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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

You’ve just purchased your first property to renovate. Let the Renovations Begin! When you’re figuring out how much money you can put into your property, don’t forget to calculate renovations. I always appreciate Jessica’s articles! Here are some links to other articles I’ve enjoyed recently!

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

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I hope you find her article to be helpful! For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Going for an as-is home sale eliminates the need for a lengthy renovation process. ’ The Pros of an As-Is Home Sale.

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How to Move and Start a Home Business – Yes, at the Same Time

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This week, I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan, who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Decide what you are looking for in your new home, how much space you will want, what renovations you are willing to make, needs relating to your business activities, and more. Hello everyone! Image via Pixabay.

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I normally don’t post more than one article per week. This week I have a bonus article for my appraisal colleagues who are interested in becoming expert appraisal witnesses in eminent domain cases. This article was written by Leslie Fields, the Executive Director, Owner’s Counsel of America.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Consequently, they are not likely to disclose any negative information about their property that they do not legally have to disclose. This article is not intended to poke fun at people that suffer from different illnesses. What if the neighbor’s home in poor condition, was purchased and then renovated? Probably not.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I’m not going to dive into the nuances of these different types of appraisal work in this article. In this article, I’m going to share some things that have helped me to do so. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake in your article. Here are some links to other articles I think you might also enjoy… .

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What Kind of Appraisal Support Do You Want?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When reading through that report, I noted that the appraiser got the address and legal description right. The point of my article is to be careful about the appraiser you decide to use. Getting back to running shoes, this article was not written to endorse a particular brand of running shoes or stores. They got one thing right.

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