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June 29, 2026 5 min read
How to Remove PMI and Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Most homeowners don’t notice PMI at first. It usually gets added quietly when the loan is set up, and over…

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Selling a house
June 22, 2026 6 min read
Why Most Investors Say No (And How to Hear a Yes)

In real estate, hearing a “no” from an investor is far more common than hearing a “yes.” For many property…

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June 15, 2026 6 min read
Why Your Property Taxes May Be Wrong and How a Tax Appeal Appraisal Helps Fix It

Most homeowners don’t question their property tax bill. It arrives, it looks official, and it gets paid. Simple routine. But…

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June 8, 2026 6 min read
Before You List Your Home, Read This About Appraisals

Before you list your home, there is one thing that quietly decides how smooth or stressful your entire selling journey…

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June 1, 2026 6 min read
Why Your Home Appraisal Might Be Lower Than Expected

Real estate appraisal is something that sounds technical, but in real life it’s actually very simple at the core. It…

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May 25, 2026 5 min read
Why Getting the Right Bankruptcy Appraisal Can Save You Trouble

A bankruptcy appraisal usually becomes important at a point when things are already feeling heavy. Bills are piling up, pressure…

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May 18, 2026 7 min read
Estate/Date of Death Appraisal in Elgin & Surrounding Counties

Estate/Date of Death Appraisal in Elgin & Surrounding Counties is what happens when a property needs to be valued based…

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May 11, 2026 7 min read
Certified Appraisal Services: What Sets Accurate Valuation Apart

We at S. Keenan, INC. always say this right from the beginning, Real Estate Appraisal is simply what tells the…

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May 4, 2026 5 min read
How Pre-Listing Appraisal Services Help Sellers Win Big in Elgin, IL

Pre-Listing Appraisal Services make selling your home much easier in Elgin, IL. They give you the real market price before…

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April 27, 2026 5 min read
Fighting High Property Taxes: The First Step Is a Professional Appraisal

Tax appeal appraisal kicks off the fight against sky-high property taxes that hit homeowners and businesses hard. Overassessments sneak up…

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