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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

In fact, many financial researchers and scholars have identified it as a strategic tool that should be considered part of a holistic financial strategy for retirement. Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. † To learn more about RMF and reverse mortgages visit reversefacts.com/HW.

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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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How to compete and win with your listing presentation (+ scripts)

Housing Wire

The real estate listing presentation is one of the most critical tools in your arsenal for demonstrating your knowledge, expertise, experience, and above all — your authenticity. Most large real estate brokerages have tools available for agents already branded with logos and colors and ready for you to input your information.

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BC Assessment vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

These two commonly misunderstood yet crucial home evaluation tools, help to navigate the complexities of the real estate market in British Columbia. While assessments and appraisals both provide property valuations, their purpose, methods and impact on homeowners differ vastly. Usage : BC Assessment: Primarily for tax purposes.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others. Estate Taxes In some cases, local laws may require appraisals for estate tax purposes.

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Human Expertise vs. AI in Appraisal Management: Which Delivers Better Results?

AmeriMac

The Role of Appraisal Management in Real Estate Effective appraisal management in real estate provides an unbiased view of a property’s market value by considering factors like location, square footage, recent sales, and market conditions.

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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

An online home value estimator is a website or online tool that gives you a rough idea of what your home is worth, based on things like its address, square footage, lot size, and age. There are several competing websites and online platforms and tools offering home value estimators or home value estimating services.