Tag Archive: home value

Jul 20, 2012

Are Two Appraisals Needed During A Divorce?

The answer really depends on your individual situation. What most of our clients do is just order one appraisal when divorce proceedings are getting close. If the husband and wife can agree on the value then there is no need for a second appraisal. In cases where they can not agree on the value, the…View the full report…


Jul 14, 2012

How You Can Prepare Your Home For An Appraisal

It’s common knowledge that homeowners prepare their homes for home sales. They clean and make sure that all possible repair work has been done before the real estate agent and potential buyers visit. It’s essential to prepare your home for an appraisal as well. The process leads to a sale and there is no reason…View the full report…


Jul 09, 2012

What To Look For In An Appraisal Report

You should review your home appraisal report to make sure it was done accurately. The appraisal document contains a lot of information that leads to determining the value of a home. Homeowners should take care to review the appraisal report carefully. As appraisal specialists, we want to help you better understand  what to look for in an appraisal report….View the full report…


Jun 26, 2012

Real Estate Foreclosures Fraud Prevention Bill

Normally, we post tips and real estate insider tricks. This time around, we’re posting about the most current legal news in real estate foreclosures. An Assembly woman in New York, Helene Weinstein, sponsored The Foreclosure Fraud Prevention Act of 2012. The bill increases penalties for deceitful practices relating to real estate foreclosures in New York….View the full report…


Jun 21, 2012

Questions And Answers Of Real Estate Appraisals Part II

In the first installment of this series, we covered many of the basics. Since then, we listened to our clients and made a list of other frequently asked questions for appraisers. We hope this helps clear up any confusion regarding the real estate appraisal process because ultimately, we are all working together to get you…View the full report…


Jun 16, 2012

Basic Questions And Answers Of Real Estate Appraisals

We often get the same questions asked by different clients. In this blog post, we decided to take some of the most frequently asked questions and create a “most common questions for appraisers” post. This is a basic crash course in appraisals and the first installment for this series. Q: How is home’s value determined?…View the full report…