May 06, 2013
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
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…
Mar 18, 2013
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…
Mar 10, 2013
Downsize, downsize and downsize. If you’ve been looking at home sales in the last few years, you would think the word “downsize” became a permanent part of the real estate lingo! Thankfully, that’s not entirely true. Big homes are back! While many people were thinking about smaller homes, a whole other generation of home buyers were thinking…View the full report…
Mar 04, 2013
Washington D.C. is a cultural and historical mecca. Having dozens of great neighborhoods a Metro ride away and a bustling political and business climate keeps the D.C. real estate market competitive. It’s no wonder people flock there to live and work. As appraisers, our team is constantly in and out of so many Washington D.C. neighborhoods and homes;…View the full report…
Feb 12, 2013
You have found the home of your dreams, congratulations! The paper work has been obtained and you’re hoping for a closing date soon. Your next step should be to get an appraisal in order to understand the true value of your new home, and to get a loan from the bank. So what happens when…View the full report…
Nov 01, 2012
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…View the full report…
Aug 12, 2012
We’re going to have a little fun with this post. There have been many homes of fictional characters that seem to price at immeasurable sums. Take Iron Man’s laboratory or Lex Luthor’s commercial properties– it’s interesting to think about how much their real estate actually costs. What about someone like C. Montgomery Burns from the…View the full report…
Jul 02, 2012
Choosing a real estate appraiser is a vital step in the process of selling your home. So, what five questions can you ask your potential appraiser to make sure that you are choosing the best appraiser for your needs? An independent appraisal sets the value for your real estate property, so the professional real estate…View the full report…
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