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What it’s like originating reverse mortgages in Montana

Housing Wire

“Many people buy manufactured homes, put them on a foundation, but never de-title them,” he said. Montana automatically declares these as real property once they are permanently affixed, but the government requires the de-titling paperwork. Home values and vast acreage Home values can also vary wildly.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

They had to pay twice to have their property valued. Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal.

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How Simply Replacing Your Fixtures Will Add to Your Home's Value

Eppraisal

Making updates to your home can significantly add to your home values. Small updates such as fixtures or window treatments can also add value as well. " There are many types of fixtures in homes, some of which you might not think to update. Light Fixtures Light fixtures are some of the most obvious in a home.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

What’s The Average Illinois Real Estate Commission?” 2022 Survey Results: Real Estate Agent Commissions by State” [link] Zillow.com. Illinois Home Values” [link] link] FastExpert.com.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed

Eppraisal

Owning raw land has real potential along with its share of pitfalls. Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition.

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Why Sellers Shouldn't Ask to See Inspection Reports

Eppraisal

Homes with no known defects also have higher home values. The state residential real property disclosure has a list of potential defects or hazards on it.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

In Columbus, many commercial real estate owners are excited when asking the question, “What’s my commercial property worth?”. Consider this: According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Columbus saw the most substantial increase in total home value in the country. 1031 Exchanges.

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