Did you know not every change you make to your home adds value? Even expensive remodels do not always pull their weight in terms of value. A common remodel many people put a lot of weight in is the basement remodel. They assume a finished basement adds value to a home. In many cases, it does add Read more
New Tools Assist Appraisers on Green Home Valuation
As more and more properties undergo improvements to incorporate green and energy efficient features, a new tool is up to help appraisal officers and other users to establish the valuation for green homes.The Appraisal Institute did the updating of the Residential Green and Energy Efficient Read more
What Does After Repair Value Mean?
Investing in real estate often means purchasing properties that need some fixing up. Unless you have a constant cash flow you can invest in the homes, chances are you need to borrow the money. This is possible with both the FHA 203(K) loan and the Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan. In order to pay either Read more
Best Home Improvements to Increase Home Value
Home improvements do not always mean an increase in value in your home. Just because you see something that really needs to be done in order to make your life easier does not mean it will create financial gain for you.Before you start spending money on sprucing up on your home, consider the top Read more
