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Don’t be fooled! Style vs. Ownership.

June 29, 2015 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - the Pittsburgh Appraisers

Recently a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania homeowner asked me to do a pre listing appraisal for them because a friend who is involved in Real Estate said they may have over improved their home, and they should see where they stand by getting an appraisal.

The property was a townhome style dwelling in condominium ownership. I arrived at the home and may I say, the property was beautiful, everything in it brand new and gorgeous. I will not go into great detail about the property because it will be coming onto the market and the actual renovations completed are a mute point.

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How To Build Home Equity FAST!

October 21, 2014 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - the Pittsburgh Appraisers

One of the best ways to increase the market value of a home is to make structural improvements or add features such as a deck or an extra room. I do want to emphasize, if your plan is to enlarge your home, there are some things you may want to consider in your planning. Make sure to read the Read More »

Common Pittsburgh FHA Appraisal Repairs

July 15, 2014 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - the Pittsburgh Appraisers

Some of the most common Pittsburgh FHA appraisal repairs many homeowners are not aware of nor that these common Pittsburgh FHA appraisal repair items will be needed to be addressed with an FHA appraisal for an FHA loan.

The FHA has three main concerns, for FHA  appraisers, they are called the three S’s. The three S’s are Safety, Soundness and Security. A property must meet these three main criteria to qualify for a FHA loan. The most common repair items Read More »

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