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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

During buyer’s markets, sellers might find it difficult to sell an outdated home or to achieve their asking price. Your home’s value, therefore, isn’t stagnant; it’s dynamic. The Value of a Home Appraisal. What Hurts a Home Appraisal? Various factors can hurt your home’s appraisal.

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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

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.