Cleveland Area, Happy Living, Helpful to Homeowners, Moving

Tips for Moving Out of State: Here’s What You Need to Know for Your Big Move

Are you planning on moving out of state? There are a lot of things to think about. This article shares some tips to help make your move a success!

Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Helpful Info For Agents, Tax Appeals

Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

Do appraisal gap clauses influence the appraiser's opinion of value? In this article, I answer this question.

Appraising, Happy Living, Helpful to Home Owners

Making Your First Home Purchase Choice

Are you looking for your first home to purchase? It's an exciting time! This article discusses some things to consider when making your first purchase.

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Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Helpful Info For Agents

Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

The way appraisers collect data is changing due to advances in technology. With those changes come questions about how data is or should be collected. Who should do the collecting? In this article, I discuss this topic and I tackle the question of whether a Cubicasa scan is considered an appraisal inspection.

Appraising, Happy Living, Helpful to Homeowners

7 Home Security Tips for Spring & Summer

It's that time of year when we are out doing things, traveling and just enjoying the warm weather. How can you keep your home safe in the warmer months? This article shares seven tips for keeping your home secure.

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Appraising, Helpful for Appraisers

What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Are you a real property appraiser who is looking to expand your field of expertise? Why not consider becoming an expert witness in Eminent Domain work? This article discusses some things to consider when pursuing this type of work as an appraiser.

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Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Helpful Info For Agents, Helpful to Homeowners

Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Did you know that appraisers don't depreciate land when measuring a home's depreciation in the appraisal process? I talk about why in this article.