How To Make Home Renovations Pay Off I received a call this week from a person who wanted to know how they could make sure that they could get back the money they were going to invest in their house. The short answer is that you can’t be sure. There is no guarantee that the […]
5 Home Improvements That Do Nothing For Your Home Value
February 27, 2019 By 6 Comments
Don’t Waste Your Time on Home Improvements That Do Nothing For Your Home Value Not all of the improvements you make to your house will add value. Some may even take away value. There are two ways to look at the improvements you make to your home. The first is to consider how the improvements […]
How NOT to get maximum value for your home: Ignore conformity
December 1, 2016 By 4 Comments
The powers of observation I was driving through a neighborhood this week while on an appraisal assignment and saw some interesting things that I wanted to share with you. I learned at the beginning of my career that you should “drive the neighborhood” as they say in order to get a feel for what is […]
Considering a home renovation? Hire an appraiser.
May 17, 2016 By 5 Comments
During a home renovation an appraiser can be your best friend A home renovation can be an exciting time for owners. You’re making changes to your home that will create the perfect house for you and your family. Whether it is building an addition, finishing off an attic or basement, or giving the house a […]
Can a pub shed add value to my home?
April 14, 2016 By 9 Comments
What is a pub shed anyway? I was scanning some online articles recently when a story about pub sheds caught my attention. It turns out that a pub shed is just another variation of the she shed but consists of converting the shed into a bar with seating, a bar, a t.v., and of course a […]
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