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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Naturally, even if you choose not to sell your house, you certainly want to maintain your investment and ensure that your home value doesn’t drop. Here, we’ll explore everything you need to know about home appraisals and how to maximize the value of your house. . What’s in a Home’s Value?

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15 Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise for the Expected Value: Tips for Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Homeowners might overestimate the value of their DIY efforts, leading to a gap between their expectations and the appraiser’s assessment. One thing to keep in mind is that you may or may not get a 100% return on your DIY investment contrary to what you are told on all of the home improvement shows.

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How to Build Equity in Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

One thing homeowners can do which may not necessarily increase the equity in the home on a refinance, but lowering your taxes through tax appeal can increase the purchasing power of a potential buyer and thus increase buyers’ bids to purchase the property….and So if you see your neighbor trying to sell their home, help them out.