How much difference will it make on appraisal value if one spends time/energy doing allot of little things that add to curb appeal, impressions when you walk in a home etc. 

Its been that way since day 1, im sure people who have had equity lines through the 2000s and even after the great economic recovery can attest to that.

Typical market cap rate for stable buildings, Vacancy in that sub market, economic vacancy?

I wish I had this book when I first studied economic analysis.

I love midcentury homes, but we all know how energy inefficient they are with the floor to ceiling windows and flat roofs...

Last year, the economic indicators pegged SFH appreciation in the area at 8%.  

Economic occupancy will suffer, and the asset can be very difficult to sell if forced.

Long before COVID-19 hit, I told people that asked me about these that when you go through any economic downturn, what’s one of the first things to go?

Public or private utilities, occupancy rate, % of POHs, economic vacancy.

Mike,I've been in this place and it is super demoralizing.As much as this is a bummer and you may want to spend time and energy chasing this person down to attempt to get actual money from her.