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Homeowners and Buyers Reveal the Most Desired Home Trends for 2025

Appraisal Buzz

“Technology has enabled homeowners to live more sustainably and more affordably, which is a growing priority for prospective buyers,” said Amanda Pendleton, a Home Trends Expert at Zillow. Energy-efficient and climate-resilient home features are quickly gaining popularity as homeowners look to keep costs down, including insurance costs.

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FAR parent updates investors on AAG integration, business performance

Housing Wire

Last July, the company sold its title insurance business to Essent Group , followed by strategic changes in September including a transition of its offshore-based operations to a team in the Philippines and the sale of “certain operations” of its home improvement lending business to Aqua Finance.

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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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New URAR For Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Both URAR and UAD acronyms are used in articles and references I have read. Fairway would also be required to provide $7 million for a loan subsidy program to offer affordable home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans in majority-Black neighborhoods. million civil penalty to the CFPB’s victims relief fund.

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What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?

Birmingham Appraisal

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home.

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Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Empire Appraisal Group

Before you start your next project, consider these tips to help you avoid costly home renovation mistakes. Not reviewing homeowners’ insurance coverage It’s important to determine how much homeowners insurance you need for your unique circumstance. Avoid choosing the cheapest option if it’s not the best choice for the job.

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12 Questions to Ask Contractors When Seeking Bids on a Home Project

Will Springer Realtor

Do you have references that I can contact? (If And are you and your colleagues bonded and insured? Do you have examples of similar past work? Will you provide a warranty for services and materials? If not, why not?) Are you, your business and others working on the job licensed by the state?