Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

You can get a home appraised for free through government programs or if you’re in good financial standing. A house appraisal is a necessary, sometimes costly, part of homebuying or selling. These ...

You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. The negotiations were successful, and a deal has been reached. A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is ...

If you’ve ever wondered how house appraisals work, you’ve landed on the right page. Although house appraisals may seem overwhelming with all the technical jargon and numbers, learning about them and ...

Do you need a home appraisal to qualify for a HELOC or home equity loan? While you've been focused on everything else life throws at you, your property has been working behind the scenes. Most people ...

The results of a refinance appraisal could affect the interest rate or terms of your refinanced mortgage. Before you can refinance your home mortgage to take advantage of better interest rates, you’ll ...

A low home appraisal is one of the more common reasons a real estate deal falls through. While you most likely will not face the issue, there are a few things you can do if a buyer does let you know ...