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Kingston is latest hot housing market for those leaving NYC

Housing Wire

The proximity to New York City — and the abundance of public transportation that can take you there — is also a factor. “I sell homes from the Canadian border all the way down to Manhattan, and Kingston is one of my hottest spots,” Morrison said.

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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. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer.

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How to Use Storytelling to Help You Sell a House

McKissock

Instead of hiding the home’s proximity to railroad tracks, write, “Think of all the time you’ll save by taking a short walk to public transportation.” About the Article: Lisa Kaplan Gordon is a builder of luxury housing and an award-winning writer specializing in home improvement and real estate topics.

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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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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

They include the age of the home, electrical panel capacity and distance between panel and car. All fuel-powered forms of transportation – yes, planes, trains and automobiles – contribute about 27% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. There are many types and brands of EV chargers on the market.

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Moving Into A New House Checklist: What You’ll Need As A New Homeowner

Quicken Loans

Approximately 2 months before you move into your new home, there’s a lot of sorting, filing, tossing, purging, donating, labeling and hiring to do. Mike Glanz, CEO of HireAHelper.com, an online market where people can find local movers, offers some tips on how to get organized at the 2-month mark. 1 Month Before The Move. Smart plugs.

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10 Ways to Financially Benefit From Your Home

PennyMac

Building Equity Over Time As you make mortgage payments, you build equity in your home. Equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. Home Equity Loans Having home equity can be a safeguard for managing large expenses.