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Why You Should Hire Professionals to Measure Your Home

There are times when it may be a good idea to hire a professional to measure your home. This article discusses times when it may be beneficial.

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Was This Home Overimproved or Underimproved?

When valuing real property, appraisers must consider characteristics the typical buyer expects a property to offer. In this article I discuss how the same home could be considered to be overimproved or underimproved depending on what prospective buyers are looking for.

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The Cleveland Area Housing Market Was Skating Along… And Then This Happened

Cleveland's hot housing market has cooled significantly. What does the housing market look like currently? I talk about it in this article.

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7 Ways to Prepare for a Home Appraisal

Are you anticipating having your home appraised? How can you prepare for the inspection? This article discusses some things a homeowner can do to prepare for the appraisal inspection.

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If You’re Using Zillow Sales to Price Per Square Foot…You’ll Probably Be Low!

Have you ever tried to price your home's value using online sales? In this article, I discuss some things to be careful about when trying to price a home using sales found online. The data can be deceiving!