Making your house more efficient, adding square footage, upgrading the kitchen or bath and installing smart-home technology can help increase its value. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of U.S. homeowners believe the value of their home will continue to rise over the next 10 years, according to a NerdWallet survey conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 1,400 homeowners in August 2018. That may be...
Use online tools, comparable properties and appraisals to determine value and buy, sell or refinance like a pro. Wonder what your house — or a house you might buy — is really worth? The short answer’s easy: A house is worth whatever someone will pay for it. The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. But why take their word for...