Summer Tourism and the Impacts on the Property Values along the Grand Strand as well as Coastal North Carolina
3rd July 2025

  How Summer Tourism Impacts Property Values along the Grand Strand as well as Coastal North Carolina. We are no stranger to the surge of visitors that flood the Grand Strand every summer. With miles of sandy shoreline, a vibrant nightlife, and family-friendly attractions,...

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Zillow vs. Reality
9th June 2025

Zillow vs. Reality: Why Online Estimates Can Mislead Homeowners In today’s digital world, it’s tempting to rely on instant answers — especially when it comes to something as important as your home’s value. Type your address into Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com, and you’ll get...

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Home Improvements That May Not Increase Your Home’s Value
12th May 2025

Not all home upgrades are created equal—especially when it comes to increasing your home’s appraised value. While some renovations can enhance your comfort and enjoyment, they may not necessarily lead to a higher market value when it's time to sell or refinance. Below, we’ll...

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For What It’s Worth Appraisals: Leading the Myrtle Beach Market with 70+ Years of Expertise
27th March 2025

Title: "For What It’s Worth Appraisals: Leading the Myrtle Beach Market with 70+ Years of Expertise" Introduction When it comes to real estate appraisals, experience matters. At For What It’s Worth Appraisals, our team brings over 70 years of combined expertise, making us the...

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Appraisal Waivers versus Traditional Appraisals
13th January 2025

Appraisal Waivers vs. Traditional Appraisals: Key Differences A property appraisal is typically part of the process when buying, refinancing, or securing a loan. Traditionally, this means hiring a licensed appraiser to assess the home’s value. However, appraisal waivers are becoming an alternative, allowing some...

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November Blog: Are Solar Panels a Smart Investment in South Carolina?
2nd December 2024

Are Solar Panels a Smart Investment in South Carolina? As solar energy continues to grow in popularity, many South Carolinians are weighing the pros and cons of investing in solar panels. While the state offers seemingly favorable conditions for solar adoption, the decision isn’t...

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Insurable Values: Meaning, Overview, and Importance.
30th October 2024

Insurable Values: Meaning, Overview, and Importance Insurable Value represents the estimated cost required to reconstruct or replace a property, excluding land, in case of potential damage or destruction. According to the Colorado Appraisal Consultants definition, an insurable value is based on “the cost of...

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Spotlight on: JonAnthony Hartley
1st December 2023

We’d like to welcome JonAnthony Hartley to the FWIWA team! The Myrtle Beach native is new to the appraisal industry, after earning his apprentice license a few months ago and starting here in early September 2023. He has a bright future here at FWIW!...

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Myrtle Beach is Ranked the Fastest-Growing Place in the U.S.
28th September 2023

Myrtle Beach has done it once again! For the third straight year, Myrtle Beach is ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report as the fast-growing place in the country for 2023-2024. The list is based off “the net migration of each metro...

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How Interest Rates Affect Homebuying Power
10th May 2023

You may not realize how much power interest rates hold over capital flow transactions, supply-and-demand, and homebuying. But does it ever! Which is why you should always have an appraisal to ensure your collateral purchase was correctly valued. When interest rates fluctuate, how does...

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