Many factors impact the calculation of a home value. The amount of land that comes with a home and its location are two important issues to consider. The home values of comparable properties also affect the home value calculation. Look here for more information about how to calculate your home value and how to improve its worth. There are websites that can assist you in determining the values of homes in your area and real estate agents can also come up with an estimated value for your home.
Inheriting A Portion Of A Property
What happens when you inherit a fraction of a property? How can you work with the other heirs in a buyout of the inheritance? Determining a fair price for inherited property can be tricky in an iffy real estate market.
Real Estate Property Value: Finding The Original Sales Price
It can be difficult to find the original value of real estate property. Finding a copy of the original deed or other related documents can help you determine the original sales price and value of a piece of real estate. Ilyce and Sam tell you where to look if you're trying to find the original sales price and value of real estate property.
Real Estate Investment Loses Value
Investing in real estate is not without risks. Buyers must beware when purchasing investment property -- there's no guarantee your real estate will increase in value. There's no one to blame when investment property doesn't appreciate the way you might have hoped.
Real Estate Minute: Property Taxes Rise As Home Values Fall
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Fight Your Property tax Assessment and Win -- At least half the time
Appraising Home Before Divorce
A home seller thinks the appraised value of her home is too high compared to other homes in her neighborhood. She needs the appraisal to be correct to determine the equity in her home because she is going through a divorce. She should have the home re-appraised by an appraiser who knows the market conditions in her neighborhood.
Seller Disclosure May Include Septic System Problems
When you buy a home and the home seller fails to tell you about problems with the home, the seller may have violated the concept of seller disclosure. Seller disclosure laws vary by state and to fully understand your recourse you should contact a real estate attorney. The seller may be liable for some of the costs of repairing the items they failed to disclose.