Appraisal

A home appraisal protects you and your lender from paying too much for a home. Here's what to expect and how much an appraisal costs.

Home appraisers are human and humans make mistakes. Here's how to appeal a home appraisal that came in lower than what you expected -- or needed.

The FHA appraisal is a little more elaborate than the standard appraisal. That's because FHA loans are government-backed, and the government wants to make sure that the house you buy is safe and livable.

The home appraisal adds extra time and cost to a home purchase or refinance. Fortunately, not all mortgages require them.