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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up.

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What Size Dumpster Is Normally Needed for A Kitchen Demo and Remodel?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Having had our kitchen gutted and remodeled a couple of years ago, I can honestly say that I had not thought about this question before our renovation. Also, if you are planning on doing a complete gut renovation of your kitchen, it is best to go for a larger dumpster, as the amount of debris generated will be significant.

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

(MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. I have read some comments in the MLS, that state that a home had been completely renovated. However, when I looked at the photos, the home may have not been renovated.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Going for an as-is home sale eliminates the need for a lengthy renovation process. Moreover, buyers sometimes prefer to renovate the home according to their taste.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

Examples: Owner-occupied properties don’t have a lease in place and so the property is appraised based on market rents. The understanding here is the tenants could vacate and a more reliable value is provided by the fee simple analysis based on market rents. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. USPAP and the Contract – Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate Podcast.

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