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.
Highway Will Affect Home’s Value
A home buyer is considering a home that has a 4-lane expressway proposed being built behind the backyard and wants to know if it will affect the home's value. Having a major highway in the backyard could limit appreciation in the home's value and be more of a nuisance than the buyer might realize. It might be wise to pass on this home and find one that will have an opportunity to grow in value.
Home Value Less Important Than Bathtub
Will a new tub or shower increase the value of your home? Some readers of Ilyce's column prefer having a bathtub, regardless of how it affects a home's value. Some people want a bathtub no matter what. Does having a bathtub affect a home value?
Home Value May Be Higher With Shower
Will a new tub or a shower increase the value of your home? Read here to find out what readers of Ilyce's newspaper column think. Many readers think having a shower will increase the value of a home, regardless of whether there's also a bathtub. Including a shower in your home design may increase the home's value.
To Refinance You Need A Job
To remove someone from a mortgage loan, you have to refinance. To refinance a mortgage loan you have to show that you can make payments, through the form of holding a job. You can't refinance a mortgage loan without a job, even if both parties want to speed up the refinance process. In addition, if you want to sell the home you need to have permission of the other person whose name is on the mortgage.
Bathroom Rehab Affects Home’s Resale Value
This homeowner wants to replace one of his bathtubs with an enclosed shower, but isn't sure if it will decrease the value of his home. Buyers may be able to say if a shower versus bath would decrease the value in a home they wanted to buy. But having a fabulous shower could also increase your home value.
Flipping Real Estate In Down Market
What should you do when you were into flipping real estate and it's no longer profitable? Flipping real estate is less profitable when home market values go down. When the real estate market declines you should do your best to continue making mortgage payments so your credit doesn't get damaged.
Is Zillow.com Redlining Black And Latino Neighborhoods?
The thing I've always loved about the Internet is that it's by and large color blind. Whoever you are, whatever you do, you could go anywhere, tap int...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – August 13, 2006
In a special version of the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talks with David Rubinger, vice president of communications for Equifax, about the latest trends in credit histories and credit scoring. Then, she and syndicated home improvement writer Al Heavens discuss things you can do to your house to make it worth more.
Real Estate Minute: Online Appraisals
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Does an online appraisal replace a real one? Original Air Date: July 13, 2006