Tag Archive: property appraisal

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…


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…


Dec 31, 2012

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…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…


Nov 17, 2012

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…View the full report…