I look at sales comparables and population/demographic trends, and look over the area on a map and on Google Earth.Second, I contact the local citizens with regards to the building and if possible, the previous ownership.Police Department can tell me insider's opinion and can give me a breakdown of crime in the area.Fire department - have they had any emergencies at the building recently.City Inspector - are there any outstanding violations?

Would upgrading the kitchen and landscaping seem to increase the value of a home?

It may help increase they house we plan to build value.

In my market we have had an increase of multiple offer listings.

Increases & they waited 2 months before they could take possession.

That's an advantage of a broker, knowing who will smile on which borrower and the best place to fund/buy the loan.You schedule certainly shows the difference it can make if a borrower has compensating factors, assets and reserves that can increase their borrowing power. :)

Glad to see that you're reaching out to outside resources in increase your knowledge.I'm in the Fargo/Moorhead area up north.

Fairfax and Montgomery counties have had a pretty significant increase in their median home prices.

I want these updates to be selling points, modern, and marketable with the property, that way I can increase rents.Is there a combo unit that would work best and you have experience with?

Prices cannot go up indefinately, especially given the fact that wages/salaries for most of the population have been stagnant for 30yrs.