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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. A home appraisal is an unbiased opinion of a home or property’s value. Real estate professionals or other appraisal experts can help you determine the market value of your home. The Value of a Home Appraisal.

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

Birmingham Appraisal

Market Fluctuations: Real estate markets are dynamic, and prices can fluctuate based on supply and demand. If the market has experienced a downturn, your home’s appraisal value might be lower than you anticipated. Ignoring Appraiser Insights: During the appraisal, appraisers may ask questions about your home.

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How to Build Equity in Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Building home equity is one of the many financial benefits to homeownership, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Increasing your property value through renovations or home additions, and paying off your mortgage, seem like the most straightforward ways to build equity. Not all markets are the same.