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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!

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Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

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

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How Cost To Cure Works

On a regular basis, I appraise homes that need some type of repair. It may be as simple as replacing an outlet, or as complicated as renovating a home. In the appraisal process, the appraiser has to estimate a cost to cure many types of repairs. Why do appraisers use the term, cost to "cure",… Continue reading How Cost To Cure Works