Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. Why not create some meaningful charts reflecting housing data in your market area? I have seen a slowdown in my lending work also. So what can we do? GET A WEBSITE.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 19, 2022

If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re probably going to have open houses so that you can let buyers see for themselves the wonderful features of your home. How can you get the most impact from an open house? Your real estate agent is trying her best to get your home sold quickly and for the most money.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

There comes a time in many of our lives when we realize that we need to do more to care for our parents or the other important seniors in our lives. There comes a time in many of our lives when we realize that we need to do more to care for our parents or the other important seniors in our lives. I always love her articles!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 10, 2022

I hope you are hanging in there in these crazy times! This time of year I often have a lot of tax appeal work which keeps me crazy busy in March. I am grateful to have guest bloggers provide you with some great content until I can get myself back to blogging, which will be soon! Here are a few from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Sure, your real estate landing pages look great — but do they convert? A good real estate website includes more than just drool-worthy images of homes priced to sell. Most importantly, your website should be designed with prospective clients in mind, giving them the exact information they need and steps to get in touch.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Yet, even the most brilliant leaders in AI have a difficult time envisioning how AI will transform the world in five years. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job? It re-emerged in the AI scene in October 2012. What is next?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

June reached out to me to see if I would be interested in having her write a piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog, on helping the elderly or disabled when they are in decline. This is a topic that is important to me because my wife and I have parents who are up in years, and we want the best for them. This is the case today.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

While it’s true that land values change over time, the land is a finite thing. As Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” As Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Let’s think about the lot a house sits on. Depreciation!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Because the sales we use to compare to the property we are appraising, sold at some time in the past. 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.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Others have expressed concerns that we are headed for a housing crash, like in 2008. Let’s talk about the difference between today’s market and the one during the years leading up to the bursting of the housing bubble in the Great Recession of 2008. Typically, yeast is the ingredient used to make bread rise. How does yeast work?

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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. While this may seem like a lot of extra work, having a home that has all the space and amenities you need will make it easier for you to run a successful business while also enjoying your personal and family time.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

Check out the following ideas from Cleveland Appraisal Blog to design your home office on a budget! Hidy Ho friend! I hope you’re enjoying a little bit of the great outdoors! This week I will be traveling to Columbus for the annual Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals summer seminar. I hope you enjoy this article! Photo via Pexels.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

To illustrate, imagine a person wants to buy a car. The buyer would probably say they were not interested in buying a second car. When appraising a property, we must analyze what the highest and best use of the land is. Welcome to 2021! I hope you all are hanging in there and doing as well humanly possible. The price per sq.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Welcome to Emily Miller , who wrote this piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Buying a property is not just about creating a home, it is making a long-term investment. Does it house one or two vehicles? So, I am grateful for guest bloggers who provide me with some great articles to share with you. I have one more this week.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

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. You may have noticed that there are three approaches to value. The Sales Comparison Approach, the Cost Approach, and the Income Approach.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Sadly, since that time, I consumed too many peanut M&M’s whilst binging movies for an extended period, which has not helped my running. The last time I purchased new running shoes was seven years ago. They really put a lot of thought into what is going to best support your running. I was overdue for some new ones.

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

For current homeowners looking to move to a new home, buying and selling houses at the same time can seem like a bit of a paradox. In most cases, buying a home is contingent on the challenge of simultaneously selling your home. Is it a Good Idea to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time?

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DW Slater Company

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

I tend to make a comparison of the seasons with the housing market but it often works in tandem. Low mortgage rates gave buying power as millennials finally jumped into the home buying market , yet the low supply of available homes created rapid price appreciation in our markets. ”-Unknown. Prices peaked in May.

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DW Slater Company

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

How are we doing in our housing markets? This recent study from Wallet Hub has Texas dominating the list as the best housing market in the US based on attractiveness and economic strength. Mortgage rates were at historic lows creating a lot of buying power for consumers. If you are from Texas then you get it.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mastering the Game: Why Housing Statistics Are Your Secret Weapon in Real Estate Hey there, fellow real estate pros! In the fast-paced world of house sales and market trends, staying ahead of the game is everything. Why Bother with Housing Stats? So, kick back, enjoy the ride, and get ready to crack the code of housing stats.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

These policies were the result of a collaborative effort between the GSEs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Appraisersblogs with Dave Towne’s opinions plus many appraiser comments. George Dell – his usual very interesting comments.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To ensure accurate reports, it’s essential you stay up to date and aware of market trends, and even code and building updates, as these changes over time do determine both curable and incurable obsolescence. Buyers are likely to see this as a flaw in the floor plan regardless of trends. Making adjustments can be tough.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Is it a problem to remove all bathtubs in a house? It’s not a black and white answer: There’s not one black-and-white answer that applies to every house, price range, location, or market. By Ryan Lundquist Excerpts: I’ve been asked this question twice this week. Is it a problem to remove the tubs from each bathroom? Anything to add?

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Contrary to what you see on the home improvement shows it is not always possible for an appraiser to shoot from the hip and reply back “An updated kitchen will add $50,000 to the value of your house” There are so many factors that must be taken into consideration.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. We’ve all also heard ad nauseum that USPAP is a minimum standard. I’ve seen this happen. Systems fail.

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 1, 2022

We have written about relocation appraisals in the past and we appreciate our guest bloggers that contribute to our blog. Get Buy-In. Either way, it doesn’t hurt to ask before you start investing your own time and money. Enjoy this guest post from Megan Cooper with Real Life Home. You just got the call—the job is yours!

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

When others are chasing the next shiny real estate “thing”, sometimes the best course of action is to get back to the online basics and become the definitive source for all things real estate in your area. Real estate agents are known to wear multiple hats all the time and to bootstrap themselves more often than one could imagine.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. Organic social media traffic. Community events. Yet, in a competitive real estate market, agents don’t always have the luxury of investing months into long-term brand-building.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

There are equestrian facilities within 5 miles from my house in Oakland hills and in farther out Bay Area cities with larger lots. Let the Sunshine In: 5 Gorgeous Glass Houses That Make Full Use of Daylight Saving Time Just For Fun! What if there are few rural areas near you? It is not hard to learn the valuation factors.

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Berkshire Hathaway

JUNE 24, 2022

But what seasons is truly the best to maximize your home search? While that answer can depend on many different factors, there are some advantages to buying a home in the summer. With time on their hands, kids may be more willing to help pack boxes and participate in the moving process, too.

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

Owning a condominium is a dream for many people who want to have a property of their own, but not necessarily a standard home. Like other residential properties, it’s a big financial commitment, which is why some seek a rent to own condo as an attempt to ease into ownership. What is a Rent to Own Condo? What Are The Cons Of Renting A Condo?

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2021 , we saw houses receive multiple offers and sell for thousands of dollars over asking price within hours. Now as 2022 starts to wind down, a lot of people are trying to forecast how the housing market will turn out in 2023. Real estate pros can make their best predictions, but no one knows what will happen with 100% accuracy.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

Because of their relationship, each party may not be acting in their own best interests. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

This is, by far, the best writing I have seen on bias related to appraisals. For a long time, since AI dropped out of the Appraisal Foundation, I have said, “I am a 35-year member of AI. For a long time, since AI dropped out of the Appraisal Foundation, I have said, “I am a 35-year member of AI. It is human nature.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Whether it’s searching homes for sale online, finding information on neighborhoods/schools, or simply getting advice on how to buy/sell homes. Real estate blog. Building an online lead generation strategy is very similar to building a house. If your real estate website is your foundation, then your blog is the framing.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 27, 2023

Add in the aftermath of COVID-19 with lingering supply chain shortages, inflation, and a severe housing and construction crisis, and it’s clear that in many respects, Columbus is bucking several trends while simultaneously pioneering new ones. All-In for Industrial Real Estate Forget the fictional 2045 and focus on the actual 2023.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The lower interest rates and pent-up demand for home buying created a perfect storm for prices to skyrocket. The lower interest rates helped people get off the fence to buy a home but with a large number of buyers and a limited supply of homes prices had nowhere to go but up. 5 Ways Homeowners Can Save Money.

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