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Home Appraisal Tips for Refinancing
When you refinance your mortgage, a very important stage in this process is getting a great home appraisal. This can make the difference between getting a good deal or losing even more money. While your home’s location is something that can add up value (or not) to the final price, there are many things you can do to drive the price up.
Here are few home appraisal tips Do your homework Don’t let the appraiser do all the ‘digging‘ (especially if he’s not from the area). Even if you get to work with a very well prepared professional, knowing the price for similar houses in your area and what’s cool and new in the neighborhood, can set you up for a better appraisal. It all matters: housing prices, a new restaurant, a great high-school etc. Make sure to mention these and also have a list with all your home’s work and improvements.
Check and clean the outside of the house Sure, if your home is not brick and mortar, you can’t re-build it to get a higher value, but you can still try to repair any cracks, maybe even take care of the windows  that need fixing. Structure and functionality are ... more

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