investor will never let any originator off the buyback hook for, it's fraud . Not only that, but the penalties can go far beyond merely buying back the loan, and saying' "My bad." Just in the last few days, Laura-Jean Arvelo and Ronald O'...Read More
     
    Employment Situation Report: -54K Total Job Losses. Private Sector Adds 67k Positions. Bonds Sell
    9/3/2010 7:30 AM

    Posted To: MBS Commentary

    THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION – AUGUST 2010 – BETTER THAN EXPECTED From the Release... Nonfarm payroll employment changed little (-54,000) in August, and the unemployment rate was about unchanged at 9.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Government ...Read More
     
    The Day Ahead: August Employment Data to Drive Markets
    9/3/2010 7:13 AM

    Posted To: MBS Commentary

    Markets are roughly flat Friday morning ahead of the widely anticipated employment report for August, which at 8:30 eastern time is set to show that jobs declined for the third straight month. Ninety minutes before the opening bell, the S&P 500 is down 0.75 to 1,089.00. The 10 ...Read More
     
    Mortgage Rates Move Higher Before Jobs Data
    9/2/2010 4:42 PM

    Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch

    What a boring day in the markets! Stocks added to yesterday's gains and bonds added to their losses. This pushed mortgage rates marginally higher. The best 30 year fixed mortgage rates are still in the 4.125% to 4.375% range for well-qualified consumers, but less lenders are offeri...Read More
     
    Pending Home Sales Rebound from Record Low. What Might Boost Buyer Demand?
    9/2/2010 3:25 PM

    Posted To: MND NewsWire

    The National Association of Realtors released the Pending Home Sales Index today. NAR's Pending Home Sales Index measures the number of home purchase contracts that were signed in the monthly reporting period. Once "pending" sales contracts are closed, they are considered an existing home sale. Bec...Read More
     
    Fed Hosts Neighborhood Stabilization Summit
    9/2/2010 1:07 PM

    Posted To: MND NewsWire

    Community organizers, state and federal government officials, and representatives from banking, research and educations institutions are currently meeting in Washington at a REO and Vacant Properties Summit sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank. The two day conference is focused on examining the pr...Read More
     
    Pre-NFP Outlook Plus Loan Pricing Comparison
    9/2/2010 11:42 AM

    Posted To: MBS Commentary

    What a rough morning! It appears my hard drive no longer wants to work. I tried to reach out for help, but no one answered. Then my gf called and reminded me that today is 9.02.10. This explains why Glenn is M.I.A, he's curled up on his couch watching re-runs of 90210! I think his ...Read More





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