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Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

This article provides an insight into the appraisal process of historical properties, emphasizing the role of market data, potential buyers, specialized databases, appraisal methods, and the significant impact of preservation restrictions. Appraisers also utilize Local Town and State Databases of historical properties.

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The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy

Birmingham Appraisal

Strategies for Evaluating Home Value: What Buyers Need to Know When it comes to purchasing a home, understanding the various factors that affect its value is important. Key Factors For Buyers to Consider 1. Renovations and updates can reduce these effects by increasing a home’s market appeal and extending its lifespan.

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Opinion: Can tech and iBuyers fix the real estate market?

Housing Wire

Similarly, companies like Zillow and Trulia launched in 2005 and 2006 as “real estate search engines” to help buyers more easily find a home online. Having everything in-house enables iBuyers to lower closing costs for buyers and sellers, offer real-time, 24/7 customer support and provide unique financing solutions for buyers.

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10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

Housing Wire

This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before. These immersive experiences enable prospective buyers to explore properties in three dimensions from the comfort of their homes.

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Circa 1990: Exploring kitchens and baths from ‘the age of beige’

Inman

Construction methods and materials, mechanical, windows and design features require updating and renovation to meet the needs of today's buyers. Houses of this period, whether single-family or multifamily units, are hitting the market all across the country.

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5 Landscaping Tips To Increase Home Value

D Fritz Appraisals

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. Let your budget, timeline and imagination guide your backyard renovation. Fritz Appraisals Inc. Best of all, they’re free.

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Is Buying a Historic Home Right for You?

Zillow

Some home buyers want new, modern and move-in ready. As a result, renovating and altering a historic home - particularly the building’s facade - will require a separate layer of approval and sometimes bureaucracy. As a result, renovations and planning can take longer and cost more. Many towns throughout the U.S.