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

Retention vs. Detention Ponds: What’s the Difference—And…Is It a Water View that Adds Value?

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?

Appraising

Could Cleveland Become a Climate Haven? Why Northeast Ohio Keeps Coming Up in the Conversation

I'm in my office working on appraisals and listening to YouTube videos about the Lake Erie seiche. I've lived here since 1996 and never heard of it. Before we move on, check this out. https://youtu.be/tfULvrUaLzg?si=maHktlBIfZ8qfVnd It’s not every day you hear the term seiche. You may also not have thought of Cleveland and all of… Continue reading Could Cleveland Become a Climate Haven? Why Northeast Ohio Keeps Coming Up in the Conversation

Appraising, Cleveland Area, Construction

Can You Print Me a Bungalow? A Look at 3D-Printed Homes (and What They Mean for 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.