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Quicken Index: Home values continue gradual climb
According to the October 2014 home value index by Quicken Loans, residential properties have continued their steady increase in value across the United States.
In-law apartments spurring rise in home valuation
The term “in-law apartments” may send a cold chill down the spine of many married homeowners, but the feature could increase your home valuation.
Hawaiian homes still threatened by slow-moving lava flow
The rural town of Pahoa faces the most immediate risk from the volcanic flow, with the lava’s edge only a few hundred feet from the nearest home.
Property owners must be prepared for future nor’easters
With winter approaching, homeowners on the East Coast should expect to see the occasional nor’easter.
California counties see spike in property values
California’s Merced County and others experience significant increases in property values.
Texas’ exposure to coastal storms continues to grow
The value of insured coastal exposure in Texas has been growing faster than the nationwide figure.
Estimating solar energy effect on property values proves challenging
A study conducted by real estate firm Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) and solar energy company Solarcentury shows that solar energy has the ability to raise property values.
Sale-leasebacks offer new approach to real estate for corporations
Darden Corporation sale of Red Lobster’s real estate holdings exemplifies the need for accurate property valuation.
Can ‘ground improvement’ help reduce earthquake damage?
A group of engineers studying at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) recently presented the preliminary results of their research on “ground improvement” strategies meant to guard against earthquakes in areas with wet, unstable soil.
Researchers: Hawaii faces greater risk from tsunamis than previously believed
Researchers believe that 500 years ago an earthquake in Alaska triggered a massive tsunami that hit Hawaii with waves up to 30 feet high.
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