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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

Inviting an SFR lawsuit Invitation Homes earlier this year failed to convince a judge to dismiss a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against the company in federal court in San Diego that alleges it made improvements at scores of properties in California without first securing required building permits.

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Your home may be your favorite place to be, but it’s also an investment. Like any other investment, you want to know its value with some reliable degree of accuracy. A home appraisal is an unbiased opinion of a home or property’s value. What’s in a Home’s Value?

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How To Plan a Home Remodel

Eppraisal

Remodeling your home can be an exciting endeavor, but it requires careful planning and thoughtful consideration. Whether you're looking to update a single room, increase your home value or undertake a whole-house renovation, following a structured approach will help ensure a successful outcome.

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Home Improvement Cost vs. Value: Is Your Project Worth the Money?

PennyMac

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.

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4 Ways To Improve Your Home's Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

Clean and Declutter You can clean and declutter as an inexpensive way to increase your home appeal. Alternatively, you can hire a professional to work on your home. A clean interior can make a very good first impression when a prospective buyer comes to inspect your house.

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Red Flags to Consider When Viewing Homes

Eppraisal

Some listings are not how they appear, bringing down home values and turning your dream into a money pit.    Unpermitted Work Certain renovation projects can significantly increase home values. Are they pushing back against inspections? However, anything larger warrants concern.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. 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.

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