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appraisal

[uh-prey-zuhl] / əˈpreɪ zəl /


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He added that the valuations were established through the federal government’s required appraisal process, using independent appraisers who determined objective fair market value.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

One of her team jokes that this will come up in her appraisal.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

“Most buyers don’t have the capital to pay for their own agent on top of their down payment, closing costs, inspection and appraisal fees,” the real-estate broker added.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

Standard practice requires an independent appraisal, public hearings with standing for affected parties, and an independent successor foundation that receives full value for the converted assets.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Bobby played this form of chess at Nigro’s insistence and wasn’t particularly good at it, but it did quicken his appraisal of the position at hand and forced him to trust his instincts.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

First, Caine is known to be cautious in his appraisals.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2026

She says the Board of Review’s assessments are more in line with industry standards on commercial appraisals.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 22, 2025

I have no paperwork on anything he gave me, but I do have current appraisals.

From MarketWatch Nov. 25, 2025

Mortgage lenders generally are averse to carrying existing loans over to new borrowers or new properties, at least without new appraisals, credit checks and other paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 18, 2025

“I would be happy to do appraisals for you. What sort of gems?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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