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What’s The Leaven Causing Home Prices to Rise Today?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

THE RISE IN HOME PRICES IN THE YEARS LEADING TO 2008. On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. Perhaps they were drinking the Kool-Aid that some are drinking today, that market value is whatever the purchase price is. I kid you not! Housing Bubble-Icious.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed

Eppraisal

By contrast, a homebuilder acquires raw land to build on and sell when home values are high. How to Market Raw Land For those who see a profit in selling raw land to developers or other interested parties, getting the most money for the lot is attained through optimal marketing. A good lawyer will see them coming.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. A non-arm’s length sale in real estate is a transaction between a seller and buyer who have a connection by marriage, family, work, etc.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

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. What is a Home Appraisal? A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a home.

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That Zestimate is NOT Accurate

Lamacchia Realty

“The Zestimate® home valuation model is Zillow’s estimate of a home’s market value. A Zestimate incorporates public, MLS and user-submitted data into Zillow’s proprietary formula, also taking into account home facts, location and market trends. What exactly is a Zestimate?

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The Real Estate Transaction: Part 1 - From the Eyes of the Buyer

Eppraisal

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. It is important to understand home values in the areas you are looking so you have an idea of what type of homes you can afford.

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

Cash-value policy : A homeowners insurance policy that pays the replacement cost of a home, minus depreciation, should damage occur. Closing : A one- to two-hour meeting during which ownership of a home is transferred from seller to buyer. Equity : A percentage of the home's value owned by the homeowner.