Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The typical house is now 39 years old — a far cry from the modern, move-in ready property that most homebuyers are looking for. As investors recognize the potential these older properties hold and the inventory and profits they could open up in such a red-hot housing market, demand for older, more distressed properties should increase.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Its proprietary AI technology can also remove furniture, declutter listing photos and create realistic renderings of landscaping and exterior renovations. Or, you can stage a home with traditional decor to look more modern or vice versa. The possibilities for creative real estate marketing are endless!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It called these the most extensive updates of their kind in three decades as the department seeks to modernize the features of manufactured homes to drive demand. In June, HUD announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured home communities under an FHA-sponsored loan program.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Major Home Renovations & Home Appraisals: What You Should Know Are you planning house renovations and want to know the best home improvement investments? Or maybe you are planning to sell your house and are wondering about renovations that increase home value the most. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Are you planning on renovating your home? What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. When home improvement gives way to major renovations, the implications can be more impactful than you might realize. However, you must be aware of your budget and timeline before committing to a kitchen renovation.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

However, manual reviews of appraisals, property condition, renovation estimates, and more do not scale efficiently. Revolutionizing ‘Fix and Flip’ lending In the ‘fix and flip’ sector, accurate valuation of properties before and after renovation is crucial. Here, computer vision introduces a paradigm shift.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

For instance, if a property’s appraisal history, including renovations, damages, and previous sales, is stored on a blockchain, future appraisers can access this immutable record to make more informed decisions. Art & Collectibles: The art world is notorious for its opacity.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Whether you’re dreaming of beautiful outdoor living space, a bright and modern kitchen, or a luxurious bathroom, you can make it happen on any budget! Repaint your cabinets to brighten up your kitchen without a major renovation. Is the Housing Market Back to Normal? This is your chance to get creative! Simple DIY Repairs.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 3, 2024

Many current sellers have begun a renovation but have run out of money prematurely as inflation has caused cost overruns and capital is less available to fund shortfalls. Do you seek to renovate a property to generate short-term gains, or would you like to purchase a stabilized property for long-term stability?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

While it’s important to understand current design preferences, the value of a kitchen is ultimately determined by how well it meets the expectations of buyers in a particular market. When the inevitable happens and the overinflated housing market comes crashing down, the FHFA and its decision-makers will have no one to blame but themselves.

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Eppraisal

JUNE 18, 2024

Last week we published a post on the type of renovations one needs to make before selling their 20-25 year old house. It struck a cord with some of our readers so we're publishing a twist on that story asking the question, "Is a lot of money needed to prepare your house to sell?"

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Are you planning a home renovation to increase your property's value or preparing to sell your home in the future? Home renovations can be exciting and rewarding but can also come with their fair share of challenges. Plumbing Issues Plumbing issues can be a major headache during a renovation.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 10, 2023

You don't need a whole renovation — simple changes like replacing worn-out tiles, updating the vanity or adding new faucets can freshen up the space and bring a "return on investment"  of over 70%. Swapping out outdated light fixtures for modern ones can instantly elevate your home’s appearance.

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McKissock

AUGUST 14, 2022

The housing market has cooled since the intensity of the post-pandemic real estate rush, but the seller’s market we experienced has left us with plenty of discussion about what the nation’s housing inventory looks like. Housing Inventory So Low? We’ll evaluate what’s happening here and what trends may appear.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

Last year was a tough market, and the only properties that were moving were the ones that were renovated,” she says. When the market is soft, buyers want the properties that are finished and ready to go.”. Sebring is seeing a surge in industrial-style sinks and vanities in Chicago bathroom renovations.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 12, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Easement Liability, college degree requirement AQB, Fannie June Update, ADUs, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc == = Renovated Modernist Mansion in Salt Lake City for $3.699M Excerpts: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,660 sq.ft.,

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. Features include a pool house haven, a 5,000 sq ft guest house that can be utilized as a rejuvenation center, and a cantilevered spa with an indoor/outdoor pool. It also claims to be “the most photographed house in Maine.”

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The home is in a popular location but the market has been very erratic this year. She will put it on the market early next year and found a couple whose home is being renovated to be house sitters while she is in Florida. The home did not sell after changing the price several times (other listings did this also).

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Appraisal Today

JULY 7, 2023

Despite the home’s age, it isn’t a money pit or desperate for a renovation. Everything has been fully modernized. Markets go up and down I’ve been writing for years about how normal it is for markets to go up and down. Housing markets are like my waist line. After her death, it was reportedly sold for $7.5

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Last month, the U.S.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B A three-year renovation, ending in 2009, converted the upper floors into the 7,000-square-foot penthouse.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

It sits in the Sarasota beachfront neighborhood of Lido Shores, an area that’s a haven for modern architecture. The three-year renovation was completed in 2019, including a new roof, windows, landscaping, and updated plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Let’s talk about supply and some things on my mind about today’s market.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

Almost since the start of the pandemic, homeowners have been spending more time enjoying their low-financed houses and condos. They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Some might argue the cold is emanating from the near-frigid Q4 real estate market, knocking the bloom straight off the housing-market rose in our region. A neighboring home that came on the market in April is still for sale at a record-setting $85M. The chill in the air may not be coming from an Arctic blast.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

We need to take an approach to the housing crisis that embraces change, is inclusive and extremely productive. BY THE NUMBERS >> The West has suffered the greatest from the housing-market downturn over the past year, according to ATTOM Data Soluti ons, which indicated 23 of the 50 worse-off U.S. Pittsburgh).

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Well, thats starting to feel a lot like modern home design. FEBRUARY HOUSING UPDATE Is the spring housing market already underway? That is quite a rebound from late 2024 when only 950 listings hit the market for all home types single-family, townhomes and condos combined. The formal dining room? . >>

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

Warns Danielle Hale, chief economist with realtor.com: “While younger Millennial and Gen Z buyers are expected to play a growing role in the housing market, fast-rising prices will create a bigger barrier to entry for the many first-time buyers in these generations who don’t have existing home equity to tap for down payment savings.”.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2022

In Texas, lawmakers limited property tax rate increases even before the COVID-19 housing rush sent home prices skyward. Although school tax rates dropped 13% after the legislation passed in 2019, taxable values — propelled by the white-hot housing market — were up 23% in the same period, the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association found.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2021

Many dug into savings and had their homes renovated or repaired. A surprising 3% used the time to build a new house. About 57% of all new housing was classified multifamily (four or more units in one location). AUGUST HOUSING UPDATE. The modern masterpiece is looking for its first owner, if $6.498M ($1084/sq.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday announced updates to its manufactured housing construction and safety standards, a move it called the most extensive such updates in three decades as the department seeks to modernize the features of these homes to drive demand.

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Houston Properties

JULY 18, 2022

She knows so much about the housing market so we felt very confident that we were in great hands!” – Dr. Jen Shroff. Aside from the elegant houses that line River Oaks’ streets, much of the community’s beauty comes from the abundance of verdant elements in the area. Older properties have been renovated and updated.

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2022

By increasing the percentage of renters in the black community, the institutional investors are creating a modern-day sharecropping colony,” Bogany added. “It Among the positives highlighted by Progress Residential: Renovating 100% of homes at the time of acquisition or vacancy, with some $21 billion invested in U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

THE ROI OF HOME RENOVATION. A new door improves curb appeal, adds modern technology to the house and, based on my observations, doesn’t make as much noise as older models! JULY HOUSING UPDATE. It is truly the epitome of a sellers’ market and experts I hear from are saying, basically, get used to it. This 4-bed, 1.75-bath

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2025

The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), launched under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, was designed to help retrofit aging Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded housing with modern, energy-efficient upgrades. This is a vulnerable population, and not having funding puts their homes at risk.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2022

“I am confident that she will bring a depth of expertise and perspective to FHA at a critical time for our country’s housing market.”. Housing industry stakeholders have a lengthy list of changes they hope Gordon will implement. Toomey, in a statement published in May 2022, also criticized Gordon’s career in housing.

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