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FHA Handbook 4000.1 Appraisal Changes

Appraisal Today

The modern kitchen features wide-board pine floors and lots of windows to soak in the natural light. Most buyers interested in a home that has not been electrified also rely on horse and buggy as a common form of transportation. Excerpts: The owners of an architectural marvel in New Marlborough, MA, are hoping to reel in $15.5

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Seattle’s Storied History With the Craftsman Home 

Will Springer Realtor

His magazine included architectural plans to build Craftsmans – all you needed were the materials, which could be sourced locally or through so-called kit homes from retailers Sears, Roebuck and Co., Craftsmans were popping up within walking distance of public transportation. Montgomery Ward Co. and many others.

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SEATTLE ‘WALKING’ TOWARDS URBAN CONNECTEDNESS

Will Springer Realtor

A modern version of the regrade is taking place along the downtown waterfront (pictured above) with the addition of Overlook Walk, a breathtaking pedestrian bridge and viewing deck that will soon connect with Pike Place Market and other attractions in downtown. Only buyers and sellers who must move are doing so.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

The tremendous growth in the creation of infrastructure for the expansion of major cities, water systems, canals for transportation of goods, road and street systems, inevitably required acquisition of private property. That has made it hard for some individual sellers of existing homes to compete for buyers. Lee Miller.

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PREDICTIONS, PARKING, POLLUTED PIPES

Will Springer Realtor

Prospective buyers this year have mostly watched the housing market pass from the sidelines. That, in turn, will finally move the market forward with additional sellers and buyers. Prices, sadly for buyers, will likely continue their trend higher. at this time in 2023 (quite optimistic!).