June, 2020

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My Forbes Column: Keeping Housing Market Results From The Public Is Never Justified: An Expansive View

Miller Samuel

This piece was taken from my new Forbes column. I'm testing the platform to spread the word and you can help me by going here and then clicking "follow.". Keeping Housing Market Results From The Public Is Never Justified: An Expansive View. Transparency is always the right strategy. When the Covid-19 crisis began halfway through March, the Manhattan housing market was placed on “pause,” as were many housing markets around the country.

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“No News is Good News” – It’s What We Strive For

Simonson Real Estate

“No news is good news” is more than just a saying. It’s the outcome we strive for following the appraisal process. As an appraiser, it means we nailed that sweet spot and produced an accurate appraisal. The sweet spot is not a predetermined number or target, but rather a number that is within a comfortable and reasonable range of value – not too high or too low.

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What You Need to Know for Divorce Appraisals

Appraisal Hub

A divorce is never easy. Not only can it be emotionally draining—it also presents a host of practical problems. How do you even begin to untangle the life you have built together? It’s easy enough to divvy up your personal belongings and the furniture, but when it comes to your marital home—which is probably your largest financial asset—things can get messy pretty quickly.

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Is this a basement?

Aspen Appraisal Group

From time to time we’ll present a situation we’ve come across and post it here on our blog. We think this will help you in your own endeavors along with showing you the care, detail, and accuracy we strive for here at Aspen. . A couple of weeks ago Andrew, one of our fine appraisers was doing divorce appraisal on a new construction when he surprised to find that the new townhouse had no basement.

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Easy Fix for Rappatoni Data Export Issue

Yolo Solano Appraisal Blog

Update: Well, this helps but doesn’t completely solve the problem. Tab characters still stay in the fields not converted to numbers or dates. If this doesn’t work, I’ve added a couple of steps that will work involving using a robust text editor, Notepad++. A recent Rappatoni MLS update broke data export. It appears that a […].

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How to Avoid Work from Home Burnout

Willowbrook Valuation

Due to the spread of COVID-19, millions of employees across the country have transitioned to a fully remote work environment. While the sudden jump to working from home may be refreshing, it can result in burnout for some. After all, this is the longest most of us have ever had to work remotely. How can […]. The post How to Avoid Work from Home Burnout appeared first on Willowbrook Valuation & Advisory Services.

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Prepare for the Ultimate Staycation

Zillow

You don't need to stay in a hotel and play tourist to have a proper holiday. Look no further than your own home for a staycation that dreams are made of. Make no mistake, an at-home staycation doesn’t just mean a lazy weekend on the couch. Turn your humble abode into a resort made for relaxation with a few days of planning and prep work. Here’s your guide to creating the ultimate staycation.

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Sell Your Home Fast For More Money: Houston Properties Online Marketing

Houston Properties

Sell Your Home Fast For More Money: Houston Properties Online Marketing. Thanks to HGTV, your listing only has 8 seconds to capture a buyer's attention. Summary. The Houston Properties team sells homes 43.7% faster and for 7.2% more money. This is because more buyers now find homes online, and the Houston Properties Team is #1 in online marketing.

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The Core Values of Aspen (Video)

Aspen Appraisal Group

At Aspen Appraisal Group we believe it is important to follow four core values. Effective Communication We know it’s important to have honest communication with our clients to ensure trust and authenticity. Positive Perspective A positive outlook can be infectious. When our attitude is positive we believe our working relationships will be worthwhile.

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How The Single Net Lease Works

Property Metrics

In the commercial real estate industry there are a variety of lease types and also various names used to describe those leases. The term “single net lease” is sometimes used in commercial real estate to describe a lease where the tenant is responsible for paying one particular expense. In this article we’ll discuss the single net lease and point out several pitfalls you should consider.

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3 Tips for Staying Connected When Working from Home

Willowbrook Valuation

Company culture is part of what keeps work engaging for everyone. The stronger a company’s culture, the better employees understand what is expected of them and what they are collectively working to achieve. For many of us, it’s been harder than usual to maintain work relationships this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]. The post 3 Tips for Staying Connected When Working from Home appeared first on Willowbrook Valuation & Advisory Services.

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How a Property Data API can Help Make Any Home Unique Even if You Don’t Have A Dance Floor, Oceanfront Views, and a DJ Booth

Home Junction

A property data API is a valuable resource when it comes to marketing a home for sale and differentiating it from others in the same neighborhood. Not every home for sale can be like this one in Miami – an 8,000 square foot penthouse condo with views of both the OCEAN and the CITY. Five bedrooms and 6.5 baths. With a hot tub. Did we forget to mention the dance floor, DJ booth and the soundproof walls and floor?

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Tips For Taking Financial Inventory Post-Pandemic

REX Real Estate

Anyone older than a Millennial has seen their fair shares of financial crises and…

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Boost Profitability of Your Farm for Sale in Ohio: 2 Determining Factors

The Robert Weiler Company

If you are one of the 75,000+ principal farm operators in the state Ohio, you know that having a farm for sale in Ohio is unlike selling any other property. With the recent boom in housing sales and commercial real estate development, farmland has proven to generate a significant return on investment for you, the land owner. By no means are we suggesting it’s a difficult process to sell farmland; however, the effort you put into prepping your farm for sale can pay off.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal?

Simonson Real Estate

This post is co-written by Gary Van Cleve, Mitchell Simonson and Josh Folland. This unprecedented time of pandemic has brought social interaction to an abrupt halt with cautious open-up just beginning. Americans have had to learn to live, work, educate their children, recreate, shop and otherwise transact business—all while social-distancing, self-isolating and not being physically present.

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What Is an Appraisal Waiver? A Way To Save Cash on a Refinance

Realtor

Alina555 / Getty Images When interest rates dropped to record lows in March, I decided to refinance the mortgage on my house. Yet after applying for a refi with my lender, it sent me an email that left me scratching my head. “Great news,” it announced. “You’re eligible for an appraisal waiver!” Nice. So what is an appraisal waiver?

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Support High Home Price with a Geocode API Tool & Amenities

Home Junction

A geocode API tool can add an important new dimension to an agent’s website that can be critical when home prices in local marketplaces are at all time highs. That’s one of the situations we face today as inventory is low…and prices for entry-level homes keep escalating; which is causing people to stretch their dollars and look at higher end properties.

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The Future of Real Estate After COVID-19

Home Junction

The economy was healthy until a few months ago, but COVID-19 changed that pretty quickly. Over the past few months, some internet- and service-related businesses thrived, while many companies — and even industries — either slowed significantly or came to a complete halt. Sadly, the unemployment rate jumped from 4.4% in March to a staggering 14.7% in April.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Building Your Emergency Fund

REX Real Estate

There’s no time like the present to remind us that the future is uncertain.

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Moving With Pets

REX Real Estate

Your pet is a beloved member of the family.

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REX Launches Industry’s First Virtual Showings Application

REX Real Estate

REX has rolled out a new application that allows homebuyers immediately schedule virtual tours…

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Top Apps For Arranging Furniture In Your New Home

REX Real Estate

While some people have an innate talent when it comes to interior decorating, others…

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What to do When You Can’t Afford the Home You Want Anymore

REX Real Estate

You’ve been saving, hoping, and planning for years, and now you think you’re finally…

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16 Ways to Enjoy a Cost-Effective Summer

REX Real Estate

Due to the pandemic, more people are staying at home this summer rather than…

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How to Prepare Yourself for Another Pandemic

REX Real Estate

For most of us, COVID-19 has been a wake-up call for how life gets…

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How to Budget Post Coronavirus Pandemic

REX Real Estate

Are you feeling the financial strain from coronavirus?

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What Is an Appraisal Waiver? A Way To Save Cash on a Refinance

Realtor

Alina555 / Getty Images When interest rates dropped to record lows in March, I decided to refinance the mortgage on my house. Yet after applying for a refi with my lender, it sent me an email that left me scratching my head. “Great news,” it announced. “You’re eligible for an appraisal waiver!” Nice. So what is an appraisal waiver?