How Can Homeowners Save Money With Today’s High Inflation? Over the past 2.5 years, we have seen an unprecedented increase in home prices. This was brought on in part by the COVID pandemic and the subsequent lowering of interest rates. The lower interest rates and pent-up demand for home buying created a perfect storm for […]
What Does A Real Estate Appraisal Include?
November 8, 2022 By 2 Comments
What Information Is Included In A Real Estate Appraisal Report? This is a question I often get when someone is ordering an appraisal. I perform appraisals for multiple reasons, including estate planning, probate, divorce, PMI cancellation, pre-listing, and pre-purchase. Appraisals are not something most people order on an ongoing basis so they are not really […]
Are You Pricing Your Home Too High For Today’s Market?
October 26, 2022 By 7 Comments
Don’t Be Guilty of Pricing Your Home Too High It’s already been said, however, I think it is worth stating again that the market has shifted. It’s important to keep this in mind when pricing your home to sell because if you don’t this could cost you both time and money. In fact, the market […]
What is External Obsolescence?
October 4, 2022 By 3 Comments
A Look at External Obsolescence External obsolescence is not something you hear about every day. If you are interested in purchasing real estate and choosing a property that retains its value then you may want to learn a little more about this form of depreciation that is not discussed much. If you break down the […]
5 Things To Consider When Getting A Hybrid Appraisal
September 28, 2022 By 6 Comments
As a buyer, seller, or real estate agent involved in a sales transaction it’s important to be aware of changes in how things are done that may affect you. One of these changes is the use of the hybrid appraisal by lenders. What Is A Hybrid Appraisal? A hybrid appraisal is one that is done […]
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