Building a home from the ground up is one of the most exciting (and daunting) journeys a homeowner can take. But before the walls go up and the roof goes on, one of the most important decisions happens silently—right under your feet: where and how to site your home on the lot. It might sound… Continue reading Siting a New Home: What to Know Before Breaking Ground in Northeast Ohio
You’ve probably driven past them hundreds if not thousands of times—maybe in a subdivision, behind a school, or next to a shopping center. A grassy dip in the ground here, a pond with cattails. You might not give them much thought unless you’re a duck—or an appraiser. There are some differences between the two. I'm… Continue reading Retention vs. Detention Ponds: What’s the Difference—And…Is It a Water View that Adds Value?
Have you heard of 3D printed houses? In this article I discuss how they work and what appraisers need to consider when appraising them.
