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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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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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How To Plan a Home Remodel

Eppraisal

Remodeling your home can be an exciting endeavor, but it requires careful planning and thoughtful consideration. Whether you're looking to update a single room, increase your home value or undertake a whole-house renovation, following a structured approach will help ensure a successful outcome.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals. Copies of any previous appraisals – this can help the appraiser see how the value has changed over the years.

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