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With low inventory, house hunters are in full safari mode

Housing Wire

The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, or LIRA, a measure developed by Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University , seems to support Mohan’s assessment, showing that year over year “expenditures for home improvements and maintenance will post a modest decline of 2.8% through the first quarter of 2024.”

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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. Then you have another commonly seen certification – green-friendly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, better known as LEED.

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How Remaining Economic Life Works

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

They all have done their studies and have provided their analysis of what their data reflects the total economic life of a home to be based upon its quality of construction. One observation I have made is that different cost data services may vary a little in their analysis of what the total economic life of a home is.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

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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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

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Top Tips for Eco-Friendly House / Green Homes

D Fritz Appraisals

The Sustainable Home. A passively sustainable home is developed to take advantage of its surrounding environment. For instance, a home built with the most exterior surface facing north and south allows it to take advantage of the most sunlight possible. Purpose-Built Sustainability During Renovations or New Construction.

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Does Adding an In-Law Suite Pay Off?

Empire Appraisal Group

Constructing an ADU could increase your property value while providing rental income or extra living space for a family member. cities either do not allow ADUs or have strict regulations that inhibit their development, says Kol Peterson, an ADU consultant and the author of “Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development.”

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