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What Can I do if My Home Appraisal is Low?

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The number of appraisal complaints have risen in recent years due to decreasing home values that began back in 2007 and continued after the Home Valuation Code of Conduct in 2009.  Although the market is more stable, you can still get caught in a sticky situation if your appraisal comes in low.   The job of an appraiser is to gather information, analyze it and make a report.  A low appraisal may not be inaccurate, but it can prevent a lender from approving a loan for the home. An appraisal is a report of the value of a home compared with comparable properties in the surrounding area.  Finding comparable properties can be tricky and cause a lower appraisal, especially if you are in a neighborhood with foreclosures or short sales.  Another factor is that your neighborhood does not have a comparable home and they are forced to look at surrounding areas where market conditions are not the same. How to challenge a low appraisal The appraisal dictates the amount of money lenders ar

The 2013 September Boat Show is this Weekend!!

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This weekend is the September Boat Show!  This great event will feature boats, PWCs, boating accessories, lake toys and so much more.  This is a great time to check out new products and talk to vendors that will help you find the products you are looking for!!  The event is presented by the Marine Dealers Association which is comprised of more than 50 marine dealers in the Lake of the Ozarks area. The Boat Show will be September 13-15 and will be held at Captain Ron's at the 34.5MM.  Captain Ron's is a great location to take the entire family to enjoy the beach area, sand volleyball, pirate themed gift shop and some great food!! You can also enjoy some great music by Jake Simpson on Friday night! Be sure to get out to the September Boat Show to find the the perfect water toy and start enjoying all that the Lake has to offer. Gattermeir Davidson offers the strongest team of  Realtors in the Lake of the Ozarks  regions. Our team of real estate professionals has your inter