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Unlocking the Secrets of Home Values: A Guide to Spring Maintenance

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In this guide, we'll explore the importance of spring maintenance and prioritize tasks that contribute to enhancing your home's value. Roof Checkup Your roof is your home's first line of defense. Inspect for loose or damaged shingles or tiles and address any leaks promptly.

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Winterizing Your Home

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Winterizing your home not only ensures a cozy and comfortable living space during the colder season but also plays a significant role in maintaining and potentially increasing your home value. Here's a comprehensive guide with practical steps you can take annually in late fall or early winter to winterize your home.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

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How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. 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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Does the Home You Want To Buy Qualify for a USDA Loan? Here’s How To Tell

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Additional requirements for direct loans from the USDA Very low-income homebuyers might qualify for a direct loan from the USDA, but applicants should know that these homes must meet extra requirements in addition to those listed above. These loans have no home value limits at all, although they do have income limits.

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From Appraisal to Freedom: How a PMI Removal Appraisal Can Save You Thousands

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According to the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA), you can request PMI cancellation once you reach 20% equity in your home and have paid off 20% of your original loan amount, either through mortgage payments or an increase in your home's value. The real estate appraiser will come to your home and conduct an inspection.

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Real estate professionals or other appraisal experts can help you determine the market value of your home. This is helpful whether you intend to stay in your home or wish to sell it. Here, we’ll explore everything you need to know about home appraisals and how to maximize the value of your house. .

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The Value of an AVM as a Cog in the Wheel

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While AVMs can be a useful tool for getting a ballpark estimate of a property's value, they have limitations and may not always provide a precise estimate of the property's true market value. "Consumer On the other side of the equation, real estate agents often use AVMs for lead generation.