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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. Should the appraisal come in lower than the contract price, the closing process may be impacted.

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

The free market liked what it saw, and subsequent waves of development shifted the city’s economic and demographic epicenter. Consider, for instance, the following types of regulation, all of which increase the cost to build: Building height restrictions, designed by local property owners to lock in the status quo.

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Considerations for Moving Closer to A Senior When They Need You Most

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If it is clear that you will need to move closer to your loved one, then you need to start looking at local properties to find a home that will suit your needs. Agents, Are You Pricing For Today’s Market or Yesterday’s? Saying goodbye to the hottest housing market ever – Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Bitcoin Real Estate Transactions Gain Popularity

McKissock

In recent news, the first commercial property in New York has been put on the market exclusively for Bitcoin — $29 million dollars worth, to be exact. Real Estate Smart Contracts. Free Guide : Learn how much you could earn in real estate with this free Real Estate Income Guide.

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Digital Real Estate In the Metaverse

McKissock

In recent news, the first commercial property in New York has been put on the market exclusively for Bitcoin — $29 million dollars worth, to be exact. Real Estate Smart Contracts. But don’t take our word for it! Free Guide : Learn how much you could earn in real estate with this free Real Estate Income Guide.

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

Once this is settled, you can hone in on areas in Columbus offering commercial property in your price range. Now that you’ve found an area that interests you and offers local properties in your price range, it’s time to learn as much as you can about that area. We would love to assist you in finding the perfect property.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

The commercial real estate appraiser’s role is to produce an accurate, reliable, and unbiased estimate of the market value of a property. Market value is the most likely selling price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to a knowledgeable seller. Question 5: Why are commercial property appraisals important?