What Happens If a Home Appraises Below the Purchase Price?
Published on: 20/08/2026
What happens if a home appraises below the purchase price? Learn what a low appraisal means for buyers and sellers, how it can affect financing, who may cover the appraisal gap, and what options you have to keep the deal moving.
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