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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Draw structures for loans supporting new construction of ADUs, especially for prefab, are still “clunky.”

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Opinion: How did homeowners get into home equity prison?

Housing Wire

While the person sits back and watches the value of their house climb to levels that have never been seen before, they are still struggling to get back to their pre-pandemic income level while also having to pay more for homeowner’s insurance and property taxes, not to mention the fact that all of their other bills have increased as well.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are not just for when someone is buying or selling a home for themselves however, they are also important for: New construction loans. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment. Property division in separation / divorce. To determine capital gains on second or rental properties.

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How to Best Search for Land to Buy in Ohio [2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

Property Lines. Floor Space Index or FSI (Amount of Construction Allowed on the Land). Current Property Taxes. Historic Property Tax Bills. Test Soil Before, During, and After Construction (via a Soil Engineer). Value and condition of nearby developments. Unimproved land for development.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

Construction faults. These cases often require appraising the damage caused by incorrect construction techniques or similar problems. McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Membership is your one-stop, money-saving solution for all CE plus professional development. Tax appeal. Appraiser negligence. .” Learn more.

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What Does A Real Estate Appraisal Include?

Birmingham Appraisal

The first part of the report (after the title page) will be the information about the subject property. This will include the address, legal description, property taxes, and other information pertinent to the property. Trend information on property values, demand & supply, and marketing time comes next.

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Foreclosures are rising, but it’s not yet alarming

Housing Wire

The impact of tax and insurance liabilities There are some growing concerns stemming from inflation and the rising costs of property taxes and insurance premiums, which may be problematic for some households, particularly older Americans with fixed incomes. With home values across the U.S. With home values across the U.S.