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

Birmingham Appraisal

Consider the proximity to essential amenities like schools, parks, shopping centers, and public transportation. I have found that the school system is the biggest driver of property values in the Birmingham, Alabama market. These features can significantly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a property.

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What’s The Size of Your Driveway?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

On the other hand, in other high-density neighborhoods, many homeowners may use public transportation. If this is the norm for the neighborhood, the size of the driveway may not have any impact on value. When an aspect of a home does not conform with other homes, that can have a negative impact on value. It depends!

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

The New York state political zeitgeist was recently and suddenly tilted against luxury development in New York City. If this latest turn of events plays out as written, we'll be able to look back at this era as a milestone where the supertanker began to turn in the wrong direction for the new development multi-family industry.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Current real estate market conditions. Future potential for development of the home.

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Decoding a Commercial Appraisal: Insider Insights

AmeriMac

Lenders and investors also rely on commercial appraisals to assess the value of a property before providing financing or making investment decisions. The appraisal serves as a critical factor in determining the loan amount or investment potential, ensuring that the transaction aligns with fair market value.

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

PennyMac

For most loans, the lender obtains a signed and completed appraisal report that accurately reflects the market value, condition and marketability of the property. They must take into account all factors that influence a home’s value when developing the market value opinion in the appraisal report.

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

A liquid asset is one that can be sold immediately at market value. If an owner had to sell a piece of real estate by the end of the day, chances are that it would be for a price far below market value. The degree of illiquidity varies according to location, property type, and market cycle. Space Market Risk.