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Book Value Appraisals

PO Box 9012
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Book Value Appraisals

PO Box 9012
5.00(
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Locally owned and operated real estate appraisal firm serving central and northeastern Illinois. We are experienced with all types of residential appraisals including single family units, 2-4 unit income properties, condominium, land appraisals, pre-listings, estate appraisals, bankruptcy and assessor related services, and more. Our priority is a high quality appraisal delivered in a quick turn around. Please call for availability outside of listed business hours.

Locally owned and operated real estate appraisal firm serving central and northeastern Illinois. We are experienced with all types of residential appraisals including single family units, 2-4 unit income properties, condominium, land appraisals, pre-listings, estate appraisals, bankruptcy and assessor related services, and more. Our priority is a high quality appraisal delivered in a quick turn around. Please call for availability outside of listed business hours.


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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

1428 Midway Road
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

1428 Midway Road
4.43(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1338 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025




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Blue Fish Estate Sales llc.

14225 N 900 East Rd.
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Blue Fish Estate Sales llc.

14225 N 900 East Rd.
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22 years of experience

Blue Fish Estate Sales owner and operator Darren Sheehan’s love of found objects started in the late 60’s going to garage sales with his grandmother looking for baseball gloves and sports memorabilia. This grew when he started buying out whole garage sales and now entire estates. Sense 2003 he has helped over 1,300 clients from fortune 500 company employees homes to even the most modest of homes. Blue Fish Estate Sales offers the most personal estate sale services in Central Illinois as we work FOR YOU! We believe attitude is everything... Therefore while maintaining a professional and stress free process we also aim to create a relaxed environment for our buyers.

Blue Fish Estate Sales owner and operator Darren Sheehan’s love of found objects started in the late 60’s going to garage sales with his grandmother looking for baseball gloves and sports memorabilia. This grew when he started buying out whole garage sales and now entire estates. Sense 2003 he has helped over 1,300 clients from fortune 500 company employees homes to even the most modest of homes. Blue Fish Estate Sales offers the most personal estate sale services in Central Illinois as we work FOR YOU! We believe attitude is everything... Therefore while maintaining a professional and stress free process we also aim to create a relaxed environment for our buyers.


Delmar Mortgage

326 East Holiday Drive
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Delmar Mortgage

326 East Holiday Drive
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59 years of experience

Mortgage Banker offering FHA, VA, Conventional and Rural Housing Loans. With 25+ years in experience in the mortgage field I can walk you through the mortgage and home buying experience. I will explain the process, work with your realtor, coordinate with the title company and insure you have a smooth process in buying your home. If you are a home owner already I can refinance your mortgage and save you money.

Mortgage Banker offering FHA, VA, Conventional and Rural Housing Loans. With 25+ years in experience in the mortgage field I can walk you through the mortgage and home buying experience. I will explain the process, work with your realtor, coordinate with the title company and insure you have a smooth process in buying your home. If you are a home owner already I can refinance your mortgage and save you money.


CreditGuard of America

791 Park Of Commerce Blvd
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CreditGuard of America

791 Park Of Commerce Blvd
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12 years of experience

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.


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Bloomington Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty

2401 E Empire Suite B
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Bloomington Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty

2401 E Empire Suite B
1.00(
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13 years of experience

BloomingtonHomes.com is the complete source for all things in Bloomington/Normal Real Estate. We specialize in a number of areas of the Bloomington IL real estate arena such as Buyers, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Investors, REO, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties and many more. Our team of licensed IL real estate brokers will help you every step of the way from getting you pre-qualified to finding the perfect place to call home.

BloomingtonHomes.com is the complete source for all things in Bloomington/Normal Real Estate. We specialize in a number of areas of the Bloomington IL real estate arena such as Buyers, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Investors, REO, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties and many more. Our team of licensed IL real estate brokers will help you every step of the way from getting you pre-qualified to finding the perfect place to call home.



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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

No, home improvement loan rates typically do not drop during certain times of the year. Interest rates go up and down based on economic conditions rather than on the time of the year. Some banks may offer slight rate discounts around the same holidays every year, but this is a marketing decision rather than a decision based on the time of the year. If you want to use a home improvement loan to fund your remodeling project, the best option is to shop around at different banks for the best rates.

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

Local regulations dictate how big an ADU can be, and there may also be restrictions on the percentage of the main residence’s square footage an ADU can have. In most cases, an ADU must be smaller than the main residence, but check with your local building authority to confirm restrictions on ADU size.

The main purpose of a home inspection is to assess the overall condition of a home. It looks at major systems, like electrical and plumbing, and considers the long-term safety of the home. In contrast, a home appraisal sets out to estimate a home’s fair market value, often for lending purposes. At about $350, a home appraisal costs about the same as an average home inspection.

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