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Selling a Smart-Enabled Home: Best Steps Forward

Will Springer Realtor

Smart sellers are leveraging this advantage to attract buyers and expedite closings, with a typical home selling for up to 5% higher than homes without the technology. These features are becoming standard additions to modern homes, offering convenience and functionality.

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New URAR For Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Think of the new URAR like upgrading from a basic flip phone to a modern smartphone. Built in 1914, the Cape Cod mansion has been thoughtfully modernized over the years to retain its historic integrity. Stay nimble as rate changes affect buyer behavior and influence the volume and type of appraisal requests you receive.

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Product Certifications for Sustainable Homes

Will Springer Realtor

Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Star is the most widely recognized rating and informs people about the energy use of their favorite appliances and devices. This certification considers air quality, noise pollution, energy savings, materials and other factors in developing a universally recognized rating system.

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Home Renovations in 2021

Lamacchia Realty

City and town offices were ordered to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic causing delays for attorneys who need municipal certificates, mortgage companies were extremely backed up due to the low rates which caused a litany of refinancing applications, and extremely low inventory and high buyer demand flipped the market upside down.

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What Is a USDA Loan and How Do I Apply?

Assurance Financial

If you prefer rural living over city life, a program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help you buy a home. Every year, the USDA uses its Rural Development program to invest about $20 billion in helping families across the United States buy and improve their homes. Types of USDA Loans.

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Cost of Maintenance and Knowing the Lifespan of Home Items

Will Springer Realtor

Replacing one after its 20-or-so-year lifespan will run about $1000-$1500 and tends to deliver a high return on investment because of its modernity and visual appeal. Many people don’t think of insulation as a home-improvement project but like everything else the materials will break down over time.

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PARKING AND THE IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Will Springer Realtor

With each stall in a commercial garage costing tens of thousands of dollars to build, parking requirements can impose significant costs on property developers, owners and renters. Rather than allocating parking that goes unused, developers could propose sharing available space in nearby buildings. What does it mean to buyers?