Expert appraisals in the midsouthEPM Appraisals consist of three Certified appraisers, which possess the comprehensive training and qualifications to provide the level of dependable property value opinions that banks and major lending institutions need for mortgages and valuation needs. With years of experience that only comes with time, we're prepared to accept assignments pertaining to a variety of property types. EPM is now proud to service the Jackson, MS metro area and the Oxford, MS market. Order An Appraisal Get a Fee QuoteWhy Choose Evaluating Property in the MidSouth (EPM)?We take advantage of the latest appraiser gadgets and gear to save you time and money. We also know that regardless of the industry, service is the main reason a client comes, goes, repeats or refers others. We're always mindful of this, whether we're on the phone, e-mail correspondence or visiting in person. Our goal is simply an unbeatable experience for our customers. Call Evaluating Property in the MidSouth (EPM) today and ask about our services, fees and turn times. We continue to set the bar and the standard in the appraisal industry with guaranteed max five business day turn times. We promise you'll see the difference, too. Accurate, dependable appraisal services in DeSoto County.Get a Fee QuoteTell us a little about what you need, and we'll respond quickly with our price and estimated turnaround time. Order OnlineNeed an appraisal now? Order securely online for an accurate, reliable appraisal to fit your specific needs. What's an AppraisalWhen you need to know the true value of a property, you need an expert. Find out about the appraisal process. How to PrepareGetting ready for an appraisal? We can tell you the best tips to be prepared for your appraisal. |
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| Bond Market in Holiday Mode | ||
| 12/19/2025 3:33 PM | ||
| Bond Market in Holiday Mode Holiday mode is impossible to clearly define when it comes to its impact on the bond market. We know it when we see it, and we saw it today. Bonds paid no attention to econ data no matter how much it may seem that the 10am Consumer Sentiment numbers had an impact. Movement was mi...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Just Off 2-Week Lows | ||
| 12/19/2025 3:09 PM | ||
| It ended up being a fairly uneventful day for mortgage rates despite scattered speculation about the impact of foreign monetary policy decisions. The average lender nudged just a hair higher, resulting in the 2nd lowest reading of the week. Apart from yesterday, the last day with lower rates was more than 2 weeks ago on December 4th. The coming we...Read More | ||
| Highest Existing Home Sales in 8 Months But Don"t Get Excited | ||
| 12/19/2025 12:55 PM | ||
| Existing-home sales extended their recent stabilization in November, rising 0.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million , according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is the 3rd straight increase and annualized sales are at their highest level in 8 months. The catch is that--much like several other housing metrics--...Read More | ||
| Three Straight Months of Improvement in Builder Confidence, But There"s a Catch | ||
| 12/19/2025 12:39 PM | ||
| The December National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) edged up one point to 39. This is the 3rd straight month of improvement in the index--a development that could be confused for something encouraging. But the reality is that builder confidence is merely drifting along just barely above the lowest ...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Apps Still Strong vs Last Year, But Down Slightly Last Week | ||
| 12/19/2025 12:33 PM | ||
| Seasonally adjusted mortgage application activity declined 3.8% last week, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 12. Unadjusted applications fell 5% from the prior week, reflecting a typical seasonal slowdown as the year draws to a close. The Refinance Index slipped 4% from the previous week but remain...Read More | ||
| Credit Review, HELOC, 2nd Products; Freddie and Fannie News; Cap. Markets | ||
| 12/19/2025 10:45 AM | ||
| Lender and Broker Services, Products, and Software Newrez Wholesale has enhanced its partner protection program with Newrez Broker Protect, delivering broader and longer coverage for approved partners. Starting January 1, 2026, all approved broker partners receive 18 months of solicitation protection on funded Agency and Government loans. RezClub...Read More | ||
| Slightly Weaker. No, It"s Not Japan | ||
| 12/19/2025 9:12 AM | ||
| There was a fair amount of momentum among financial news sources regarding the potential significance of last night"s Bank of Japan (BOJ) announcement to the U.S. bond market. While it was clearly relevant for Japan, it"s hard to make the case that it had any impact on overnight Treasury trading. It"s always worth remembering that Japan"s big...Read More | ||
| Limited Follow-Through After Shockingly Big Miss | ||
| 12/18/2025 3:53 PM | ||
| Limited Follow-Through After Shockingly Big Miss If you told the average trader that today"s core CPI would come in at 2.6% vs 3.0% year over year, they would have expected a much bigger reaction than we saw today. Ironically, the size of the miss may be one of those reasons. It"s so far outside the realm o...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Near Lowest Levels Since October | ||
| 12/18/2025 2:44 PM | ||
| Officially, there were 2 days at the end of November where the average lender"s 30yr fixed rates were just a hair lower (0.02% difference). Otherwise, today"s rates would be the lowest since late October. The improvement follows this morning"s release of November"s Consumer Price Index (CPI). Inflation was so far below expectations that it r...Read More | ||
| Jumbo, Hedging, HELOC, Custom Newsletter Products; STRATMOR the UWM/TWO Deal | ||
| 12/18/2025 10:51 AM | ||
| Lender and Broker Services, Products, and Software “The federal quality control standards under Dodd Frank for automated valuation models (AVMs) require valuation professionals to provide greater transparency in how AVMs determine credible, consistent, and objective property values. That’s why it’s important (and required) to regularly test, moni...Read More | ||