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Mokena, Frankfort, Tinley, Oak Forest & New Lenox price trends!

Advanced Appraisal

July 2019 Chicago and South Suburban Appraisal Blog

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What is a Hybrid Appraisal?

Robinson Appraisal Group

A hybrid appraisal is a valuation completed by a Licensed/Certified appraiser that is very similar to a desktop appraisal. It is a shorter appraisal form than the traditional appraisal and is performed by an appraiser who typically never visits the property. However, a hybrid appraisal includes an exterior observation of the property, sometimes including an interior inspection by a third-party: this third party inspection could be done by a real estate agent, a property inspector or even another

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Missing: Invoice For Appraisal Services

The People's Appraisal Blog

Typically when you sell a service, you include an invoice to the buyer or consumer for the services you provided. This invoice lays out the products sold, the quantities, and services provided as well as the price or fee charged. The invoice is a vital part of any business. It is an official document that businesses use to show the terms of the agreement, it specifies the buyer of the product or services, and it documents the terms of payment.

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

DTI, PMI, LTV … TBH, it can be hard to keep all this stuff straight. This lexicon of real estate terms and acronyms will help you speak the language like a pro. Appraisal management company (AMC) : An institution operated independently of a lender that, once notified by a lender, orders a home appraisal. Appraisal : An informed, impartial and well-documented opinion of the value of a home, prepared by a licensed and certified appraiser and based on data about comparable homes in the area, as wel

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8 Budget-Friendly Staycation Ideas for Families

Zillow

Disneyland, the beach, camping … just a few of the many places your kids would nominate as a vacation destination this summer. But staying home? B-O-R-I-N-G. So how do you sell a staycation to your little ones? And not spend a ton of money? Fill it with fun and adventure. Check out these eight kid- and budget-friendly ideas that will make your summer staycation just as lively and memorable as any trip.

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Buyer, Beware: Is Your Future House Haunted?

Zillow

We've all heard home-buying horror stories. Sellers backing out or financing falling through can quickly kill a deal. But these snags don't hold a candle to buying a "stigmatized" home. A home where paranormal activity, suicide, murder, cult activity or other misfortunes and crimes took place could be categorized as a stigmatized property. In real estate terms, a stigma refers to an intangible attribute of a property that may prompt a psychological or emotional response on the part of a potentia

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