Tag Archive: appraiser

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…


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…


Mar 10, 2013

Big Homes Are Back, But With A Twist!

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. Real Estate: Supply And Demand

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…


Nov 01, 2012

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…View the full report…


Aug 12, 2012

How To Appraise Wayne Manor

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…