Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. Part 1 of our next two posts will dissect the real estate transaction from the buyer's perspective.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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 They will provide advice on staging your home, marketing it to potential buyers, negotiating offers, and more.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

“The Zestimate® home valuation model is Zillow’s estimate of a home’s market value. A Zestimate incorporates public, MLS and user-submitted data into Zillow’s proprietary formula, also taking into account home facts, location and market trends. What exactly is a Zestimate?

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JANUARY 27, 2020

Why are real estate agents among the top 10 most hated professions? We’ve seen 1 bedroom homes “fluffed” into 4 bedrooms, and 0 bath homes “fluffed” into 1 bath homes - BY BROKERS?! But to the original claim that fluffing decreases home values, lets explore how. Where is the standard?

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Appraisal value isn’t always the same as market value. We know, the lingo can be confusing, but trust us on this one: The “appraisal value” isn’t always the same as the “market value” of your home. So how is market value determined, if not with an appraisal? The final word?

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Home equity is like having money in the bank, but it’s tied up in your real estate. This article will discuss the definition of home equity and taking equity out of your home to buy another house in Canada. What Is Home Equity? Home equity is a homeowner’s financial stake in their property.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Appraisal value isn’t always the same as market value. We know, the lingo can be confusing, but trust us on this one: The “appraisal value” isn’t always the same as the “market value” of your home. So how is market value determined, if not with an appraisal? The final word?

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Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

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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Eppraisal

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are a real estate investment property owner, you should have a professional analysis performed each year. A licensed real estate agent can perform the analysis to determine how much your property is worth and if your monthly rent is in line with market value rents. Considering selling?

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Realtor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Luke Sharrett for The Wall Street Journal When Blackstone Group LP wanted to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to buy foreclosed homes after the housing crash, it needed a quick, inexpensive way to value thousands of houses the investment firm already owned and was offering as collateral. It never did, said Ms.

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Realtor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Luke Sharrett for The Wall Street Journal When Blackstone Group LP wanted to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to buy foreclosed homes after the housing crash, it needed a quick, inexpensive way to value thousands of houses the investment firm already owned and was offering as collateral. It never did, said Ms.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important? A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

This lexicon of real estate terms and acronyms will help you speak the language like a pro. Appraisal management company (AMC) : An institution operated independently of a lender that, once notified by a lender, orders a home appraisal. Look for this accreditation or something similar when shopping for a home inspector.).

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PennyMac

JANUARY 2, 2024

Keep in mind, though, that you can still potentially increase your home's equity even if you don't fully recoup the cost of certain improvements. Equity is the difference between your home's current market value and the amount you owe on your mortgage.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” Excerpt: The most coveted pieces of real estate are often found directly on the water. per month, $24.75

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. My Comments on Market Changes. We have never seen a pandemic real estate market before. Real estate market? ==.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

But how do rainbows relate to real estate transactions? In a real estate transaction, everyone has a different view. There is the owner of the home, who has a view of what they feel their home is worth. Buyers have their view of how much they are willing to pay for a home. I am glad you asked!

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

Potential buyers may think that you don’t take care of your property and this could lower the value of your home. The Appraisal Institute has warned that bad neighbors can lower home values by as much as 10%. Finally, it’s important to keep all of the systems in your home up-to-date. Source: CoreLogic.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

At this point in the home buying process, you’re probably wondering why closing costs are necessary. A real estate purchase includes many players and moving parts to reach the final sale, and each of the players and parts do cost money. If you’re buying a house built before 1979, you run the risk of lead-based paint in the home.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Closely studying our markets is very crucial in understanding current market value for appraisers. Not every market is the same. The charts presented here are just overall trends for all single-family homes in each county. Each specific market is different. Until we have more inventory, prices will hold.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. How appraisals affect the sale.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. How appraisals affect the sale.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The most strenuous part of the home-selling process is already over. How do you actually sell a piece of real estate to a member of your family? To hire—or not hire—a real estate agent. It can be tempting to bypass the regular process of hiring a real estate agent to broker the deal.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The most strenuous part of the home-selling process is already over. How do you actually sell a piece of real estate to a member of your family? To hire—or not hire—a real estate agent. It can be tempting to bypass the regular process of hiring a real estate agent to broker the deal.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

Instead of writing a check to put down your earnest money, you can send it to your real estate agent using an ACH. FMV (Fair Market Value). A home’s fair market value or FMV is the price it would sell for under normal conditions. FSBO (For Sale by Owner). QM (Qualified Mortgage).

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