A recent survey by Fannie Mae reveals a growing confidence and positive sentiment among consumers thinking about the real estate market. By an increase of four percentage points compared to this July, respondents agree now’s the time to purchase a home. On the other...

The price and value of a home can be determined differently: The amount paid for it or the appraised worth of the house. The terms are not usually interchangeable as the appraised value of a home tells you how much it’s worth mostly for the lender to determine what...