n Season 4, Episode 158 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Michael Vargas of Vanderbilt Appraisal and Chuck Threshie of Total Mortgage to discuss the critical interplay between appraisals, lending practices, and market value in today’s evolving real estate landscape. They explore how rising interest rates and changing underwriting standards are impacting pricing, financing options, and transaction confidence.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0

Learn more about the guests:

Michael Vargas – Vanderbilt Appraisal

Chuck Threshie – Total Mortgage

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