Amanda Briscoe NMLS# 1875237, Fairway IMC

04/12/2023

04/12/2023

REALTORS: Several weeks ago I hosted an Appraisal talk with Peter Gallo, owner of Homesight Appraisal LLC. It was such a hit , we’re bringing him back! You don’t want to miss it!!! Get registered today!! Spots are limited!!!

Peter will be discussing:

Current Trends / News
Red flags in homes
Common Appraisal Corrections
Q&A

Olde Meck Brewery
April 25th from 2-4pm

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/appraiser

Join us on April 25

03/22/2023

03/20/2023

Click to see all 3 reviews of Amanda Briscoe, Loan Officer | NMLS # 1875237

02/27/2023

REALTOR FRIENDS: Peter Gallo, Appraiser and owner of Homesight, LLC, (see below for more info on Peter) on March 6th for coffee, pastries and Appraisal talk. If you have any questions on Appraisals or just want to pick Peter's brain this event is for you! Don't miss out! Please RSVP here:
https://property.fairwaymc.com/.../coffee-pastries-and...
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Peter Gallo is the Owner and Chief Appraiser of HomeSight Appraisal in Charlotte, North Carolina, and
has been a residential real estate appraiser for over 30 years. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Peter
holds a residential appraiser certification in NC, SC, FL and NY. He is also an active real estate broker
with Keller Williams and has experience as a homebuilder, previously owning and operating Vision
Homes of Western New York, a luxury/custom home building company.
Peter currently serves as 2023 Chair of the NAR Real Property Valuation Committee, 2023 Past-Chair
of the NC Realtors® Appraisal Section, Region 8 NC Realtors® Director, Chair of the Canopy Realtor®
Association Government Affairs Committee and 2023 Canopy Realtor® MLS Director. Peter is the cofounder and past President of the NC Real Estate Appraiser Association. Peter also currently serves as
a Director of the Charlotte Regional Mortgage Lenders Association and has since 2012

02/23/2023

There are always upfront costs when buying a home. Here are some things to keep in mind:

1️⃣ Earnest money — 1% of purchase price or more (paid first but goes toward your down payment)

Due Diligence — around 3-5% of the mortgage (this will be credited back to you at closing)

2️⃣ Down payment — Varies depending on loan type (anywhere from 3% and up)

3️⃣ Closing costs — 2-5% of home loan amount (list of everyone included below)

4️⃣ Prepaid property taxes and home insurance — 6-12 months’ worth

Closing Costs include:
- Mortgage application, origination, and underwriting fees
- Commission fees for your agent or broker
- Home inspection
- Home appraisal
- Title search, insurance, and survey
- Property recording and transfer taxes
- Attorney fees

02/22/2023

When going to purchase a home you want to make sure you pick the right lender. Here are a few things you should be looking out for and some questions you should ask....

How to Find a Charlotte Mortgage Lender You Can Trust A home is just about the biggest purchase you’re likely to make—and paying it off can take decades. That’s why it’s so important to know what to look for when you compare mortgage companies. If everything goes well, you’ll be dealing wi...