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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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Foreclosures are rising, but it’s not yet alarming

Housing Wire

But more broadly, since the Great Recession in 2008, there has been a greater implementation of standardized loss-mitigation measures designed to prevent a foreclosure crisis. With home values across the U.S. rising dramatically in the past few years, some owners cannot afford the proportional increase in tax bills.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Math Cram consists of 5 real estate math practice tests to test your knowledge on real estate math formulas, calculating commission, and calculating property taxes. With the exception of the Basic package, all prelicensing packages also include the Florida Exam Prep Master & Exam Math Cram courses. Course E-Book.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Build Equity Every time you make a mortgage payment, you build equity in your home. Think of equity as the amount of money your home is worth after what you owe is deducted. When your home value goes up and you start paying off the loan's principal balance, that builds equity. VA loans may be the right choice for you.

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What is Your Appraiser Level? Why Does It Make a Difference?

Appraisal Today

When I first started appraising for an assessor, several times I was met at the door by the White owner with a shotgun telling me that I was never getting on his property or in his home. While there is an income, wealth and home value gap among whites, blacks and Latinos it’s not caused by real estate appraisers.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

Eppraisal

Advantages and Disadvantages of New Construction According to Realtor.com, one-third of all homes on the market are new, i.e. recently built with no previous inhabitants. These are the very drivers of their appeal -- no aging, no wear and tear that often diminish home values. Yet there is a flip side to these benefits.

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How to Sell Your House Fast in Chicago with Targeted Updates and Spot-on Pricing

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

According to Chicago-based designer and builder Sebring , quartz is still the top choice, followed by granite and marble. According to local real estate data , sales of Chicago homes priced at or above $1 million fell by 6.5% Cater to the latest Chicago design trends. When staging your home for showings, less is more.