Homes Appraiser

My current central A/C unit is about 10 years past it’s prime.
It was installed when the home was built in 85. The current unit increases my electric bill by about 80 dollars in the summer (Florida). I plan to sell the house next summer, so would it be worth it – will a new system [...]

I am talking in the next 2 days, what are some small but important factors in increasing the value of our home? Every thousand will count on this appraisal because it’s for a line of credit.
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Would my home value increase if i turned my 2 car garage into another bedroom?

A recent story on the increase in mortgage defaults cited home value decrease as a cause of defaults. Why would a drop in house value cause financial problems for a mortgage holder? (Wouldn’t they actually benefit a little from the decreased property taxes?) They pay the same payment each month, based on initial home [...]

Suppose I take a 30yr loan today. After 2 yrs my home value dropped by 20%. Will my bank ask me to pay any money to cover the difference in outstanding principal and home value?

My wife and I are considering purchasing a home near a subdivision. It is on a dead end road. The subdivision is just being created. Was wondering how much or by what percent on average that a subdivision increases your homes value or property value. Would appreciate any help with this question.
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I recently inherited a house. The value appraised by the county tax office was recently determined. It’s about $100K lower than the market value based on an independent survey of comparable homes in the neighborhood done a few months ago. From what others have told me, the county’s appraisal for tax purposes is generally much [...]

I need advice on inexpensive ways to bring our home value higher.

The value of my home has dropped by over 30% yet my property tax has gone up. The assessor’s office said the tax increases 2% every year automatically. Is this true for Los Angeles?

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