Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Construction, Home Buyers, Home Repairs

Retention vs. Detention Ponds: Whatโ€™s the Differenceโ€”And…Is It a Water View that Adds Value?

Youโ€™ve probably driven past them hundreds if not thousands of timesโ€”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 youโ€™re a duckโ€”or an appraiser. There are some differences between the two. I'm… Continue reading Retention vs. Detention Ponds: Whatโ€™s the Differenceโ€”And…Is It a Water View that Adds Value?

Appraising, Helpful to Homeowners, Home Buyers, Home Repairs

Homeowner Starter Guide: Maintenance Made Simple

Hi there! I hope you're doing well and having a nice week with a little downtime. While you're chilling from a long weekend of fun and family, here is a bonus article for you. For this post, I welcome back long-time guest blogger, Author Jessica Brody. I hope you enjoy her article with some great… Continue reading Homeowner Starter Guide: Maintenance Made Simple

Appraising, Cleveland Area Housing Stats, Home Buyers

Appraisals 101: Tips for First-Time Cleveland Home Buyers

Are you looking to buy your first home? There are some things to consider, including the appraisal. I talk about it in this article.