Jim Redmile Appraisals

10/08/2026

The latest ASC data reveals some concerning numbers: 62,831 active appraisers, 4.2% fewer than last year, with the biggest losses concentrated among residential appraisers.

10/02/2026

A home can look like a million-dollar property in person, but the numbers on paper can tell a different story.

09/30/2026

Our top picks for the best no-appraisal home equity loan lenders of October 2026

No-appraisal home equity loans can be processed faster than those that require an in-person assessment.

09/08/2026

If you’re preparing to sell your home, every repair starts to feel like a calculation: Will this come back to me at closing, or am I spending thousands of dollars for someone else to enjoy the upgrade?

Realtors explain how updated windows boost curb appeal and final sale prices.

08/28/2026

The real-estate industry is in the midst of a war over who controls for-sale listings, and home buyers and sellers could get hurt.

Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.

08/24/2026

Despite the name, you don’t escape the 2% to 5% cost of refinancing a mortgage with a no-closing-cost refinance.

As the saying goes, nothing in life is free. Despite the name, you don’t escape the 2% to 5% cost of refinancing a mortgage with a no-closing-cost refinance. While you don’t have to pay the costs upfront, your lender just moves those costs elsewhere: a higher interest rate, a higher loan balance...

08/04/2026

If you have been appraising long enough, you do not measure time the way most people do.

If you have been appraising long enough, you do not measure time the way most people do. You do not measure it in years. You measure it in changes. You remember where you were when HVCC hit. You remember when AMCs took over the phone line, when fees dropped,

07/30/2026

On May 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs updated its home appraisal rules, making it easier for older homes and rural properties to qualify for VA financing.

The VA reduced appraisal-related repair requirements, but it retained core safety and structural standards.

07/15/2026

What do serial killers and Sacramento real estate have in common? A new series is being developed by HBO about a serial killer in Sacramento...

What do serial killers and Sacramento real estate have in common? A new series is being developed by HBO about a serial killer in Sacramento who was responsible for seven bodies discovered in a backyard of a duplex on F Street in the 1980s. This has been the talk of town since news broke last

07/02/2026

How Long Does It Really Take to Sell a Home in Today’s Market? Here's What to Expect.

Some homes are selling in just a few weeks, while others sit on the market much longer. A realtor explains why—and what sellers can do about it.