Eliminate Mortgage Insurance



Are you a homeowner who currently carries a mortgage on your home? If so, chances are you pay Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI.

What’s PMI?
PMI is an insurance policy real estate lenders use to minimize their risk. It’s an insurance policy that protects the lender in the event the borrower defaults on the loan.

PMI is an important part of the mortgage lending system. Without it, few lenders would be willing to participate in the risks of real estate lending. But unfortunately, PMI can also be a tremendous burden on homeowners. That’s because PMI is different than most forms of insurance. Usually an entity buys an insurance policy in order to protect itself from risk. But in the case of PMI, the entity benefitting from the insurance is not the one who pays for it. Homeowners pay for PMI, but it’s the banks that benefit.
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Key Appraisal Services


Key Appraisal Services is your single contact for all your real estate appraisal needs. We have provided high quality real estate appraisal services in the down state part of New York. Over the years we have expanded that model to provide national services with a local touch. Real estate appraisals is our only business. This focused expertise coupled with the real people approach to the process has made it possible for us to be excelling in this field for over 15 years.

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Preparing For The Winter

Did you know?

The seasons are changing and as we all start to settle into our “Winter” mode there are often little tasks we should accomplish to prepare for the season.

What kind of advice can you give your clients for their property? Active listings, prospective listings, homes to be appraised for a home equity and even our every day homes that will not be open to a professional to inspect can all benefit from a few tips.

Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind when changing seasons and storing seasonal goodies:

Making sure areas have proper access

  • Make sure attic, basement and crawl spaces are clear for possible inspection, to access for repairs or so they have proper ventilation
  • Clear stairs, driveways and walkways of leaves, snow or ice so that garages or other buildings can be safely and easily accessed by Realtors, Appraisers, prospective buyers or even emergency personnel
  • Don’t overstuff seasonal items into areas where they could effect access to electric panels, heating vents or emergency exits
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