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Opinion: why we all have a stake in closing the homeownership gap

Housing Wire

In addition, some white neighborhoods had zoning laws that legally banned non-white buyers from owning homes in those neighborhoods. Less demand for homes will cause home values to drop in many neighborhoods. New construction, resales, refinances and home improvements account for approximately 16% of the U.S.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Evergreen topics might include: how to prepare to list your house, everything your client needs to know about VA loans; or which home improvements yield the best financial return in a home sale. Youll want some evergreen content you can pull from for your real estate newsletters.

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Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Empire Appraisal Group

Renovations, which involve substantial home improvements, generally aren’t covered by standard insurance. It could also damage your home’s resale value, void your homeowner’s insurance, or even lead to potential legal trouble. Major renovations might require specific coverage like builder’s risk insurance.

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How to Build Equity in Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

One thing homeowners can do which may not necessarily increase the equity in the home on a refinance, but lowering your taxes through tax appeal can increase the purchasing power of a potential buyer and thus increase buyers’ bids to purchase the property….and So if you see your neighbor trying to sell their home, help them out.

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Is a HELOC Right for You?

Eppraisal

The good news is that home values have also gone up. A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is one of the ways to use the equity in your home to gain access to money for other expenses. A HELOC is a line of credit you may be able to take based on the equity in your home. A HELOC is secured by the equity in your home.

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How to Build Equity in Your Home

Appraisal Partners Blog

One thing homeowners can do which may not necessarily increase the equity in the home on a refinance, but lowering your taxes through tax appeal can increase the purchasing power of a potential buyer and thus increase buyers’ bids to purchase the property….and So if you see your neighbor trying to sell their home, help them out.

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10 Ways to Financially Benefit From Your Home

PennyMac

.* Strategies to Unlock Your Home’s Financial Potential Understanding the different ways you can take advantage of your home can help you unlock its full financial potential and move you closer to your goals. Home Equity Loans Having home equity can be a safeguard for managing large expenses.