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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Wednesday the addition of a home repair estimate app to its package of NAR Realtor Benefits for members. We are thrilled to provide NAR members and their clients with access to our reliable pre-listing home improvements with pay-at-closing terms.”

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

LoanStar Technologies , which connects lenders with borrowers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked, also made the list again. 469 LoanStar Technologies 1,241% 2016 Enabling lenders to connect and lend to customers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked. Homelight , a platform for homebuyers and sellers, was No.

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Roofing Inspection Checklist to Get Ahead of Problems

Will Springer Realtor

A roof inspection is one of those preventive maintenance jobs that are easy to overlook. You can do a thorough inspection from the ground using a pair of binoculars. Hiring a specialized roof inspector who uses drone or infrared technology could cost as much as $600. Don’t! Some roofing companies do this free.

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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

Realtor

In a traditional appraisal, an appraiser goes to a home and does a thorough walk-through, recording details like square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, home improvements, and additions. The hybrid appraisal uses a form almost identical to the URAR, but the appraiser doesn’t go to the property.

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15 Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise for the Expected Value: Tips for Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Outdated Features and Finishes: Homes with outdated features and finishes can struggle to meet the expected appraisal value. Upgrades like modern kitchens, updated bathrooms, and smart home technology can potentially boost your home’s worth.

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Preparing a Home to Safely Age in Place

Will Springer Realtor

Taking action today can help many stay in their homes for longer. I am generally a proponent of the home inspection when buyers consider purchasing a new property. Learning as much as possible about the “bones” of the home can go a long way to addressing whether the place is a good fit.

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. A basic Q4, C3 home. The lender may also contact the In-Plant Primary Inspection Agency or the manufacturer for the HUD Data Plate information. This approximately 900sf, 1.5 acres of wooded land. It was unremarkable.