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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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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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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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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. Guaranteed Loans.

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Does Refinancing Affect Your Taxes?

Assurance Financial

Refinancing could potentially lower your monthly payments , allow you to consolidate debt, speed up the payoff process for your mortgage, eliminate your private mortgage insurance (PMI) and put more cash in your pocket. If you have equity in your home, you may be able to leverage it through a refinance. Make a Capital Home Improvement.

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How to Find the Right Mortgage Loan for You

Assurance Financial

Most mortgages require you to make monthly payments of principal, interest and other fees, such as private mortgage insurance (PMI). When you have a mortgage, the home acts as collateral. If you stop making payments and don’t work something out with the lender, they can foreclose on the home. Conventional Non-Conforming.

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

housing starts, when builders break ground and lay a foundation, are forecast to finish this year at 1.04M single-family homes, the first time since 2007 the figure will exceed a million. Amid rising land and construction costs, permits for single-family homes in King County slowed in the third quarter to 940, down 7.8%

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