Dec 01, 2012
The thrill of negotiating or bargaining a sales price appeals to many of us. Once, on a vacation with my family in Barbados, we spent time bargaining with local salesmen on antiques. This was, of course, a big part of the fun. When it comes to appraisals, I’ve heard people ask if there is any room for negotiating,…View the full report…
Nov 23, 2012
At Thanksgiving dinner, my nephew said he wants to go into the family business. He asked me to recommend some schools for him. I figured it might also be helpful for anyone else out there curious about becoming a real estate appraisal professional. So, here are some resources for you if you want to know…View the full report…
Nov 17, 2012
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…
Nov 11, 2012
Like celebrity marriages, celebrity real estate changes hands so frequently that it is often impossible to keep up. Lucky for you, we have rounded up this month’s biggest sales and real estate news in Tinseltown– which now stretches all throughout the world! Michael Jackson’s Final Home Sold for $18.1M Michael Jackson’s death shocked the world. Now, the…View the full report…
Nov 05, 2012
The home appraisal profession is not often considered a dangerous job. Most appraisers can be in and out of a client’s home within just a few hours. Other than a messy house, the work usually goes off without a hitch. Well, if that’s been your experience, consider yourself lucky because we’ve decided to gather some…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…
Oct 15, 2012
We love success stories for home buyers and sellers. When someone gets a low figure for their home and finds ways to fix up some of the issues and sell for a better rate, we are overjoyed. The housing market is confusing enough as it is, so when we hear good news we share it….View the full report…
Oct 10, 2012
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…View the full report…
Oct 07, 2012
A real estate appraisal develops an opinion on the value of a property. Most often, the use is to determine the market value of a home for a buyer and seller. However, because no two properties are alike and they may serve different needs such as a commercial space versus a home, there are different types of values sought…View the full report…
Sep 30, 2012
If you are filing for bankruptcy, getting a bankruptcy appraisal may be one of the most important things you do. Filing for bankruptcy as a means to control of your finances is a difficult, yet sometimes necessary procedure. When you file, you must provide the court with transparent records of your income, debt and any other financial affiliations. While gathering current…View the full report…
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