PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The required in-person visit by a home appraiser can take over an hour, depending on the size of your home. However, several other steps are involved in making an unbiased and professional assessment of your home's value. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

 Consider consulting professionals like contractors or structural engineers to assess your home's foundation and frame before undertaking significant renovations or additions. Set aside money for emergency repairs and system enhancements to boost safety and increase property values.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Since many people are using these types of companies to sell their homes now, I have to now check with these sites to see if the home I am appraising is, or was, listed on one of these sites, in addition to the MLS. Since AVM’s base their values upon data from the market, at times they can be accurate.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 7, 2019

Before you go spending thousands of dollars in renovations, however, make sure you follow this advice from the outset. You need to be careful that what you spend on renovations is less than the potential increase in value of your house. It can also help you qualify for a home equity line of credit for larger projects.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 13, 2022

According to trulia.com, there are seven kitchen upgrades that will boost your home value. Changing or adding hardware on your cabinets can make all the difference in making an out-of-date kitchen look and feel more modern. Renovate your tired-looking backsplash with a modern backsplash.

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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 Outdated Features and Finishes: Homes with outdated features and finishes can struggle to meet the expected appraisal value.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining? Moreover, the increasing correlation between home values and neighborhood racial composition highlights how technological tools, intended to streamline processes and improve accuracy, can inadvertently exacerbate discriminatory practices. By Dallas T. built in 2000.

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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.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

Here’s what that means for sellers in the Chicago area: Make key updates if you’re selling a dated home. Updated homes tend to sell faster in Chicago, notes Westhoff. Last year was a tough market, and the only properties that were moving were the ones that were renovated,” she says. Understand Chicago home values.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

A well-maintained and visually appealing home can positively impact the appraisal value. Enhancing Home Value for Better Appraisal Outcomes To improve appraisal outcomes, enhancing the home’s value is key. Updating kitchens and bathrooms can significantly raise the home’s value.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, VA, flood and fires no insurance, retirement, few lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination $22M Modern Mansion on 130 Acres in Napa Has Its Own Cabernet Vineyard Excerpts: 6 bedrooms, 6.5+ Risk to Home Values.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

Using home valuations and area median household income data, the report notes the average time required across the U.S. With a median household income of $106K and a typical home value of $703,600, Seattleites can expect to spend a “baker’s dozen” years to reach the 10% down payment threshold. Tickets Tour Modern Homes, Sept.

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