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What’s Happening With the Nation’s Housing Inventory?

McKissock

The housing market has cooled since the intensity of the post-pandemic real estate rush, but the seller’s market we experienced has left us with plenty of discussion about what the nation’s housing inventory looks like. Housing Inventory So Low? Why It’s Hard to Meet Housing Inventory Needs Right Now. Why Is U.S.

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Home Renovations in 2021

Lamacchia Realty

HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2021. As we begin to see the other side of the pandemic and throughout the past year, the home improvement and renovation industry is seeing an extremely high demand for tools, materials, and home improvement service providers. Cost of Materials. But that doesn’t seem to be stopping clients. What You Can Do.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

A key source of affordable housing inventory was cut in half over the last three years, resulting from well-intended but heavy-handed efforts to keep delinquent borrowers in homes. That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction.

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AVM’s & Punxsutawney Phil’s Accuracy

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Especially is this the case with condominiums or homes in tract developments. For instance, if a home’s kitchen was recently renovated, they can submit this to Zillow. Furthermore, I have seen times in the past where the homeowner told me that their kitchen or a bathroom was renovated, when in reality, it had minor updates.

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When & How do Appraiser’s Adjust for Age?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

So, while the cabinets may be in good shape, many homeowners will eventually replace the countertops, sink and appliances with a more modern look and improved functionality. Of course, a ten-year old kitchen is going to have some wear and tear from use. They may replace the flooring and lighting. The same is true with bathrooms.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. Significant developments have occurred in the case. The second development in the case is that on March 22, 2024, the attorneys for Drs. One is: Settlement with loanDepot.com.

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State Appraisal Boards – What Do They Look For?

Appraisal Today

Brand your appraisal practice Make it easier for customers to send you referrals by developing a brand that they will remember. Despite the fresh coat of paint and a small but modernized kitchen and bath, the home retains many of its original features, including the loft bedroom, where the school’s headmistress once slept.