After Twenty Years, Real Estate Ads Come Back To The Super Bowl
If I told you that it has been 20 years since a real estate ad has aired during a coveted (and expensive) Super Bowl commercial slot, would you believe me? It sounds improbable that real estate giants would forgo the biggest advertising experience of the year for that long, and yet its true. Thankfully, the real estate silence has been broken Century 21 Real Estate, and once again real estate has come back into the spotlight. Century 21 Real Estate's 30-second ad ran during the third quarter of this Sunday’s Super Bowl. The commercial showcased Donald Trump, Apolo Ohno, Olympic speed
New Reality Show Alert: Scoring the Deal
Sometimes reality television shows are like nails on a chalkboard: Horribly annoying! Other times, reality TV ideas intrigue us. In the case of a new HGTV reality series called "Scoring the Deal," real estate agents attempt to sell homes to celebrity athletes. The question is, this show going to be a hit? Successful athletes are an interesting case study in home ownership. They are more than likely to make impetuous decisions. Why? Because if they are traded or sign a contract, they have to move quickly. Also, because their fortunes come quickly and can go at the same speed. Host Jason Abrams, who is a broker
Learn To Earn: The Best Appraisal Books Out There
The real estate appraisal profession is one that requires a good base of knowledge regarding home sales, real estate procedures and other useful bits of information. So, whether you are an agent, a real estate appraisal apprentice or a homeowner or seller who wants to learn about the field in an in depth manner, consider one our book selections for the best appraisal books out there to learn about the ins-and-outs of the business. Here they are, in no particular order: 1. Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal by William L. Ventolo, Martha R. Williams. Here's an Amazon review of the book by a reader: I
The 2013 Real Estate Market
It seems like 2012 came and went so quickly. Was this a good year or a challenging year for you? Let's take a look at the 2012 real estate market and the 2013 real estate market and make some predictions for the year to come! The National Association of Realtors reported that home sales were up 5.9 percent for the month of November and that sales are on track for a five year high. This is great news because it means that sales are up from last year. However, most appraisers and agents say that the market has some ways to go. Buyers
Top Celebrity Real Estate Deals of 2012
Celebrity homes come and go on the real estate market. One day, a big name comedian owns a mansion and the next day, a rising starlet is the new proud owner. This isn't news in Hollywood, but as New Years Eve of 2013 approaches take a look at some of the biggest celebrity real estate deals of 2012. 1. Joan Rivers' NYC penthouse apartment is going $29.5 million. The 5,190-square-foot apartment is located on the Upper East Side. It's got four bedrooms and five baths. It also features a private elevator entry hall, two wood-burning fireplaces, 23-foot ceilings, a large corner library and a formal
Iconic Neighborhoods And Neighborhood Value
When it comes to location, it always matters. The location of your home makes a difference in the resale value. Of course, you can't always control how demographics will shift, however, you can look at certain trends to determine whether or not the neighborhood you're buying in will help with the price appraisal of your home. For example, being named the top five places for Christmas Lights in the country is a good thing when it comes to selling. Besides being festive, it means that locals will want to keep their title and they will keep their neighborhood in good standing. The
Determining Real Estate Value During Divorce
As far as divorce proceedings go, for most couples, the home is a major shared asset. The first step in dealing with the splitting of assets is to determine the real estate value during divorce. Use An Appraiser An appraiser is the best way to help determine the value of your assets. They are better trained in this situation than a Realtor. Further, a tax assessment value is not actually an accurate method of determining value. Understanding The Difference Between Marital And Non-Marital Equity There are classifications of assets. Some get divided during a divorce and others don't. This is determined mainly
Why Appraisal Reports Have Flood Maps
The devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy is going to cost the government billions. From restoring power to rescheduling most major flights, not to mention the personal loss of people's homes and belongings -- all this is a big undertaking. Many residents of homes in flood prone zones don’t always take the necessary precautions when it comes to living in a high-risk home. Of course, no one wants to consider the worst, but as we have all seen, floods are a real threat. So going forward, especially for home owners in coastal regions, what can home buyers and sellers do
The Five Craziest Homes Ever
We usually stick to the "normal" homes when we consider buying, selling and appraising properties. However, this week we couldn't help but think about some of the marvels that humans have constructed and lived in. Some of these homes are priceless, simply because the architects that designed them are massive figures in the history of art. Others are so unbelievable that is hard to imagine anyone actually living in them! We thought we'd bring them to you so you could take a look at the five craziest homes ever. Can you take a wild guess as to home we would appraise
Kanye West And Kim Kardashian House Hunt
Photographers caught love birds Kim and Kanye in Miami, Florida recently. This wasn't a regular lunch date for the two, in fact, it seems that they were house hunting for their next dream house. As you can imagine, the duo were not looking for fixer-uppers. Instead, they were looking at ritzy waterfront properties with lots of space to fit their extensive shoe and fashion collections. It is well known that Kanye has well-over 200 pairs of sneakers. And of course, Kim will want to invite the Kardashian clan over and Kanye will probably want a recording studio. Kim Kardashian and
