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Renovations That Increase Home Value in BC: Our Top 8 Picks

D Fritz Appraisals

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. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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Jim Amorin steps down as CEO of Appraisal Institute

Housing Wire

Home value inequalities are the result of appraisal practices that elevate White spaces as the most valuable,” the report said. Korver-Glenn and Howell said that dating back to 2013, homes in white neighborhoods have been appraised as being worth $371,000 more, on average, than homes in white neighborhoods.

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2023 is the year of action for the housing industry

Housing Wire

Property Appraisal. I would be remiss not to choose appraisal as the first area that desperately needs action. And yet, 2023 could prove to be one of the greatest turning points for appraisal in decades. Homeowners should have direct access to accurate home value and equity data so they can make wise financial decisions.

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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. So let’s embrace the progress in front of us, and not hold up the good for the perfect.

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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

Pick neutral colours, shop around for reliable painting companies, and be amazed at how quickly your value has increased. Make It a Smart Home – Adding a few “smart” features to your home can add a touch of modern tech and appeal, without costing a lot.