Appraisals and mortgages

Buying & Selling Can a Conventional Loan Close With Roof Damage? Learn how roof severity, appraisal conditions, repair documentation, and lender requirements determine whether closing can proceed. Jul 31, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling Should the Seller Share the Full Roof Report? See how report ownership, disclosure rules, inspection limits, and transaction timing affect what the seller should provide. Feb 12, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling Should the Seller Provide Roof Invoices and Warranties? Learn how invoices, warranty terms, inspection findings, and contract requirements affect a roof-document request before closing. Feb 3, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling Should a Seller Repair the Roof Before Listing? Compare inspection findings, appraisal treatment, financing constraints, and repair-versus-as-is terms before choosing a pre-listing roof plan. Jan 25, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling Should a Buyer Request an Extension for Specialist Evaluation? Learn how unresolved risk, contract deadlines, specialist availability, and financing consequences shape an extension request. Jan 21, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling How Should Roof Age Affect My Offer? Weigh roof material, condition, remaining service, and inspection findings when deciding how roof age should influence your offer. Jan 12, 2026 2 min read Buying & Selling How Should an Unknown Roof Age Affect a Home Purchase? Learn how roof condition, inspection limits, records, and financing questions shape the risk of buying when installation age is unknown. Jan 11, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling How Should a Roof Credit Be Calculated? See how inspection scope, comparable estimates, local requirements, and lender limits shape a defensible roof credit. Jan 6, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling Can the Inspection Fee Be Credited at Closing? See how seller and lender credits can affect an inspection fee, cash to close, disclosure, and loan limits. Dec 17, 2025 3 min read