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Survey: Many Homeowners Aren’t Aware They Can Use Equity to Pay Down Credit Card Debt

Appraisal Buzz

The survey asked consumers a series of questions about their knowledge of home equity loans and home equity lines of credit and on their willingness to use these products for different applications, such as consolidating debt, home improvement and to pay for major life events.

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Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Empire Appraisal Group

By Spiderstock/Getty Images Source: [link] Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid By Courtney Klosterman While rewarding, home renovations can be time consuming, costly and frustrating. NEW YORK – Turning a house into a home can feel incredibly rewarding. Take steps to ensure the project is executed correctly.

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Honoring Those Opening Doors to Homeownership 

Appraisal Buzz

Tai is a firm believer that homeownership empowers people to build generational wealth—a key ingredient to social mobility and financial security—and she travels the country, speaking at events that focus on increasing homeownership in minority and marginalized communities.”

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Leaks and Loss: Auditing Your Home for Energy Savings

Will Springer Realtor

Addressing temperature swings in a home can go a long way toward lowering energy consumption and live a more sustainable lifestyle. Auditors should have experience in increasing the overall energy efficiency of a home. They will be able to offer suggestions on renovations or repairs that can help conserve energy.

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Unveiling DIY Project Resources to Boost Home Value

Eppraisal

We'll explore a plethora of resources available to homeowners, ranging from online platforms to in-person events, designed to empower and guide DIY enthusiasts towards maximizing their home's value. However, diving into DIY without the right resources can be daunting. One such example is Young House Love.

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Four Ways to Avoid DIY Mistakes – From One Who’s Made Them All

Will Springer Realtor

As a “DIY landlord” and founder of Landlordology, a former online resource for landlords, he’s gutted three homes and renovated countless others. The condo association’s emergency line sent him a plumber who was angry to be missing his holiday events and drinking as he tried to fix the problem.

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Is an Appraisal Required for a Home Equity Loan?

AmeriMac

Others use home equity loans for the purposes of home improvements. Renovations like a new kitchen or bathroom could absolutely improve the value of the home – thus essentially building even more equity in the long run. Sometimes a person will get hit with a large, sudden expense like a medical bill.