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Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Many homeowners have decided not to sell their homes but to renovate them instead. If you find yourself in this situation, this article will provide you with a guide that may be helpful to you. I hope you enjoy her article! Understanding Home Renovations Planning a home renovation can be a daunting task.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

We all love the feeling of a refreshed, renovated home, and being able to enjoy it instills a sense of pride in its owner. That’s partly why people are spending significant time, energy and money on home renovation projects these days. Despite this, there are some renovations that are worth their price tags.

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Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. An old house without such restrictions offers more renovation flexibility, which can be appealing to a broader market.

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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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AVM’s & Punxsutawney Phil’s Accuracy

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In the article, “How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?”, According to an article in ctpost.com , “Most of the year, male and female groundhogs are solitary and antagonistic against each other. So, why offer a valuation service that provides values that should not be relied upon? I know it’s just for fun. .

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In my last article, I discussed how the square footage of many homes, as reported in public records, is inaccurate. I have read some comments in the MLS, that state that a home had been completely renovated. However, when I looked at the photos, the home may have not been renovated. Click here to visit their website.

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Article: Prompt Action Safeguards Loan Closings

Dart Appraisal

Prompt Action Safeguards Loan Closings By Michael Dresden , President, Dart Appraisal This article originally appeared in Scotsman Guide, October 2020 The novel coronavirus pandemic already has had a profound impact on the U.S. Article: Ensuring Independence. economy and society. LATEST NEWS. Dart Board Newsletter – May 2017.