Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

This week I have a bonus article for my appraisal colleagues who are interested in becoming expert appraisal witnesses in eminent domain cases. Appraising property in an eminent domain case requires unique expertise and skills. Appraising property in an eminent domain case requires unique expertise and skills.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the different factors that determine the size of a dumpster needed for a kitchen demo and remodel project, provide recommendations to get a 6-yard dumpster and explain how to choose a reputable commercial dumpster rental company. And thank you dear reader for visiting the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

What do these things indicate? The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value. How about underimproved?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

I’m playing catch-up on blogs with the help of my guest bloggers. I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Here are some tips to help you transition to a new city and begin a new chapter in your life, shared below by Cleveland Appraisal Blog.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

What kinds of things can you expect? What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. Necessary projects can be costly and time-consuming, so it is important to know what to expect ahead of time. Read on for some pointers from Cleveland Appraisal Blog. I hope you enjoy it! Kitchen Remodel.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Did I give up on blogging and podcasting? Anyhow, I’ve missed blogging and I’m sorry for being gone so long. Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. How did you start your work at CubiCasa and what was your career highlight?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Are you anticipating having your home appraised? While she is not an appraiser, I am, and I agree that these things can help! When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. To get the most money out of the sale of your home, you should prepare for a home appraisal.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares some tips. This week I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan, who shares some things to think about if this is an area that you are interested in pursuing. Image by Unsplash. Working as a commercial real estate developer can be a lucrative career path for savvy entrepreneurs. Network to get funding.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

You can use a job search site like Careerbuilder to find jobs in that area, and you can also see what they pay so you can ensure that you can keep your family afloat. You can find what you need online and can make an educated decision on where to go. I hope you enjoy it! So you have decided to move to a new state. Good for you!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When appraising a property, I usually look to see if there is any information on Zillow about the property I am appraising. Because sometimes as appraisers, we miss comparable sales. Especially when I am appraising homes for the purpose of a divorce or tax appeal. What’s wrong with this? Good thinking!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 16, 2022

The first step in determining what kind of home you can afford to purchase is having an accurate appraisal. An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. If you’re in the greater Cleveland area, contact Jamie Owen, a state-certified residential real estate appraiser at Aspen Appraisal Services.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Have you ever read thru an appraisal report? The Sales Comparison approach, as the name implies, compares the property being appraised to other properties that a potential buyer might consider as a substitute for buying the property being appraised. When completing an appraisal, there may be four values.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. What about a million years into the future? Not the land itself. The same lot today.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

They know what they’re doing One reason to hire professionals to measure your home is that they have the necessary knowledge and experience to get the job done right. Your annual property taxes may go down if the value of your home is significantly lower than what it was initially estimated to be.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Today, Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares a few tips for first-time investors. You can use a mortgage calculator to get a better idea of what you can afford based on the purchase amount and down payment. It starts with managing your budget but also includes understanding which upgrades make a space more desirable.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Not professional appraisers. Appraisers will provide market trends for the properties that compete with the property being appraised.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As a certified residential appraiser, I can tell you that while some of the things noted in this report can decrease value, they may not, so take these points with a grain of salt. Betty is not an appraiser. What people rarely talk about are things that can decrease property value. I’ll give my two cents at the end.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. How does an appraiser look for evidence?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. An appraiser may miss that sale through no fault of their own. NO BLANK FIELDS.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 9, 2024

Based on the local market appraisal fee, Valuation Connect values the “appraisal expertise” component of a hybrid appraisal at 18% of what the consumer pays for an appraisal. This firm hasn’t awarded us work in about two years, and they only hire us when they are in a jam, and we require the local market rate.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

One appraiser reports a driveway to be two cars in size. It really depends on how the appraiser is looking at it. WHAT MOST APPRAISERS REFLECT. Most appraisers reflect the width of the driveway. If the appraiser is reporting the width, this can lead to other questions. They may all be correct!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I enjoy having guest bloggers write articles for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. With that said, this week I am happy to welcome back a regular guest to my blog, Jessica Brody! Figuring out what to feed your kids can feel overwhelming at times.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

However, you’ve got a clogged drain with who knows what kind of sludge and your water bill hasn’t decreased at all. If you’re like me, you put off plumbing work until the winter months when there is less to do outside. At least in Cleveland anyway. However, plumbing is a big part of our lives, on many levels. gallons per minute.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 19, 2022

What do you need to do? Cleveland Appraisal Blog presents some tips below. If you’re not sure what to pack and what to discard, just think if you’ll be needing that item in your new house. What would he or she look for? The spring selling season is upon us. How can you get the most impact from an open house?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. Last year, I appraised a home for a homeowner. When they received their report, they said that my measurements were off because they were lower than what the county auditor reported.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This week, I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan, who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. So, start by getting your home appraised so you know how much you can reasonably expect for it. Then set a buying budget and make some stipulations regarding what you absolutely need in your new residence.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In this article, he discusses the advantages of starting a business in Cleveland. I grew up in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Cleveland in 1996. Cleveland is an awesome place to live! I think Seth’s article touches on some of the reasons why. I hope you enjoy his article! Take advantage of a low cost of living. Enjoy ample funding resources.

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Fellow Appraisers, the appraisal industry has been facing a major issue with AMCs violating the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the Customary and Reasonable fee clauses. This has not only caused harm to consumers but also to appraisers who are struggling to make a living. Related Posts: What’s Not in Your Wallet?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

More often than you might imagine, I receive orders from homeowners, whose homes I have appraised in the past. For instance, I may have appraised their home for a bank. Years later, they may need an appraisal for a purpose other than lending. Is it that one onion ring just decides to hitch a ride in the scooper?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

What does Cubicasa have to do with Copacabana? Then I began to see their videos as well as videos of fellow appraisers who have posted things about this service. I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. If you’re an appraiser, you may have already experienced this. Have you been to the Copacabana?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Check out these resources from Cleveland Appraisal Blog regarding virtual tools for all of your real estate needs! Before you dive into the home hunt, it’s best to determine what you can afford, potential interest rates, home loan options, and to shop for lenders. . Know what you can afford: Calculate your home buying budget.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

There are straight stairs, L-shaped stairs, U-shaped stairs, spiral stairs, winder stairs, curved stairs, cantilever stairs, split staircases also known as bifurcated stairs (many appraisers dislike the term bifurcated… don’t ask), ladder stairs, and drop stairs. Here’s what HUD’s 4000.1 ANSI GUIDELINES.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you’re reading through an appraisal report, and you make it to the Cost Approach, which is where appraisers report either the reproduction or replacement cost of the home they are appraising, you will see a little field that says, “ Remaining Economic Life “ What does this number indicate?

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 27, 2023

Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive/eliminate property appraisal for lending purposes is nothing more than wanton recklessness that could have serious repercussions in the future. The End of Appraisers? The fact is, Fannie… AVMs.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 22, 2021

So, I am grateful to have guest blogger, Seth Murphy, who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. This project can cost anywhere from $300 to $1,400, depending on what kind of damage the roof has and what repairs it needs. I hope that you find his article beneficial. Removing a Wall. Repairing the Roof.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Occasionally, when performing appraisal inspections/observations, I see homes that suffer from serious settlement issues. I once appraised a home that had a noticeable tilt to it when walking through. I wanted to see what slant potential buyers might take on the situation. Does your home need to be jacked up?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recently, some of my well-intentioned clients have asked if it is possible to appraise a home, based upon a “normal market”. On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. It only takes a few bad appraisers doing this kind of thing to cause home prices to artificially inflate.

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