Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Are you planning on renovating your home? What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. When home improvement gives way to major renovations, the implications can be more impactful than you might realize. The kitchen is a focal point for just about every homeowner and prospective buyer.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When buyers are in the process of finding their perfect home, they often realize that finding a home that checks all of the boxes, has a great layout, and is aesthetically pleasing is easier said than done, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer on a budget. When in doubt, get your permits.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2021

With tightened housing stock supply, the competition for home buyers is fierce this year. The average home age in the United States is about 40 years old, so there’s a huge stock of homes that need to be renovated.”. Given the rising price of lumber and other construction costs, renovations may sound impractical.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 23, 2023

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2023 In recent years, the world has undergone a multitude of changes, and the home renovation industry is no different. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2022

jobs report released Friday shows that 678,000 non-farm payroll jobs were added in February, and the return of skilled labor in residential construction is reason alone for optimism. After losing 5,000 jobs in January, the construction sector rebounded gaining 60,000 jobs in February. After mixed results in January , the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2021

Investors who acquire and renovate older homes could claim the credit on their federal tax returns, as long as the home is sold to and occupied by an eligible buyer. In order for investors to qualify for the credit, buyers must make no more than 140% of area median income. The renovations would be on a budget, however.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mortgage lenders are betting on down-payment assistance programs, buy-down options and renovation products to provide brokers opportunities to win in a market with mortgage rates nearing 8%, a lack of inventory and high home prices. “Brokers need now to control things they can control, like their costs, and give the consumer options.”

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2021

HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2021. As we begin to see the other side of the pandemic and throughout the past year, the home improvement and renovation industry is seeing an extremely high demand for tools, materials, and home improvement service providers. Cost of Materials. What You Can Do.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Employment in the construction industry continued to trend up in July, adding 19,000 jobs, especially in the residential construction space. Furthermore, residential building construction employment was flat year-over-year in July, while non-residential was up by 5.9%, according to First American Economist Ksenia Potapov.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 20, 2022

HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2022. It’s well known that the world has seen a multitude of changes over the past few years, and the home renovations world is no different. From supply chain delays and stoppages to inflation, home renovation and even new construction projects are feeling the impact. Cost of Materials.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Pent-up housing demand, low-interest rates and new buyers have also added to the crisis. Building entire neighbors can encourage large-scale construction. Immigration policies can impact construction because the industry relies on them for labor. million migrant workers in construction. Increase Buyer’s Confidence.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Following extensive renovations that took nearly a year to complete, the property was resold to an owner-occupant buyer in July 2020. The data shows 30% of all properties purchased via online REO auction in Allen County were to out-of-state buyers, ranking 36th highest among 198 U.S. Top 5 Counties for Out-of-State Buyers.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before. These immersive experiences enable prospective buyers to explore properties in three dimensions from the comfort of their homes.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Construction is starting to pick up, so that should help alleviate things in the housing market. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. A whopping 63% of sellers are also buyers, which poses yet another concern. For-sale inventory is at record lows. According to the latest Census data, there’s just a 3.6-month

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

One source of added inventory is the fix and flip industry , which is expected to acquire and renovate some 350,000 homes in 2023, according to Kurt Carlton, president of New Western , a private real estate investment marketplace. fix-and-flippers] who are willing to sell to a first-time buyer,” he said.

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Movoto

JANUARY 27, 2022

A gut renovation is a great way to get exactly what you want when you buy a home. Here are some curveballs to expect when you do a gut renovation. . With a realistic budget, preparation, and a lot of patience, a gut renovation will be worth it when you get your custom home designed specifically for you. Average Cost: Varies.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 25, 2023

One of those objectives may be to make renovations on the home now when you can still safely – and, we trust, affordably – manage the projects before being too busy playing pickleball, volunteering your time or traveling the world. It will cost about $20K to construct (depending on the size and scope) and deliver a $9K return on investment.

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PennyMac

JULY 21, 2021

Kitchen and bathroom updates are some of the first ideas that usually come to mind, but you can get great returns from making outdoor renovations and improvements. We talked to real estate and renovation experts to gather their tips and insights on renovation projects for your home’s exterior living space.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 17, 2024

Potential home buyers may be looking for that extra bit of charm that wood floors offer. While some sellers may renovate a bathroom or do small improvements to make the home feel new , don’t overlook the power of a fresh hardwood floor. Hardwood Floors Offer Design Versatility Certain home features can make or break it for home buyers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Both buyers and sellers value the combined benefits of his individual talents along with membership in one of the most respected real estate firms in New York City. With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales.

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Zillow

JUNE 10, 2019

In today's market, many buyers forego fixer-uppers for move-in ready homes. That said, I often recommend that buyers live in a new home for a while before undertaking any major remodeling or pricey home improvements. I've seen buyers jump through hoops, spending months on end looking for a home. You need time to plan.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

The materials used in the construction and decoration of your home are also extremely important because they determine how structurally sound your property is, how it’s going to last over time, and how much maintenance it’s going to require. Again, there is not much you can do about construction materials. What Buyers Look For.

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Assurance Financial

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Buying new construction is slightly different from buying an existing home in another way. The rules for loans and financing for new home construction aren’t exactly the same as they are for buying homes that already stand. FAQs About Home Construction Loans. Curious about the process of getting a construction loan?

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Boston Appraisal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Here are a few examples: Kitchen Renovations: Upgrading your kitchen can have a significant impact on appraisal values. Bathroom Remodels: Renovating your bathroom is another home improvement that has an impact on an appraisal. There are several common home improvements that can have a potentially positive impact on an appraisal.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

As the chart shows, a historically large segment of Millennials is inching toward 36, the median age of a first-time home buyer in the U.S. An index score of 100 means that a buyer with a median U.S. The national trend for new construction, however, is generally moving in the opposite direction.

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McKissock

AUGUST 14, 2022

Do we have enough houses to meet buyer demand, or will seller listings continue to be snatched up before they hit the market? Need for New Construction. Now that interest rates are rising, there’s a true lack of affordable housing for buyers. Construction Workforce Concerns. According to Freddie Mac, there is a 3.8

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PennyMac

JANUARY 2, 2024

Do you know the return on investment (ROI) of your renovation project? Some renovations can make your home more valuable. If you’re investing in a home renovation in hopes of recouping that money when you sell, it’s important to research and plan ahead before you begin to ensure you’re spending your money wisely. It depends.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 12, 2024

As a result, home buyers and sellers across Seattle/King County saw a mixed bag of activity in February, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This return of buyers follows a sluggish late 2023. Months of inventory continue to be a burden on all buyers. Because new home construction hasn’t kept up.

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East Coast Appraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Buyers love an opportunity to expand, and most of them would prefer a property that allows expansion. Interest rates and mortgage markets affect how many prospective buyers eye your home. Lower rates and mortgages attract more buyers and expand the demand, which increases prices.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This month, she is lucky to have $2 million in her pipeline thanks to closing deals on a construction loan, a condo and a vacant lot. Glessner will close his first renovation loan in 10 years and plans to tap into the market of reverse mortgages, a loan available for seniors aged 62 and over to borrow money against their home equity.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

What’s the difference between a newly constructed home and a hundred-year-old home? The difference between what buyers are likely to pay for those improvements and the cost to replace them, less the land, is the depreciated cost of the improvements. Depreciation! Then the replacement cost of the improvement(s) is figured out.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

So many visitors have stopped by over the years, that they renovated the area to make it more visitor friendly, with better parking and a nicer observation area. TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. It is free to visit. That is a lot of bread!

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 29, 2022

This has prompted many households to build or renovate a more sustainable home – to cut both their carbon footprint and bottom line. Green homes attempt to improve energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact through the design, construction, maintenance, operation, renovation and deconstruction of the building.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When you are a cash buyer you definitely want to get an appraisal. In cases where a buyer is using financing, there is a built in fail safe because the lender is going to require an appraisal. Consulting services are what you need if you are looking to remodel, subdivide or construct an new addition.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sometimes a homes across the street are not the same pool of buyers as a home a block away, even if it is the same builder and floor plan. Because of where buyers want to live. ” “When to use new construction or remodeled construction as a comparable.” The subdivision decides the market value of a home.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 23, 2024

Many experts in the construction business suggest the Home Energy Rating System index is most relevant to today’s consumers, including home buyers and sellers. HERS has placed index scores on more than 1M homes on total energy efficiency. The lower the score, the lower the energy costs.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

If you are a first-time home buyer try not to freak out because this is why you hired a home inspector, to find the issues with the home This gives the buyers an opportunity to negotiate some reasonable requests before purchasing the home. Some requests will be mandatory fixes or the buyer will choose to find another home.

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