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If you’ve not read “The Richest Man In Babylon” by George S. Clason, stop reading this blog right now, get on Amazon, and order a copy of it immediately.  Order … Read More

The Collateral Risk Network, Inc. hosted a webinar entitled Racial Bias in Appraisals – Fact or Fiction? When we first sent out the information on this program, we received a number of responses from our subscribers who felt it was unfair to suggest an appraiser might be biased. In light of the recent cases, which have been broadcast in the …

Nine days after participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal criminal charges were filed against Frisco, Texas-based Realtor and broker Jenna Ryan. Ryan is charged with “knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority” and “disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds,” according to the federal criminal complaint made public on Friday. Federal prosecutors point …

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

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

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

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

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