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Owning a condo in Florida is becoming less attractive: Redfin

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, homeowners association (HOA) fees multiplied for many condo buildings in the aftermath of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse. In May 2022, the Florida Legislature introduced a new condominium safety law, which mandates more rigorous inspections and stronger financial reserves for HOAs.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Renovation loan assessments. There are two main parts to a Home Appraisal: Inspection of the property. How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property.

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Understanding the Math of Profitable Investment Properties

Eppraisal

These may include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees, and any homeowner association (HOA) dues. This includes the down payment, closing costs, and any renovation or improvement expenses. Additionally, factor in a contingency for unforeseen expenses.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals. HOA documents – if you live in an HOA neighbourhood, the appraiser will need to see the costs, regular maintenance schedule, history of fee increases, etc.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a House

PennyMac

Property taxes and HOA fees are the buyer’s responsibility. May be required to allow landlord access to home for inspections. Cash-Out Refinancing is a popular way to get cash for just about anything—renovations, the purchase of a second home, or other long-term investments for your future. Process can be complex.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle. Your neighborhood may require homeowner's association (HOA) fees, too. During due diligence, you'll need to hire someone to do a property inspection and appraisal. You'll need to do some renovations.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Built in 1961 (renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes), 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2100 sq.ft. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants about listing and offering prices, and market rent.