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Home Improvement Cost vs. Value: Is Your Project Worth the Money?

PennyMac

Equity is the difference between your home's current market value and the amount you owe on your mortgage. A home upgrade that doesn’t fully pay for itself dollar-for-dollar in terms of increased home value may still boost your home’s overall market value, thereby increasing your equity.

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Home Improvements: What counts towards the appraisal?

Padove Appraisal Service

I am often asked which home improvements “count” towards the appraised value of a house. Many people envision a list of improved items with predetermined relevancy, along with a specific dollar value assigned to each of those items. These sales provide insight into actual market reactions. it all counts!

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Reviving and Refreshing Your Cleveland Home, even with the Pandemic

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The situation meant that people were spending far more time in their Cleveland homes. If you want to move forward with home improvements during the pandemic, here are some options that can breathe new life into your house. Stagnant air can make any home feel stale. Many modern homes feature open floor plans.

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Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Appraisal Myths

Birmingham Appraisal

The bottom line is that if the contract price is in close alignment with the other approaches to value, especially the sales comparison approach, then this provides validation that it is a reliable indicator of market value for the property so the appraiser will reconcile the appraisal at the contract price.

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Success with Relocation Appraisals: Key Strategies

AmeriMac

From finding a new home to selling the existing property, there are numerous factors to consider. Appraisals play a significant role in determining the fair market value of a property and ensuring a successful relocation. A mortgage appraisal assesses the market value of a property without specific time constraints.

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What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?

Birmingham Appraisal

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. Conclusion I hope my discussion on the impact of renovations on the market value of your home has been helpful.

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

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