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S. Fla.’s Fastest Rising Home Values? Near Rail Stations

Empire Appraisal Group

s Fastest Rising Home Values? Near Rail Stations Transportation drives growth but transit growth also drives housing. Home values near a S. MIAMI – Home values for properties near South Florida’s expanding rapid transit rail system are appreciating faster than other homes in the region.

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The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy

Birmingham Appraisal

Strategies for Evaluating Home Value: What Buyers Need to Know When it comes to purchasing a home, understanding the various factors that affect its value is important. Evaluating home value is essential in this regard. Keep an eye on the neighborhood’s growth trends and planned developments.

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

Who said this is a sellers’ market? Building developers are optimistic they can overcome many of the challenges. The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) monthly sentiment index rose three points in November, to 83 on a scale of 1-100. However, single-family permits for King and Pierce counties combined are up 4.2%

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

A home appraisal is an unbiased report on the value of your home performed by a trained and state-licensed individual. The lender is responsible for ensuring that your home provides adequate collateral for the mortgage. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

More specifically, closing costs are fees that you (as the buyer) will pay to third parties who have performed services for purchasing your home. At this point in the home buying process, you’re probably wondering why closing costs are necessary. Closing costs can apply to both the buyer and seller. Courier Fee.

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IS THE REAL ESTATE WINDOW CLOSING SHUT?

Will Springer Realtor

They wonder if they missed their opportunity to buy before interest rates rise along with home values. To be sure, the market is still leaning heavily in the sellers’ favor and listings are slimmer than a strand of spaghetti. Buyers will likely snap up any home to be within walking distance of the new transportation hubs.

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A CALL FOR MORE ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AMID HOUSING CRUNCH

Will Springer Realtor

ADUs also help local economies by providing housing to people on the lower-to-middle economic scale to live within typically pricy urban areas that are closer to job centers and greater public transportation options. That’s 40% more homes than we have today. >> Everett claimed the No. 3 spot while Bellevue took No.