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With low inventory, house hunters are in full safari mode

Housing Wire

The nation’s housing industry has entered a new normal in which the dynamics of the market appear perplexing — marked by high mortgage rates and high home prices, along with shrinking mortgage originations. The perplexing part: Why are home prices not declining in this environment? through the first quarter of 2024.”

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Home Improvements: What counts towards the appraisal?

Padove Appraisal Service

I am often asked which home improvements “count” towards the appraised value of a house. Many people envision a list of improved items with predetermined relevancy, along with a specific dollar value assigned to each of those items. The post Home Improvements: What counts towards the appraisal? it all counts!

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Older Americans are ‘splurging’ on home modifications to support aging in place

Housing Wire

This is according to a story published this month by the The Associated Press , which examines steps that some older homeowners are taking to ensure they can remain in their homes, as opposed to relocating to a dedicated care facility or another living arrangement.

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Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value Without Spending a Fortune

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Photo by Collov Home Design on Unsplash. After all, home improvements are all about good vibrations. In it, I provide short episodes that provide you with stats on median sales prices, marketing times, housing inventory and other related stats, on specific neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio. I appreciate you! .

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Modular Homes Data Plates, ADU income, Pickleball courts and other interesting home improvements, , unusual homes, mortgage origination and more! The Unique Mountain House in Nevada City, CA listed for $3.3 Forest Service on three sides.

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

The homes sit along 3,100 feet of private shoreline on Burnett Creek, with access to Mecox Bay via a private dock. 71 Cobb Lane Sitting closest to the water, the 17,173-square-foot residence at 71 Cobb Lane was designed by Barnes Coy Architects. Curvy Roofed Eco-Home in the San Francisco Bay Area for $2.75M Excerpts: 3 bedrooms, 2.5

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10 Summer Improvement Projects for Your Florida Home

Lamacchia Realty

10 SUMMER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR YOUR FLORIDA HOME. Summer is the best time of the year to conduct a house inventory and spend quality time with loved ones. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s the list of our top 10 ideas for summer improvement projects you can try on your Florida home.