Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The situation meant that people were spending far more time in their Cleveland homes. If you want to move forward with home improvements during the pandemic, here are some options that can breathe new life into your house. Stagnant air can make any home feel stale. But Are They Market Value?

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McKissock

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Q: “What are methods to determine the value of my home?”. A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) : An informal evaluation that determines the market value of a property by comparing it to similar properties in the same area. Q: “What factors can influence the value of my home?”. Home inspection fees.

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Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Don’t put too much stock in home improvements We’re sure your brand-new kitchen is stunning but don’t be surprised if it doesn’t proportionally raise your home’s market value when it comes to the home appraisals. “There’s an epidemic of puffery,” Wiener says.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

My husband and I had decent credit scores and low debt, but we certainly didn’t have 20% to put down on a home. An FHA loan—which allows the buyer to put down as little as 3.5%—sounded We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

 Better yet, use a real estate agent to do a comparative market analysis and calculate your home’s value impartially. Appraisal Mortgage lenders use home appraisal reports to make credit decisions, so hiring an appraiser can help you learn about your home’s current market value more objectively.  This

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

My husband and I had decent credit scores and low debt, but we certainly didn’t have 20% to put down on a home. An FHA loan—which allows the buyer to put down as little as 3.5%—sounded We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

When it comes to buying, selling, or refinancing a home, one important step in the process is getting a home appraisal. A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s value and plays a crucial role in determining the market value of the property.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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Realtor

MAY 10, 2018

If one sibling wants to keep the home, he or she can buy the others out for their share of the home’s fair market value. It can make sense to sell the home as is if the siblings live far away and can’t oversee home improvements prior to the sale. What to do if one sibling refuses to sell.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For most loans, the lender obtains a signed and completed appraisal report that accurately reflects the market value, condition and marketability of the property. They must take into account all factors that influence a home’s value when developing the market value opinion in the appraisal report.

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Realtor

MAY 10, 2018

If one sibling wants to keep the home, he or she can buy the others out for their share of the home’s fair market value. It can make sense to sell the home as is if the siblings live far away and can’t oversee home improvements prior to the sale. What to do if one sibling refuses to sell.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 17, 2022

At its core, a home appraisal is a process wherein a trained, licensed professional will come to a home and make a determination of its fair market value. Many people confuse the process of getting a home appraisal with a home inspection, which is a mistake.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

Home equity is simply the difference between your home’s value and the amount you owe on the mortgage. If you own your home free and clear, your equity is the same as the property’s value. Suppose your home’s market value is $300,000. Make Larger Mortgage Payments.

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Zillow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

It's every home buyer's worst nightmare: Finding a house within striking distance - of your price range and work- that quickly turns into a money pit. Although he's sunk considerable money into his two-story, late-1990s home, he feels it was a good investment. Should you make a fixer-upper your next home?

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Modular Homes Data Plates, ADU income, Pickleball courts and other interesting home improvements, , unusual homes, mortgage origination and more! The Unique Mountain House in Nevada City, CA listed for $3.3

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Realtor

MAY 15, 2023

Lenders have a vested interest in the home appraisal because it protects them from lending more money than they can recoup should you default on your loan and go into foreclosure. The appraisal also protects you as a buyer. Deciding between a hybrid and traditional appraisal lies with the lender, not the buyer.

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PennyMac

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Building Equity Over Time As you make mortgage payments, you build equity in your home. Equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. Home Equity Loans Having home equity can be a safeguard for managing large expenses.

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East Coast Appraisal

MARCH 16, 2023

A home appraisal is one of the best ways to determine a property's market value. Fortunately, you can take several steps to improve your home's appraisal. A higher appraisal value means you can sell your home for a higher price, which can result in a larger profit for you as the seller.

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