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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. Obviously, there are certain elements of home sales that do not apply to the exchange of raw land, at least not yet. All of these variables can influence the final price paid as well as future home values.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

HVAC, plumbing), the structural integrity of the home, and check the prices of comparable homes in the area. Note: An appraisal, which tries to estimate true home value, is different from a home inspection, which tries to take inventory of current and potential issues.