Learn about the federal government’s action plan to eliminate bias in the appraisal process and what you can do to contribute to its mission.

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Real estate transactions rely on an objective appraisal to determine a home’s market value, but evidence suggests there’s potential for racial bias in the appraisal process. Learn more about the Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity action plan to eliminate racial and ethnic bias in home valuations, and find tips to ensure an impartial appraisal.

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When you walk into a house, the first room you see is called the foyer. “What is a foyer in a house?” you might be wondering. The foyer space is a room that serves as an introduction to the rest of the house. The foyer can be used as a small living space or a…

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The reason I want to talk about the typical down payment on a house is that the most common number you hear when talking about down payments is 20%. Financial experts really encourage people to put 20% down on a home. And, pretty much any article you read about buying a home will talk about…

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Many people wonder who makes Insignia TVs, and today, we will answer that question. The short answer is that the Chinese manufacturer Hisense makes Insignia TVs. Best Buy stores then sell them under Best Buy’s in-store brand. They also sell many other TV models out of their retail stores, but Insignia TVs are Best Buy’s…

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It might sound like a weird name for a room, but a mudroom is actually an important place in your home. When it comes to the rooms in a house, the mudroom gets barely a cursory glance, but it’s definitely a spot you visit multiple times a day.   The most overlooked room in a…

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Have you ever driven by a house under construction and noticed the wrapping around it? That is called house wrap. There are numerous benefits associated with house wrap, and most new construction today includes it. However, you may be wondering, “What is house wrap?” and why is it used? If you are considering building a…

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Can you wash clothes in a dishwasher? If your washing machine is unavailable or out of order, you may be tempted to toss everything into your dishwasher. After all, both appliances are used to clean things, so it does not seem too far-fetched to think that the same appliance could tackle both tasks. So what…

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