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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. When a house comes on the market, buyers flock to it. Most listings are receiving multiple offers so property values are continuing to rise.

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Fluffing, decreases home values

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

We’ve seen 1 bedroom homes “fluffed” into 4 bedrooms, and 0 bath homes “fluffed” into 1 bath homes - BY BROKERS?! Most home buyers have encountered a “lying listing” — the house for sale that doesn’t even remotely resemble its colorful description in the Multiple Listing Service or classified ad. With binoculars.

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Unexpected HOA Rules New Homeowners Should Know

Eppraisal

Mailbox Rules When you think of maintaining your home value and being a good neighbor, the mailbox you choose may not be the first thing that comes to mind. 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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Staging Your Home During the Holidays

Eppraisal

So many factors contributed to the influx of buyers to the market and the low inventory, or lack of homes available for sale. Home values increased at record numbers. Be sure it's easy for prospective buyers to walk around. Keep decor and holiday decorations to a minimum as well.

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Features That Can Make Or Break The Value Of Your Home

Lamacchia Realty

How this can Decrease Value : Swimming pools can take up most of the yard space and can be expensive to maintain. A property’s value can be negatively affected if the pool is in need of a lot of repairs. For those kinds of buyers, this does add value to the property.

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Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value Without Spending a Fortune

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The materials used in the construction and decoration of your home are also extremely important because they determine how structurally sound your property is, how it’s going to last over time, and how much maintenance it’s going to require. That does not cost a lot and it instantly “lifts” the appearance of your home.

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Home Staging: From Summer to Fall

Eppraisal

As home values have been rising over the past couple years, home sellers didn't need to do much staging to get their homes sold. Now, as the market is balancing out, home staging is becoming more and more important. Curb Appeal and Your Exterior Decor Curb appeal cannot be stressed enough.