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S. Fla.’s Fastest Rising Home Values? Near Rail Stations

Empire Appraisal Group

s Fastest Rising Home Values? Near Rail Stations Transportation drives growth but transit growth also drives housing. Home values near a S. MIAMI – Home values for properties near South Florida’s expanding rapid transit rail system are appreciating faster than other homes in the region.

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Why is Location so Important in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

They are building new schools to keep up with consumer demand and this can change the school assignment of the home. Transportation Easy commutes to work are the icing on the cake for many home buyers. The best location for easy transportation is near a major highway or public transportation.

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Dos and Don’ts of Sharing Comparable Sales

McKissock

Access to major highways and public transportation. That’s a mistake, because recent factors could be driving down home values in the area. Traffic conditions. Walkability. Don’t pull comparables on old sales. If agents pull data from 6 to 12 months ago, they may be tempted to choose the highest sales and focus on those.

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How Much Is Your Home Worth? The Intricacies of Determining Property Value

Realtor

But the truth is, what determines property value isn’t always a one-size-fits-all number. Instead, property value is determined by everything from the year your home was built to its proximity to transportation to the number of bedrooms. So here are the little-known facts that go into determining property value.

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Adding Value to Your Home - Updating Your Countertops (Part 2 of a 5 part series)

Eppraisal

Updating your countertops will help add to your home value. So, with its higher cost and increased popularity, updating to quartz countertops will add a bit more to your home value. Then you are dealing with a considerable cost to transport the heavy pieces. In upper-end homes, higher levels may be expected.

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

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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Outgrowing a Home: Should I Buy A Bigger House?

PennyMac

Or maybe you’d like to be within walking distance of stores, restaurants or public transportation. If your current home is causing you stress and not providing you the comfort you need, it may be time to upsize. But if it takes you longer to get to your job, the added time, hassles and transportation expenses may not be worth it.