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Unexpected HOA Rules New Homeowners Should Know

Eppraisal

While you might not legally be liable, starting off with an argument over who owes what may not be the friendliest approach. Holiday Decorations Although they might not directly impact home value, leaving holiday decorations up months after the day may violate HOA rules.

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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

Most real estate contracts have a 5-business day inspection contingency automatically written into the contract. This means that the buyers have 5 business days to have home inspections performed by professional inspection companies at their expense. Buyers are busy looking at the rooms and the decor.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

I pick good news stories (non-partisan) to talk about or decorating! Yes, decor is a safe-place if you know what you are talking about.” Polite business demeanor.” “I have a background in construction and have been a business owner in the construction industry.” So, I don’t. Experience.”

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Featured Team Member: Nathan Buchek

Magnusson Group

After a decade of legal practice, Nathan switched gears to study at Sotheby’s Institute of Art where he graduated as the class valedictorian in its Art Business program. He became a Fine Art specialist for a regional auction house before joining Sotheby’s in New York City where he worked in Business Development and Operations.

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Weird Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. Appraisal Business Tips . In 1986, when rates dropped, the few appraisers left were very busy.

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TRACKING THE SINGLE HOUSEHOLD AND OTHER LIFESTYLE CHOICES

Will Springer Realtor

Thanks in large part to the powerful influence of Seattle-based Amazon and the businesses that support the commerce and computer storage colossus, we have helped to create a city of solo dwellers. Bezos was renting the vaulted-ceiling residence in 1994 when he converted the garage into the HQ for his fledgling bookselling business Amazon.com.