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Unexpected Maintenance Needed on Old Homes

Eppraisal

If you’ve fulfilled your dream of owning an old house, you know there’s so much joy in its timeless charm, unique architectural details and rich history. However, these architectural gems require consistent maintenance — often much more than newer properties.

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Is Buying a Historic Home Right for You?

Zillow

Some home buyers want new, modern and move-in ready. Others prefer older homes, with character and charm they can't find in new construction. As a result, renovating and altering a historic home - particularly the building’s facade - will require a separate layer of approval and sometimes bureaucracy.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. With shifts in existing and pending home sales, new home sales, construction activity, and economic indicators such as inflation and mortgage rates, appraisers are navigating a complex landscape. baths, 6,263 square feet, 2.23

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Sandalwood Homes For Sale

Houston Properties

Most of the Sandalwood homes for sale follow the same architectural style that prevailed during the property boom in Houston. However, newer properties such as modern townhomes and Victorian mansions sit well with Sandalwood’s peaceful atmosphere. The home façade reflects the period when these houses were built.

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

Housing Wire

Proprietary analytics and external data sources, backed by a microservice architecture that connects them all via APIs, can feed optimized recommendations and assessments for any part of the sale — valuation, tax, credit score, loan rating, insurance rating, title and closing costs.

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How to Maintain the Character of an Old Home

Eppraisal

That said, most old homes are rough around the edges and require renovation to be fully functional. An older house’s character can be attributed to its quality construction and expert craftsmanship. Use historical significance and architecture as a main selling point. Preserve them throughout the home improvement process.

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How to Sell Your House Fast in Chicago with Targeted Updates and Spot-on Pricing

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Chicago’s housing options include a wide diversity of architecture, styles, and sizes, including vintage condos, brand-new construction, and 7,000-square-foot homes. Last year was a tough market, and the only properties that were moving were the ones that were renovated,” she says. Replace bathroom vanities if needed.