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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

Thanks to my religious stalking of listing portals and regular checks of Altos Research data, I was prepared for the fast pace and high intensity of the Southern New Hampshire housing market, especially for homes in my price range, The market did not disappoint. I could have increased my offers.

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10 Awesomely Functional Gifts for the Real Estate Investor in Your Life

The Robert Weiler Company

While gift cards tend to carry a reputation for being “quick” gifts, to a real estate investor, they are a home run. If your colleague, family member, or friend is purchasing and flipping a property, they’re probably dropping more money on home improvements than most people spend on Black Friday.

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Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Appraisal Myths

Birmingham Appraisal

The bottom line is that while a Zillow Zestimate or any other AVM model may give you a 20,000-foot view of the general price range of a property, an appraisal performed by a live person provides a more focused and accurate estimate of the home’s value that can be used to make an informed loan or purchase decision.

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20 Awesomely Functional Gifts for Real Estate Investors [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

While gift cards tend to carry a reputation for being “quick” gifts, to a real estate investor, they are a home run. If your colleague, family member, or friend is purchasing and flipping a property, they’re probably dropping more money on home improvements than most people spend on Black Friday. Personalized Pen from Cross.

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A must-read for homeowners: Do you have to renovate before you sell?

Cornerstone

If you’re considering selling, your first step might be to begin looking into which remodeling projects may make your home more attractive to buyers. But before you sign any contracts, keep in mind that there’s something unique going on in today’s housing market. Millennials closely follow Gen Z, taking on an average of 3.3

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The Atlanta 2023 Housing Market "at the Half"

Hank Miller Team

Working at home became "a thing" and people spent a lot more time in and around their homes. Many leveraged those low rates and refinanced, taking money out and completing home improvements. Fewer buyers, fewer contract and sales. Still a sellers market, just not as bonkers for buyers. Why move now?

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Potential Costs Tied to Selling a Seattle/King County House in 2022

Will Springer Realtor

A common rule of thumb is to budget at least 1% of the home’s value each year for general maintenance and at least double that for older homes. About three out of four owners make at least one home improvement before selling – a wise decision. The median price of a King County home is $810,000, as of Aug.