Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

So many visitors have stopped by over the years, that they renovated the area to make it more visitor friendly, with better parking and a nicer observation area. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (Neighborhood Homes) would begin addressing these challenges by developing or renovating 125,000 affordable homes in economically distressed communities. This cost gap all-too-often prevents the renovation of affordable houses that need a great deal of work.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2022

The business started buying homes in a few southern markets such as Orlando, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama, and recently moved into Midwest markets including Indianapolis. billion market value. billion market value. The company plans to expand into additional markets in 2022.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This treatment recognizes that the existing improvements should continue in use until it is financially feasible to remove the dwelling and build a new one, or to renovate the existing dwelling. And this requires the appraiser to collect, verify and analyze data to conclude a credible vacant site value. Spoiler Alert: Yes, it does.)

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The “yes” vote also means that inherited homes not used as principal residences may be reassessed at market value when transferred. The “yes” vote also helps Habitat for Humanity itself, allowing the company to save on operating costs while funneling money toward renovation projects, and adding to the local tax revenue.

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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. How is Home Value Measured?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

(MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. I have read some comments in the MLS, that state that a home had been completely renovated. However, when I looked at the photos, the home may have not been renovated.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. They are excellent at marketing. Just think how much more difficult it would have been to flip in a declining market.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2024

An historic home in Chicago ’s Austin neighborhood designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1903 is in serious need of repairs and renovations, but an existing reverse mortgage loan is complicating the process of initiating the work.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Christian Mills, head of Financial Advisor Relations at Reverse Mortgage Funding, about the ways a reverse mortgage can create a stable cash flow for homeowners in the midst of a volatile housing market. CW : At Reverse Mortgage Funding , education has always been a number-one priority.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Inspecting the interior of the home is a priority in an accurate appraisal, as doing so verifies any renovations completed within the home. However, the appraiser can still get a good idea of a home’s value if they’re unable to get inside. At this point, an estimated market value is generated.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2022

A combination of fast-rising home values and the fact that nearly two-thirds of borrowers with at least some home equity have mortgage rates below 4% — and would not benefit from refinancing — is helping to propel a resurgent market for home-equity lines of credit (HELOCs). At the end of Q2, the average U.S. a year earlier.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2024

By “equity-rich” ATTOM means that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values. It’s too early to make any broad statements about the market direction, especially coming off the typically slower fall and winter months,” Barber adds.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

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. Updates or Renovations?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

What is the primary reason a newly built home has a higher market value than the same home that is older? Simply stated, it is loss in value. Physical depreciation is the most common cause of loss of value. Even if they are completely renovated, they are still not considered to be new. In a word, depreciation.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

Having had our kitchen gutted and remodeled a couple of years ago, I can honestly say that I had not thought about this question before our renovation. Also, if you are planning on doing a complete gut renovation of your kitchen, it is best to go for a larger dumpster, as the amount of debris generated will be significant.

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Boston Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This article provides an insight into the appraisal process of historical properties, emphasizing the role of market data, potential buyers, specialized databases, appraisal methods, and the significant impact of preservation restrictions. However, it may lack the historical significance that often adds value to preserved properties.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

Examples: Owner-occupied properties don’t have a lease in place and so the property is appraised based on market rents. The understanding here is the tenants could vacate and a more reliable value is provided by the fee simple analysis based on market rents. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Therefore, when making any renovations to increase your home’s worth, always keep in mind that potential buyers may have very different tastes from you. Not only that this will help you boost the value of your home but it will also help you attract buyers and sell it quicker. 4 The address suffix. 6 Overuse of carpeting.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Going for an as-is home sale eliminates the need for a lengthy renovation process. Moreover, buyers sometimes prefer to renovate the home according to their taste.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. What’s the difference between a newly constructed home and a hundred-year-old home?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 22, 2021

My family and I are in the midst of a first floor renovation, whilst caring for my wife as she continues to recover from her broken ankle, as I mentioned in my last post. Going through a major renovation helps me to appreciate some of the great points made here. . Tackling Electrical Projects.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

You can meet new people anywhere, and you never know who’s thinking about putting their house on the market. You can send a handwritten note, a mailer with market data and a call to action, or even show up on their doorstep. Agents who are comfortable with rejection and confident in their marketing and pricing skills.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding. While most states allow fair market value to be established using traditional appraisal approaches (e.g. Click below to sign up or learn more.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The appraiser’s market analysis was not supportable, nor were the sales that they choose to use to compare to the property being appraised. The appraiser agrees to come in “low” They achieve this by using sales that do not reflect the market value of the property. The market value is what it is.

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Boston Appraisal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The home had been recently renovated and was in great condition. That accepted purchase price becomes the “market value” of the property. An appraisal measures that value range within the report. The lender hired the appraiser as an independent third-party to provide a non-bias estimate of value. The Case File.

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Appraisal Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A property appraisal is a detailed evaluation of your home’s market value conducted by professional appraisers. Appraisal companies use their knowledge of the local market and factors like size, location, and condition to accurately estimate what your home is worth today. What is a Property Appraisal?

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 5, 2024

Home renovations can completely transform your living spaces, turning outdated rooms into modern, functional areas that reflect your style and meet your needs. In addition to the joy and comfort these changes bring into your daily life, renovations can also significantly increase your home’s market value.

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Choosing an unconventional method to market your luxury home can help a property spend fewer days on the market. Even in a tough market, selling a luxury home at a fair price point is possible when you think outside the box. After all, unusual homes should be marketed in unusual ways. Send out stunning property brochures.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal plays a vital role in determining the true market value of a property. Unlike a home inspection, which assesses the physical condition of a property, an appraisal focuses solely on determining its fair market worth. They will be aware of any deficiencies.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 21, 2024

I have found that the school system is the biggest driver of property values in the Birmingham, Alabama market. These features can significantly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a property. Condition and Age of the Property The age and condition of a home directly impact its market value.

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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. " Making your property look as modern as possible can potentially help attract more potential buyers and increase your home’s value. If they’re in high demand, renovations might be unnecessary.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

7 Steps to Ensure Your Home Sale Goes Smoothly The real estate market in British Columbia is dynamic and diverse, with bustling urban centers like Vancouver and Victoria alongside picturesque rural communities. Marketing Your Property Engaging with experienced realtors can help effectively market your property in British Columbia.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

There’s value in that. Subsequently, a new home typically has a higher market value than one that has already been lived in. In it, I provide short episodes that provide you with stats on median sales prices, marketing times, housing inventory and other related stats, on specific neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio.

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