Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The transition from originator to servicer is too often a consumer experience hiccup, and must be a primary focus of servicing modernization. Consumer-first servicing modernization isn’t just a catchphrase, it’s a mandate we all must follow in a consumer-led era. Cut 18 Days Off The Originations-to-Servicing Transition.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Maintaining MSRs generates servicing fee income and helps servicers improve the customer experience. It’s easy to see why more institutions are choosing to service their loans and why modern servicing software is currently in high demand. Why should lenders retain servicing?

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 17, 2023

If the home’s hub features small-tile countertops, drop ceilings or fluorescent lighting, it’s time for a new look. Simply put, a modern kitchen is critical to getting top dollar in today’s real estate market. The potential to make bespoke improvements to the home is vast.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Servicing retention generates servicing fee income and helps servicers improve the customer experience. Modern software automates investor reporting and compliance and creates a more efficient workflow, allowing servicers to effectively service loans in-house.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. When home improvement gives way to major renovations, the implications can be more impactful than you might realize. Familiarizing yourself with these renovations will give you a great start in mapping out your home improvement strategy.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Major Home Renovations & Home Appraisals: What You Should Know Are you planning house renovations and want to know the best home improvement investments? Or maybe you are planning to sell your house and are wondering about renovations that increase home value the most.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2024

Additionally, platforms like YouTube host a vast array of instructional videos, covering everything from basic home repairs to advanced renovation projects. Home Improvement Blogs: Insights from the Experts Home improvement blogs have emerged as invaluable resources for homeowners seeking expert advice and insights.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Servicers can use real-time borrower data to offer money-saving refinances, home improvement loans, and new home search options to keep borrowers off real estate portals that lure customers away.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The situation meant that people were spending far more time in their Cleveland homes. If you want to move forward with home improvements during the pandemic, here are some options that can breathe new life into your house. Stagnant air can make any home feel stale. Many modern homes feature open floor plans.

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McKissock

MARCH 20, 2022

As the saying goes, “the kitchen is the heart of your home.” When selling a home though, most real estate professionals will vouch that — as far as home improvements are concerned — kitchen renovations are worthy investments that will likely increase your resale value. In a recent video from realtor.com®

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2021

That’s partly why people are spending significant time, energy and money on home renovation projects these days. It’s no secret that home improvements can be a costly endeavor. If you’re looking to increase the value of your home or prepare it for resale, certain renovations may take its appeal to the next level.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 5, 2024

Home renovations can completely transform your living spaces, turning outdated rooms into modern, functional areas that reflect your style and meet your needs. Whether a complete kitchen remodel, a bathroom update or adding a fresh coat of paint, each project can breathe new life into your home.

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San Jose Real Estate

JUNE 20, 2022

This panoply of modern day outhouses appeared en masse over the last couple of years. Have you noticed that there now seems to be a porta potty on every block? It’s a proliferation of porta potties! One might be tempted to call it a pandemic of bottomless proportions. Of course, their appearance is the hallmark […].

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 23, 2023

These easy and low-cost changes can give an out-of-the-box and modern look to your room. Planning carefully, communicating effectively with contractors and suppliers, and being flexible in decision-making can help you confidently take on your home project and embrace the exciting home improvements ahead!

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REX Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

When someone says “modern farmhouse,” I instantly think of Chip and Joanna Gaines –…

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 10, 2024

Landscaping How this can Increase Value : A well-landscaped yard adds a great deal to a home’s curb appeal. This is one of the few home improvements that can increase the value as the years pass. First, you can update one of the main living spaces so it’s more modern and functional , such as a kitchen or bathroom.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

If you plan to sell your house in 2024, ensure your home has these five desirable features to get high offers from serious buyers.    Modern Electric and Plumbing Systems Homes compliant with the latest residential electrical and plumbing codes will outshine houses with older systems in 2024.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 23, 2024

. “When a home is enrolled in the HERS rating system, it delivers indisputable measured value as compared to the average new build,” says Jason Boyer, whose firm recently developed Karma , a modern community in Phoenix. Before goods arrive at the home, consumers are now examining their origin and how items are produced.

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McKissock

JULY 18, 2021

In other words, if your seller’s entire home needs an update, it may be better not to renovate at all than to pick certain areas of the home to restore, like updating the roof and outside paint while leaving a worn interior. Dotoli also adds that it’s unnecessary for sellers with older homes to try to compete with new, modern builds.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 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. These give an out-of-the-box and modern look to your room. Want a change from solid paint?

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Replacing one after its 20-or-so-year lifespan will run about $1000-$1500 and tends to deliver a high return on investment because of its modernity and visual appeal. Many people don’t think of insulation as a home-improvement project but like everything else the materials will break down over time.

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Raleigh Realty

APRIL 19, 2022

They can lead to more efficient homes, lower utility bills, and a greener environmental outlook. Just like a garage or a carport, environmental home renovations help to improve home value. Consider the following eco-friendly home improvements if you’re looking to maximize the value of your current, or future, property.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

High-Impact Home Upgrades for Any Budget. You don’t need a bottomless home improvement budget to transform your home into the property of your dreams. Making a few upgrades around the home can be surprisingly affordable! Photo via Pexels.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 18, 2022

Depending on the extent and cost of your home improvement goals, you might need to take out a loan for renovations. A home renovation loan is most likely not going to be the same as your mortgage. Learn more about loan options for remodeling your home to see which one will work for you. FHA 203(k) Loan. Refinance Loan.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll discuss 15 reasons your home may not appraise for the value you anticipated, and I’ll share valuable tips for homeowners to help your home appraise for top dollar. Outdated Features and Finishes: Homes with outdated features and finishes can struggle to meet the expected appraisal value.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A finished basement or attic may impact a home's value, but these areas must meet specific requirements to be considered part of the Gross Living Area (GLA). An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition. Home improvements and renovations. Downsizing or packing for a long-distance move?

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 19, 2022

Here are a few factors to consider and tips, courtesy of energy.gov : Hardwire/Plug-in: While many charging stations need to be hardwired and cannot be moved, some modern models plug into the wall for additional portability. There are many types and brands of EV chargers on the market.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 17, 2022

One of the great things about modern technology is that we’ve never had more information at our fingertips. You can type in any address you want and in a few quick seconds pull up information about the home, see pictures from recent listings and even find its current value… right? Case in point: real estate.

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Zillow

MARCH 13, 2018

Or maybe you’ve been in your home for a while and feel ready for a change. The easy part is knowing your goal for home remodeling - whether you’re trying to keep up with your growing family, add office space, modernize dated features or generally increase your home’s value.

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Realtor

MAY 15, 2023

In a traditional appraisal, an appraiser goes to a home and does a thorough walk-through, recording details like square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, home improvements, and additions. But the hybrid appraisal really took off when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020.

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REX Real Estate

JULY 26, 2021

I think we can all agree that 2020 was a long year with more…

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REX Real Estate

MARCH 23, 2021

I think we can all agree that 2020 was a long year with more…

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer. annually in home improvements across the U.S., Improvements include remodels, replacements and additions to homes.

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Assurance Financial

AUGUST 9, 2021

People can use the loans to buy, build or rehab a qualifying home. Home Improvement Loans and Grants. The USDA loan program also includes loans and grants that help homeowners modernize, improve or repair their homes and grants that help older homeowners pay to remove safety and health hazards from their homes.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 19, 2022

Just as notable, modern dishwashers are quieter and use less water during an average 10-year lifetime. There are still many home cooks that prefer to use gas, but electric induction cooktops have improved while also saving on energy bills. A fridge more than 15 years old can use about 35% more energy than newer models.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Their compact footprint means lower utility bills and the dwellings are typically constructed of the most modern materials that insulate rooms airtight. The multigenerational backyard-living promise of ADUs has long been tantalizing with the demographics of an aging population.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

Strategies to Enhance Home Value Consider implementing strategic home improvement projects like upgrading kitchens or bathrooms. Energy-efficient upgrades, such as installing solar panels or improving insulation, not only increase value but reduce utility costs.

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