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Unexpected Maintenance Needed on Old Homes

Eppraisal

Set aside money for emergency repairs and system enhancements to boost safety and increase property values. Heating and Cooling Inefficient heating methods found in older homes can benefit from modernization, which leads to substantial energy savings.

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15 Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise for the Expected Value: Tips for Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

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. Inaccurate Property Information: Incorrect property information in public records can lead to inaccurate appraisals.

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8 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

D Fritz Appraisals

Enhancing your home’s curb appeal includes things like: Cleaning the roof : Get rid of that overgrown moss. A roof in poor condition will be flagged during a home inspection, allowing people to low ball or withdraw their offers. For most houses, it’s not a charming look. Repairing the roof: Attend to roof repairs.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” New homes – what is happening? No inspections or appraisals?

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plans further expand non-traditional property appraisals, which sometimes rely on property tax information, data collected by third parties, or algorithms to assess a property’s value. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue.

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