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Essential Home Moving Tips for Seniors

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The odds are that you’ve got that empty old house that feels a bit too big now that the little birdies have flown the nest. Perhaps you no longer feel safe living alone, or the work that needs to be done around the house and the yard have become too much. and that’s just one tiny part of it. It’s simply not natural.

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Fed retreat from MBS market sparks short-term uncertainty

Housing Wire

“It doesn’t make sense to start raising interest rates [to fight inflation] without running off their MBS portfolio,” said Laurie Goodman, vice president for housing finance policy and the founder of the Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute. You don’t know what investor demand is going to be. in 2009 to 1.9%

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

These policies were the result of a collaborative effort between the GSEs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Remember, people can go into foreclosure for so many reasons, and it’s not just about prices in the market. baths, 9,470 sq.ft.,

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

There are equestrian facilities within 5 miles from my house in Oakland hills and in farther out Bay Area cities with larger lots. Let the Sunshine In: 5 Gorgeous Glass Houses That Make Full Use of Daylight Saving Time Just For Fun! We’ve found five glorious examples of glass houses on the market right now.

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What’s that Smell Worth? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

The negative impacts on the marketability of residential properties caused by odors from pet dander, feces, and urine can be significant factors in the price a buyer is willing to pay. four-year-old masonry house of well above average quality construction. The house had never had any dogs or cats living there.

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Storage Solutions When There’s no Basement or Garage

Lamacchia Realty

You can find sheds of different sizes and price points. They help to store, organize and contain all of the extra tools, landscaping equipment, recyclables and anything else you don’t want in the house. Paint it the same color or a complementary color to the house and add window boxes and landscaping around it.

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"Editing" and Proof Reading

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

Today we go over some of the most common errors in listings that we think might have a negative impact on the length of time on market, and final offering price. The difference between the “digitally staged house” and “reality” my lead to more than a few frustrated buyers as they feel their time is wasted. 529 listings placed in error.

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