Have you ever had your home appraised? Perhaps you were amazed at how quickly the appraiser went through your home. An appraiser will generally look in each room. They will take a few notes as well as some interior and exterior pictures. Then they will measure your home and any accessory buildings. They will likely… Continue reading Differences Between A Home Inspection and An Appraisal Inspection
What is zoning? Why is it important in the development of value? Find out in this week's article.
When it comes to appraising split-level and bi-level dwellings, trying to calculate the gross living area (GLA) can be tricky. If you're trying to figure out what the gross living area of one of these types of homes is, there are some important things to consider. For example, where the ground meets the exterior wall… Continue reading Appraising Split & Bi-Levels…Where The Ground Meets the Wall
How accurate are AVM's, including Zillow's Zestimate? In this article, I compare 10 properties I appraised with their values.
If you've ever over-paid for a carnival toy because you were caught up in the moment, you may have experienced undue stimulus. This article discusses how buyers in the housing market can also experience undue stimulus.
