At my appraisal company, Appraisal Precision, we pride ourselves on completing our assignments timely and well. There has been a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and not a few sleepless … Read More
Read More »Condos and Townhouses – You’re Comparing Apples to Oranges
Because I get the regular opportunity to chat with appraisers, I also have the regular opportunity to answer a lot of questions. One that frequently comes, especially in coaching situations, … Read More
Read More »Dude, I Reserve the Right Not to Serve You Anymore!
OK, let’s face it: real estate appraisers are in the service business. We provide a service – real estate appraisals. We provide those services to anybody willing to pay for … Read More
Read More »If You Build it, Will They Come?
Let’s face it: if you are reading this blog, you are likely a real estate appraiser. If you are a real estate appraiser, then you are likely involved with a … Read More
Read More »You Know Don Quijote is Nuts, Right?
I am not a book snob. I’m not even a real big reader, especially of the Classics, which I find way too deep and hard to understand. I’m OK with … Read More
Read More »Refining Yourself and Your Appraisal Business
There is a principle, or way of looking at things that I try to regularly apply both personally and when I am coaching others. This is a tool that helps … Read More
Read More »Rising Sea Levels Threaten Affordable Housing Supply
Flooding and other natural disasters are increasing due to carbon emissions and climate change, scientists say, putting the nation’s already dwindling affordable housing supply at risk, according to a peer-reviewed environmental research paper entitled, “Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Threaten Affordable Housing,” by Climate Central and the National Housing Trust. The letter presents the … The post Rising Sea …
Read More »Real Estate Valuations in a Time of Crisis
On Wednesday, January 20 from 1-2 p.m. CST, a panel of industry pundits will participate in a complimentary virtual roundtable session presented by Clear Capital entitled “Managing Mortgage Servicing Challenges in Uncertain Times: How Modern Real Estate Valuations Will Help.” The event is an installment of the DS News Webinar Series, and readers can register … The post Real Estate …
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