tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:53:11 +0000Instant and Accurate Home Valuations. Before you buy or sell a home, get the facts!!!http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))Blogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-3050773853414544478Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:02:00 +00002008-01-07T20:03:48.166-05:00If you are looking to sell your home or even have it appraised, you want to get the most value you can for your money.Those of you who have taken up home improvement projects know that there is a monetary return for every improvement investment. Although the actual cost and payback for each project can vary, depending on both your home's condition and overall real estate market values in your http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2008/01/inexpensive-ways-to-give-your-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-7678445147259554841Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:52:00 +00002008-01-07T19:53:24.272-05:00Are you getting ready to sell your home and want to get the most for the value? If so, there are a few simple things you can do that won’t necessarily cost you a fortune.First of all, when potential buyers drive up to your house, the first thing they see is the front of your house. Knowing that the exterior of the house usually is a good indicator of the inside of the house, you want your home tohttp://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2008/01/improving-your-homes-resale-value.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-3069006986546079952Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:27:00 +00002008-01-04T10:27:44.608-05:00There are many great reasons to own a home. For one, the place is yours.When you own your own home you have a place to raise your children and to be a part of a community. You can even pass your home down to your children and their children, creating security for generations to come.Owning your own home can even help you reduce your taxes. You can deduct the interest on your mortgage and propertyhttp://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2008/01/are-you-ready-to-buy-your-first-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-4564129418178249775Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:28:00 +00002008-01-04T10:28:36.018-05:00Green is the new black, so to speak. Everybody is talking about going green and even building green. So what does it really mean to build green?Defining green has been a challenge, even for those who are as green as you can get. To sum up green, the question would be – what type of environmental impact does the materials you are using have?Assessing impact can mean on the front end or the back http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2008/01/what-makes-home-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-2967396387539386572Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:37:00 +00002007-12-29T22:38:26.097-05:00If you are looking to increase the value of your home, replacing old carpets or tile with a beautifully laid bamboo floor will certainly help. And if your home isn’t up for resell and you just want to have beautiful flooring, using bamboo is an elegant and affordable way to go.Bamboo flooring may only be a little over ten years old, but its beauty and environmental factors have spoken for itself.http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/12/improving-value-of-your-home-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-7830543416970780385Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:36:00 +00002007-12-17T12:37:09.602-05:00What's the difference between free home value reports and AVM reports provided by ElectronicAppraiser.com?Don´t be misled by companies promising automated values for free - they often come with a hidden price. Your information can be collected and given to people interested in selling you something! ElectronicAppraiser.com offers you a "hassle free" report. Your information is private and secure!http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/12/fee-vs-free-avm-reports.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-2243424465995956884Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:43:00 +00002007-12-14T09:46:14.575-05:00As seen on "The Today Show" Friday 12/14/2007. http://www.thetodayshow.comOur first report recommends seven tactics for selling a home more quickly, at a higher price. What matters most of course is the home itself, not how it is sold. But we still believe that these tactics can yield a small but significant improvement in a home-seller's results. We also hope that sharing with consumers, http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/12/seven-tips-for-sellers-from-today-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-5970745102555460721Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:28:00 +00002007-11-27T14:24:01.526-05:00Real Estate Laws in Your State Click a state to learn about laws or regulations affecting competition in real estate.AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansas KentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/10/guide-to-state-real-estate-laws-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-3811681058696062224Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:28:00 +00002007-10-11T10:30:55.943-04:00Median Home Sales Prices, 1998-2007 Median home prices are from “U.S. Housing Market Conditions,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Home prices are a weighted average of new and existing home prices, based on annual sales.Median home prices are converted into 2006 dollars with the consumer price index for all goods for urban consumers (CPI-U) from the U.S. Bureauhttp://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/10/estimated-median-home-sales-prices-1998.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-4523836149538535043Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:43:00 +00002007-10-11T10:30:16.690-04:00This graph shows the median commission paid by consumers for these years:Median Commissions Paid by Consumers, 1998-2007 Inflation-adjusted median commission fees are calculated by multiplying commission rates (from REAL Trends 500©) by inflation-adjusted median home prices.The 2007 commission rate is assumed to be equal to the 2006 commission rate.Source: United States Department of Justice http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/10/estimated-median-commissions-paid-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-4973930237138903177Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:26:00 +00002007-10-11T10:27:02.762-04:00DOJ launches Web site on real estate competitionThe U.S. Justice Department's Antitrust Division today launched a new Web site focused on competition in the real estate industry that includes charts on real estate commission costs and potential savings from low-cost real estate brokerage companies. The new website is located at www.usdoj.govHow to Contact the Antitrust DivisionIf you have http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/10/doj-launches-web-site-on-real-estate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-1585257768579629243Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:34:00 +00002007-08-23T19:35:01.084-04:00 The majority of people who use the Web for real estate are using it to search home listings, according to Realestate.com. This redesigned site focuses on home listings and home-valuation tools. The site, which recently launched a home-listings engine featuring 46 major metropolitan markets, offers unlimited use of most services and does not require e-mail registration.Please visit http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/08/majority-of-people-who-use-web-for-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-6901490331817714389Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:34:00 +00002007-08-14T10:35:13.329-04:00Whether you're moving down the street or across the country, spending a few minutes preparing for your move will save you time and money. Here are a few things to consider before hiring the movers: Throw away as much as you can before you start packing. If you take junk, you'll be throwing it away or finding places to store it on the other side. Start collecting packing materials as soon as http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/08/things-to-consider-before-hiring-movers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-6699053092416087448Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:07:00 +00002007-08-02T12:09:04.199-04:00Locate your local post office, police, fire stations and hospitals as well as gas stations near your home.Get familiar with your neighborhood shopping areas. You may need house wares, tools or other items for your new home unexpectedly.Call the department of sanitation in your new home to find out which day the trash is collected and what type of recycling programs are available in your http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/08/moving-tip-day-after-your-move.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-8196941372376643403Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:06:00 +00002007-07-26T15:07:15.641-04:00Article Source - Anthony Sands pres@gstarhome.comSince obtaining a mortgage is often the largest financial decision in your life it is important for you to know who is involved in your loan application process.Loan Officer (Mortgage Broker) - This is the person who will meet with you to discuss your program options and recommend to you the best program to meet your needs.The loan officer will http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/07/mortgage-team-and-what-they-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-8140693590255108133Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:16:00 +00002007-07-18T16:18:56.834-04:00New Service!!!ElectronicAppraiser.com now offers FREE and FAST Moving Quotes. If you are planning a move, Need Storage for your things, maybe transport your car from one state to another state. Then don't hesitate to visit our new Moving Center at - http://www.electronicappraiser.com/moving.html (It's a Fast and Free Service)Please visit Electronic Appraiser - www.electronicappraiser.com - for http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/07/moving-and-storage-services-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-5494218852437118353Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:21:00 +00002007-07-09T10:25:20.113-04:00From OrlandoSentinel.com - July 8, 2007http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/consumer/orl-homebase0807jul08,0,7254094.storyOn the Web The majority of people who use the Web for real estate are using it to search home listings, according to Realestate.com. This redesigned site focuses on home listings and home-valuation tools. The site, which recently launched a home-listings engine featuring http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/07/in-news-electronicappraisercom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-1644952187650616752Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:04:00 +00002007-06-06T14:05:18.793-04:00Once you have identified and addressed your trouble areas, you can then focus on items that enhance your homes curb appeal. Even with a limited budget your can greatly enhance your homes visual appeal by focusing on a few key areas. Items you may consider include: Adding colorful seasonal plants to existing flower beds. Purchasing new house address numbers and mailbox. Installing a new door withhttp://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/06/enhancing-your-homes-curb-appeal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-9060612750959906760Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:55:00 +00002007-06-01T17:01:43.482-04:00Stricter lending standards and a decline in a subprime mortgage originations have contributed to somewhat lowered expectations for existing home sales in NAR's latest housing market outlook, compared with its earlier forecasts.Existing-home sales are likely to total 6.29 million this year and 6.49 million in 2008, compared with 6.48 million last year.New-home sales, projected at 864,000 in 2007 http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/06/real-estate-market-watch-for-june-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-8835537319392395964Tue, 29 May 2007 17:32:00 +00002007-05-29T13:33:02.971-04:00It doesn't make good financial sense to spend a lot of money on a major renovation without obtaining the building permits that are required by law. The value of the work can be diminished if required permits aren't obtained. In some places, you might be required to undo work that was done without permits. And, you could be stopped from completing a job until you obtain the necessary permits.To http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/05/power-of-permits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-999150586286216257Wed, 16 May 2007 15:53:00 +00002007-05-16T11:53:34.034-04:00Foreclosure activity in April was up 62 percent from the same month a year ago, despite its 1 percent drop from the previous month, a foreclosure tracking service reported. A total of 147,708 foreclosure filings -- including default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions -- were reported during the month, according to RealtyTrac. The company also reported a national foreclosure ratehttp://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/05/foreclosure-activity-up-62-from-last.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-7949368556667552798Mon, 14 May 2007 18:14:00 +00002007-05-14T14:15:25.140-04:00 Comparable home sales, or “comps,” are what the professionals use to analyze the value of your property. Comps are one of the foundations of determining a home’s value. Properties that are similar to the place you’re considering can tell you a lot about your own property’s value. Using information from the sales history of comparable homes, and the relative importance of different http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/05/comparable-home-sales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-2417693113477461483Tue, 01 May 2007 17:05:00 +00002007-05-02T10:45:51.286-04:00Blog posting adapted from Sun-Sentinel / MartketWatch written by Amy Hoak of MarketWatch. Click here for original news article.Be prepared to do some work yourself.With all the online real estate information available to home sellers nowadays, it's not surprising that some of them consider selling without the help of a real estate agent.The biggest advantage of the for-sale-by-owner strategy is http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/05/dont-want-to-pay-real-estate-agent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-8824097522325537727Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:23:00 +00002007-08-24T03:30:42.694-04:00Web source - www.HelpMeSell.comFailing to offer buyers 24 hour access to their home via Internet tour and pre-recorded talking home hotline.Not working with a local Loan Officer - real estate agents do. Failing to analyze why they are selling. offer buyers 24 hour access to their home via Internet tour and pre-recorded talking home hotline. Not preparing their home for the buyer's eye. Pricing http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/04/9-deadly-mistakes-most-for-sale-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688511381088883443.post-7009927726317494412Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:49:00 +00002007-04-05T11:49:56.298-04:00"When a home goes into a foreclosure, owners still have a window of opportunity in which they can sell the home. By selling, rather than a foreclosure, the effects aren't so detrimental. That's one of the reasons the site www.investorsclassifieds.com began - to help frantic owners promote their property and sell quickly."More families than ever are facing foreclosure on their homes, a red mark http://blogs.electronicappraiser.com/2007/04/solution-to-avoid-foreclosure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom (Electronic Appraiser))1