“Unmasking the Hidden Challenge in Real Estate: The Impact of Underestimated Appraisals”
The housing situation in Detroit is raising eyebrows. Statistically, prospective homeowners are thrice more likely to have their loans denied in Detroit than anywhere else in the country. This rate is often attributed to appraised home values, i.e., the collateral, being deemed inadequate. To put things into further perspective, the city’s loan denial rate is double Michigan’s state average. This clearly indicates a concerning trend in Detroit’s housing market.