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Pre-Listing Pre-Purchase or FSBO Appraisal. Whether you’re a homeowner selling your property on your own or a seasoned realtor trying to establish a fair list price it’s often difficult to sift through all of the market data to determine a true value for your home....

Don’t be fooled! Style vs. Ownership.

Tax Assessment Appeal Appraisal. The best way to win an assessment appeal hearing is with a certified appraisal.

Don’t be fooled! Style vs. Ownership.

Estate or Probate Appraisal. When an estate has a transfer of ownership due to death or inheritance, it is very common for a real estate appraisal to be needed for tax purposes....

Don’t be fooled! Style vs. Ownership.

Divorce Appraisals. One or both parties should hire the services of a professional real estate appraiser to estimate the fair market value of the home. An appraisal for asset division should include a well-supported, professional report that’s defensible in court....

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Don’t be fooled! Style vs. Ownership.

June 29, 2015 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - 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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Data Flaw In Regional County Assessments

December 2, 2014 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - Pittsburgh Appraisers

If you live in, or own a Split Level, or Split Entry/Bi-level style dwelling within Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Somerset, Washington or Westmoreland Counties, be forewarned.  Your property may be assessed at a higher value than the property should be due to a lack of uniformity. The lack of uniformity is what created the court ordered re-assessment process in Allegheny County and (more…)

How to Prepare For a Real Estate Appraisal

November 6, 2014 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - Pittsburgh Appraisers

If you are like most and haven’t had an appraisal done on your home recently, one of the first things that may come to your mind is, “What do I need to do to get ready for the appraiser?”  Here are some things you may want to consider prior to the appraiser coming to your home. (more…)

How To Build Home Equity FAST!

October 21, 2014 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - 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 (more…)

Common Pittsburgh FHA Appraisal Repairs

July 15, 2014 by Bostedo Appraisal Services - 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 (more…)

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