Tag Archive: 2013 real estate

May 06, 2013

Celebrity Real Estate Updates: Who Bought What?

Remember Lance Armstrong? How about Pamela Anderson? Of course you do. The scandal-ridden athlete and the former Baywatch lifeguard have made news again, only it’s not for the same reasons as in previous times. In this blog post, I thought I would bring you the latest celebrity real estate updates. So, sit back and enjoy…View the full report…


Apr 17, 2013

Appraisal Technology: How It Benefits You!

When I think about me or any of my local appraisers just ten years ago, walking around with notepads and measuring tape, it feels so old school! Now, of course, we’ve progressed. We use cutting edge appraisal technology to simplify our lives and to make appraisals more precise. Here’s how appraisers are using new technology and how…View the full report…


Apr 12, 2013

Low Real Estate Appraisal? Here’s What To Do

As the real estate market continues to grow, more home buyers and sellers are coming across a common issue: An appraisal that is too low! After all, valuations must be based on recent comparable sales, or “comps,” and in some cases the rising rate of home sales does not match the rates of homes sold previously….View the full report…


Apr 08, 2013

Celebrity Real Estate Update: Celeb-To-Celeb Sales

In my previous coverage of celebrity real estate, I spoke about buying homes at a premium price because the home may have a famous former owner. This week, after reading an intriguing article in the Hollywood Reporter about how celebrities sell homes to other celebrities, I decided to do a celebrity real estate update to address a niche market:…View the full report…


Mar 18, 2013

How Accurate Are The Appraised Values Of Zillow And Trulia?

A question I often get is, “How accurate is Zillow and Trulia?” This is a great question because it allows me to explore and show you whether or not online appraisal websites are on the money. I randomly selected five appraisals, located in different parts of the country, done by our team of certified appraisers….View the full report…


Dec 16, 2012

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…View the full report…