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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

They must take into account all factors that influence a home’s value when developing the market value opinion in the appraisal report. Home Appraisal Cost While home appraisal costs can vary by state and property size, the fee can range between $300 and $1,200. Home improvements and renovations.

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

Urban planners have a name for it: the 15-minute neighborhood and it is already in development in parts of the country, including Seattle. Create options for multiple modes of transport – bikes, cars and transit should all be factored in. Cities and neighborhoods are where we all should answer our questions about home and community.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer. Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion! annually in home improvements across the U.S., And, opening this year, Graystone.

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

Building developers are optimistic they can overcome many of the challenges. The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) monthly sentiment index rose three points in November, to 83 on a scale of 1-100. However, single-family permits for King and Pierce counties combined are up 4.2% year-on-year (YoY), according to U.S.

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