What caused home prices to increase rapidly in the years leading up to the Great Recession vs. today? I discuss the differences in this article.
Author: Cleveland Appraisal Blog
My name is Jamie Owen. I grew up in Denver, Colorado and moved to Cleveland in 1996. I’m married to my wonderful wife of 22 years. We have two boys. We enjoy kayaking, travel and enjoying good food. I am a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser in Northeast Ohio. I’ve been appraising since 1998. Real estate appraising can be a dry subject. My goal is to share what I know about appraising with others in a way that is fun and that brings a little smile to your face. I also enjoy learning from others and improving my own skills in the process. So don't hesitate to comment on any of my articles. I welcome discussion. Thanks for being here! Have a great day!
3 Tips for Downsizing Your Home While Keeping Your Pet Safe and Happy
Are you thinking of downsizing? Do you have a pet? This article discusses how to downsize and keep you pet happy and safe in the process!
A Little on the Birds & The Bees
I've been thinking of a good time to talk about this topic. I’ve gone back and forth on when to bring it up. It feels like now is as good a time as any to talk about the birds and the bees. Hey now! This is not the kind of “birds and the bees” conversation… Continue reading A Little on the Birds & The Bees
3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate
In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser's main source of data is the multiple listing service. (MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. We also use the MLS to analyze the market trends and to… Continue reading 3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate
Why You Should Have Your Home Measured Before You List It
If you're not an appraiser, and you're trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. I've written about this topic in the past. That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of… Continue reading Why You Should Have Your Home Measured Before You List It
Are Home Buyers Regretting Their Purchase?
What are some potential reasons why a home buyer may later regret their purchase? In this article I discuss some things to think about that may help avoid home buyer remorse.
4 Home Repairs You Need to Hand Over to a Professional
I hope you all are doing great this week! My family and I are in the midst of a first floor renovation, whilst caring for my wife as she continues to recover from her broken ankle, as I mentioned in my last post. So, I am grateful to have guest blogger, Seth Murphy, who wrote… Continue reading 4 Home Repairs You Need to Hand Over to a Professional