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New URAR For Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Think of the new URAR like upgrading from a basic flip phone to a modern smartphone. Built in 1914, the Cape Cod mansion has been thoughtfully modernized over the years to retain its historic integrity. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with jumbo loan balances (greater than $766,550) increased to 6.98

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Home Improvements to Include on Your Real Estate Listing

Eppraisal

Home improvements matter in real estate listings because they enhance your property’s value and attractiveness. Making strategic upgrades is essential because it helps your home stand out, making it more appealing to potential buyers.  These  Homes with strategic improvements tend to sell more quickly.

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Modern House Flipping Software: 8 Innovative Tools You Need

Listing Spark

House flipping isn’t just an opportunity for big real estate companies or home improvement television channels—it’s becoming a reliable source of income for Americans running a solo business or small real estate investment venture. of US home sales in 2017, that number grew to 8.4%

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Cut the Cost With DIY Minor Repairs in Your Home

Eppraisal

In 2022, the average American consumer spent $1,570 on home maintenance — a $600 increase from the previous year. By doing the repairs yourself, you can save a substantial amount of money, which you can use for home improvements. Here are five common home repairs you can confidently tackle on your own.

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How to Set a Home Renovation Budget

Zillow

Or maybe you’ve been in your home for a while and feel ready for a change. The easy part is knowing your goal for home remodeling - whether you’re trying to keep up with your growing family, add office space, modernize dated features or generally increase your home’s value.

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

By Tom Horn Excerpts: As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. Contrary to what you see on the home improvement shows it is not always possible for an appraiser to shoot from the hip and reply back “An updated kitchen will add $50,000 to the value of your house”.

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A Busy Person’s Guide to Selling Your Home Online

Listing Spark

How to Sell Your Home With Online Tools in Less Time Modern buyers aren’t finding their next home by driving around to seek open houses or acquiring a house from a family friend. Today, at least 52% of buyers find their future home online—so that’s precisely where sellers need to be.