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How Remaining Economic Life Works

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

We are going to need to obtain reliable data to calculate the replacement or reproduction cost of a home. The use of the word “home” in this article, is referring to the property “improvements”) There are several data sources that appraisers use to obtain this information. Here’s one way.

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Naturally, even if you choose not to sell your house, you certainly want to maintain your investment and ensure that your home value doesn’t drop. Here, we’ll explore everything you need to know about home appraisals and how to maximize the value of your house. . What’s in a Home’s Value?

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How to Price Your Home for the Current Market

Eppraisal

Knowing how to price your home correctly isn’t rocket science, but it’s still tricky.    Property Valuation Your home value is the primary determiner of your asking price. Online Home Value Estimation Informal home appraisal tools can give you ballpark estimates of how much your property is worth.

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

The required in-person visit by a home appraiser can take over an hour, depending on the size of your home. However, several other steps are involved in making an unbiased and professional assessment of your home's value. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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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. See if family, friends, or your local home improvement stores would be willing to rent or loan their tools. Major renovations might require specific coverage like builder’s risk insurance.

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Everything You Need to Know About Home Equity Loans

PennyMac

A home equity loan lets you borrow money using the value youve built up in your home. This value, called equity, is the difference between what your home is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage. The interest paid on a home equity loan may be tax deductible if the funds are used for home improvements.

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How To Sell Your Memorial Villages Home Fast For The Most Money

Houston Properties

Avoid These 9 Memorial Villages Home Selling Mistakes. 10 Staging Ideas For A Pristine Memorial Villages Home. Seller-Musts To Increase Memorial Villages Home Value. 20 Revamps to Sell Your Memorial Villages Home Fast. Memorial Villages Home Preventive Maintenance Tips. We had 3 offers in less than 2 weeks.