PennyMac

JANUARY 2, 2024

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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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” A few sample appraiser comments: “I am capable of determining the adjustments without any software.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Welcome to Emily Miller , who wrote this piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value Without Spending a Fortune. Buying a property is not just about creating a home, it is making a long-term investment. What Home Appraisers Look For. What Buyers Look For. Home office.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

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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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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Realtor

AUGUST 24, 2023

Instead, property value is determined by everything from the year your home was built to its proximity to transportation to the number of bedrooms. And experts say there are many more intricate details that buyers and sellers might not realize that influence value. But in this instance, each house was in a different school district.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

When it comes to buying, selling, or refinancing a home, one important step in the process is getting a home appraisal. A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s value and plays a crucial role in determining the market value of the property.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 4, 2024

Essential Landscaping Tips and Tricks Details such as landscaping designs and quality craftsmanship in a home can make a dramatic first impression on prospective home buyers. Fritz Appraisals Inc. has decades of experience and ideas to help homeowners increase the curb appeal of their homes.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

 Better yet, use a real estate agent to do a comparative market analysis and calculate your home’s value impartially. Appraisal Mortgage lenders use home appraisal reports to make credit decisions, so hiring an appraiser can help you learn about your home’s current market value more objectively.  This

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

My husband and I had decent credit scores and low debt, but we certainly didn’t have 20% to put down on a home. An FHA loan—which allows the buyer to put down as little as 3.5%—sounded We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan.

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Realtor

MAY 10, 2018

Real estate agent and attorney Bruce Ailion with Re/Max Town and Country in Atlanta advises siblings to have a discussion to decide what condition to sell the house in— as is or renovated. It can make sense to sell the home as is if the siblings live far away and can’t oversee home improvements prior to the sale.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

My husband and I had decent credit scores and low debt, but we certainly didn’t have 20% to put down on a home. An FHA loan—which allows the buyer to put down as little as 3.5%—sounded We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan.

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Realtor

MAY 10, 2018

Real estate agent and attorney Bruce Ailion with Re/Max Town and Country in Atlanta advises siblings to have a discussion to decide what condition to sell the house in— as is or renovated. It can make sense to sell the home as is if the siblings live far away and can’t oversee home improvements prior to the sale.

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PennyMac

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is especially true if home sellers are trying to move quickly or are hoping to avoid costly renovations. Selling a House As Is Selling a house as-is means the homeowner will not make repairs or renovations before selling it to a buyer, even if the home has structural concerns or is in poor condition.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 19, 2020

Translating into energy savings, increased property value and a reduced carbon footprint, green homes are more sought-after than ever. Now a mainstream concept, eco-friendly homes provide incredible energy savings and contribute to lowered living costs and a positive impact on the environment. Not Quite Ready to Renovate?

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

Chicagoland Appraisals had the privilege to be featured on Redfin amongst other top appraisal companies across America to give the best way to build home equity in America. Building home equity is one of the many financial benefits to homeownership, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. A saltwater pool?

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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

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. A saltwater pool?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

He originally wrote an article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog, back in July, entitled “4 Home Repairs You Need to Hand Over to a Professional” I hope you find his new article to be helpful! High-Impact Home Upgrades for Any Budget. Repaint your cabinets to brighten up your kitchen without a major renovation.

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East Coast Appraisal

MARCH 16, 2023

A home appraisal is one of the best ways to determine a property's market value. Fortunately, you can take several steps to improve your home's appraisal. A higher appraisal value means you can sell your home for a higher price, which can result in a larger profit for you as the seller.

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PennyMac

APRIL 18, 2022

Buyer builds equity in the home. Property taxes and HOA fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Buyer has full control over home improvements and upgrades. Buyer has full control over home improvements and upgrades. Buyer incurs any maintenance and repair cost.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan. Understanding reverse mortgages can be complex, but it essentially involves converting a portion of the home’s equity into usable cash.

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PennyMac

JANUARY 3, 2024

At this time, you’ll get the final details of your loan terms and required closing costs, which are the extra fees buyers and sellers pay to close on a real estate transaction beyond the home’s purchase price. Use the funds for any purpose, such as paying off debt, funding education or making home improvements.

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