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Opinion: The role of the LO will soon be very different

Housing Wire

Whether it’s an FHA or VA purchase mortgage for a first-time homebuyer; a refinance or HELOC product for existing homeowners preparing for their children’s college expenses or a renovation or reverse product for empty nesters; LOs today will need to listen as much as they pitch in order to succeed.

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Unveiling DIY Project Resources to Boost Home Value

Eppraisal

Websites like Pinterest , Houzz , and DIY Network offer a plethora of inspiration, from budget-friendly renovation ideas to step-by-step tutorials. Additionally, platforms like YouTube host a vast array of instructional videos, covering everything from basic home repairs to advanced renovation projects.

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Broken Ankle & Kitchen Remodel… Life Happens

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Our summer has a bit of a different feel than it did a couple of weeks ago, and Murphy’s Law is in full effect as we are also in the middle of a first-floor renovation, including a kitchen remodel, which my wife has reminded me for years that we were overdue for. She’s a tough cookie, but this situation has been tough on her.

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Residential Appraisals and Airbnb Income?

Appraisal Today

Plus a short video on the renovation. He taught a few mortgage fraud classes for my seminar business in the 1990s. The cave-like domes were built from reinforced wire mesh spray-coated with a concrete mix. To read more and see lots of photos, click here. My comment: Great photos inside and outside. To read more click here.

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Appraiser Professional Goals

Appraisal Today

Now is the time to learn all the features in your MLS and forms software, upgrade your skills by taking seminars and classes, and more. My comments: I have no idea why so many homeowners are building new castle homes or renovating them all over the country! What are you planning to do in 2023? The future of residential appraising.

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WILL WAR IN UKRAINE IMPACT OUR HOUSING MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

Most owners will contract work out for major renovation projects while doing DIY work on replacing flooring, painting or improving outdoor space, the survey from LendingHome showed. A 2021 survey showed nearly half of U.S. homeowners plan to upgrade or remodel their homes, including 63% of Millennial homeowners (25-34 years old).