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Fickle Finger of Fate Points to Appraisers

You’ve got to blame someone, right?  The appraisal industry has been under fire for some time now because of the housing market meltdown.  I think it’s definitely a case of one bad apple spoiling the...

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Agents & Appraisers Gaze Starts to Level

For about a year, houses sold in local markets across the nation were running into appraisal issues.  Real estate agents often comped (or priced) the property at one amount, but when the appraiser came...

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House Values Plunge in 2010

I don’t want to be one of the people always talking bad news, bad news, bad news.  But sometimes it is interesting to read about where the housing market is, especially for the almost 65 to 70 percent...

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The Appraiser Isn’t Perfect

I just blissfully returned from another trip to Savannah, Georgia – home of some of the most beautiful architecture in the nation.  We stayed at a condo on Tybee Island that had just sold and is set to...

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Personal Situation Does Not Determine Value

There are a lot of angry people in real estate right now.  Angry sellers because their homes are not worth what they think.  Angry buyers who believe they should get a discount price on the house they...

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The Importance of an Appraisal

An acquaintance of mine was telling me about her mother in the process of buying a condo.  It was a cash sale – buyer to builder only – so no real estate agents were involved.  She said the only thing...

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How Accurate is Zillow?

Zillow and its “zestimate” that tries to pinpoint the value of a home is a very helpful tool to get almost in the ballpark. As you are deciding to sell or buy, it might give you a general idea of where...

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Want to Be Antique Expert?

I love old stuff.  I could plan an entire vacation around touring old, historic homes or going to flea markets and antique stores.  But I don’t do it enough to really know if my buy is good for me or...

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Is Your Price Right?

Pricing your home right is arguably the most important part of selling your home. If you price too high, there is basically zero chance of anyone buying. But, if you price too law, you could end up...

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Home Appraisal Questions Answered

When you’re buying a home, you have hopefully done your homework. The seller’s Realtor has looked at the MLS and they have asked what you think is a fair price for the home. It is closely priced with...

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