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Tag Archives: Home Value

Home Inspection Series – Watch-It Wednesday – Episode 7

by on August 31, 2011 in Homeowners Tips

Home Inspection Series Episode 7. Follow our host Doug Peeples as he takes us along on home inspection. Today we inspect the hot water heater, furnace and circuit panel.

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Home Inspection Series – Watch-It Wednesday – Episode 6

by on August 24, 2011 in Homeowners Tips

Home Inspection Series Episode 6. Follow our host Doug Peeples as he takes us along on home inspection. Today we inspect the basement!

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Home Inspection Series - Episode 5

Home Inspection Series – Watch-it Wednesday – Episode 5

by on August 17, 2011 in Homeowners Tips

Home Inspection Series Episode 5. Follow our host Doug Peeples as he takes us along on home inspection. Today we inspect the upstairs!

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Home Inspection Series – Watch-it Wednesday – Episode 4

by on August 10, 2011 in Homeowners Tips

Home Inspection Series Episode 4. Follow our host Doug Peeples as he takes us along on home inspection. Today we inspect the bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms!

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Home Value Estimating

by on December 11, 2010 in Family Focus, Refinance Mortgage, Retirement, Saving

What’s the difference between an appraisal and a comparative market analysis? Good question! An appraisal is a certified appraiser’s calculation of the value of your [...]

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Home Improvements Increase Home Value

by on December 2, 2010 in Home Improvement

In the housing market, some home improvements pay off by increasing your home’s value , while others will do little to improve it. In general, [...]

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Entertain Friends & Family with an Outdoor Party

Entertain Friends & Family with an Outdoor Party

by on September 20, 2010 in Homeowners Tips

Throwing an outdoor party this fall is the perfect way to catch up with friends and family, as well as meet some new neighbors. Check out our tips for making your next party a success!

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5 Tips on Selling Your Home

by on January 7, 2010 in Home Sales

With the first-time home buyer tax credit now extended to existing homeowners, homeowners are now looking for ways to sell their current home to make that upgrade into a better home. Despite the low property values which make this a buyer’s market, there are still some things you can do to make that potential buyer bid higher. Here are 5 tips on selling your home, without doing drastic renovations or costly repairs.

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The Ugly Truth of Appraisals

by on August 27, 2009 in Economic Analysis, Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage

To you, this house is worth say $200k. It’s perfect. Just off the highway, easy commute, you love the color purple, and you think overgrown ivy is charming. You are willing to pay 200k for it – so it must be worth that right?

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Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates – Friday, May 15, 2009

by on May 15, 2009 in Mortgage Rates

General mortgage interest rates based on a $240K home loan for Friday, May 15, 2009 (as of 11 a.m. ET). For rates based on your specific information, talk to a Mortgage Expert. Please also note the explanation of the assumptions we make to give you these rates — rates will vary based on your information.

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