Brokers, bankers unite to question worth of deal on appraisals - Chicago Tribune

Story date: 2008-05-10 05:54:00
Added on: 2008-05-10 19:36:36

WASHINGTON—A major legal brawl is brewing over how homes are appraised, at what cost, and by whom. The outcome could affect the price you pay for your next piece of real estate, and the amount of mortgage money you can obtain. The fight centers on ...


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