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Appraisal Inspection vs. Home Inspection

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. Appraisal inspections usually take approximately 30 minutes to an hour depending on the size and complexity of the property.

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Property condition information that’s cloud-based – “Word cloud” based

Housing Wire

Many factors contribute to the process of determining the value of a residential property. For example, a newly renovated home that has a gourmet kitchen and an updated bathroom may be valued more highly than a similar home that possesses only above-average amenities and is in average condition. .

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

Inviting an SFR lawsuit Invitation Homes earlier this year failed to convince a judge to dismiss a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against the company in federal court in San Diego that alleges it made improvements at scores of properties in California without first securing required building permits.

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BC Assessment vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

House Appraisal vs BC Assessment: How They Impact Your Homes Value Understanding the difference between residential home appraisals vs BC assessments. These two commonly misunderstood yet crucial home evaluation tools, help to navigate the complexities of the real estate market in British Columbia.

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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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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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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer.

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