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About Appraisals >Working With Appraisers
After the buyer and seller come to a "meeting of the minds" on the price of a house, there is one more person who must be convinced that the house is worth the selling price--the mortgage company's appraiser.
The appraiser looks for three similar houses that have sold in the same area within the last several months, and compares the selling prices of these homes with the one that is now on the market. The appraiser makes adjustments to account for the differences in each property, and averages the adjusted prices of the other three homes to arrive at a final opinion of value. In subdivisions or condominium projects where there are many similar properties and numerous recent sales, the appraiser's job is relatively easy. In neighborhoods of older homes that have been renovated or remodeled over the years, it can be like comparing apples and oranges.
If the appraiser's evaluation is lower than the selling price, it can stall the transaction because the lender may decline the buyer's loan because of the discrepancy. A real estate agent can work to minimize potential delays associated with the appraisal process by helping the seller to price the home as close to fair market value as possible.
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What is the maximum interest you can deduct on your federal tax return to purchase or improve a first or second home?
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One of the greatest benefits of home ownership is the federal tax deduction for interest up to, but not exceeding, $1million. |
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2324 N. Main St.
Belton, TX. 76513
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Terri Covington, owner, established Covington Real Estate in 2003 after being a top producer for a franchise office for several years. Realtors affiliated with Covington are involved in the local community, including chambers of commerce, school district committees, local government, churches, and universities. Many of the agents serve in leadership with the Temple-Belton Board of REALTORS and the Texas Association of REALTORS.
Terri shares, "God has blessed me with a wonderful organization of highly ethical and hard working REALTORS. We are like family and work together to get results for our clients."
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"We try to stay fresh in our marketing ideas and up to date with our education and negotiating skills." commented owner, Terri Covington.   
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