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7 Problems to Watch Out for During a Home Renovation

Eppraisal

Are you planning a home renovation to increase your property's value or preparing to sell your home in the future? Home renovations can be exciting and rewarding but can also come with their fair share of challenges. Plumbing Issues Plumbing issues can be a major headache during a renovation.

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Rhode Island historian uses a reverse mortgage as an estate planning tool

Housing Wire

“The foundation would get what was described, in a January 2023 fundraising package, as a ‘prestigious headquarters … [and] site for small scale, but elegant events’ with its ‘voluminous library on American legal and constitutional development’ as a resource for nearby Roger Williams University ‘s law school.”

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

You’ve just purchased your first property to renovate. Let the Renovations Begin! When you’re figuring out how much money you can put into your property, don’t forget to calculate renovations. This should include repairing any structural damage or major systems before you think about design.

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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. The White House estimates that this “will raise an additional $3.79

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Guide on How to Buy Rental Property

Movoto

On paper, it sounds easy: buy a home, renovate where necessary, and after screening prospects, place a well-qualified tenant on the property. While feasible for some, buying a rental property this way is a bit of a gamble as most properties bought under such circumstances require extensive renovation. the mortgage, repairs, taxes, etc.)

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Do I Need A Probate Appraisal?

Birmingham Appraisal

” Probate is the legal process a will must go through to prove its validity before anything can be distributed to the named beneficiaries. If this does not happen then the wishes of the person leaving the will and the legal requirements for the estate may not be met. The name of the attorney the appraisal report should go to.

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Success with Relocation Appraisals: Key Strategies

AmeriMac

It ensures that the company is providing fair value for the property being sold and helps avoid any potential legal or financial complications. Next, compile any records of recent home improvements or renovations. Furthermore, pay attention to the design and appeal of your home.