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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

So, while it may be true that the property value is diminished in the eyes of the homeowner, it’s probably not in the eyes of most buyers. By the way, when I use the term “crazy” in this post, I’m referring to personality clashes between two individuals and not to a mental condition that one may be suffering from.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

When I started in this business long ago, there was no such thing as a licensed appraiser or a certified real property appraiser. Turn down non-lender appraisal requests every week and refer them to good appraisers I have known for many years. (I Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field.

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Appraisals and Valuation Concerns in the Current Market

Simonson Real Estate

With respect to property types, quite clearly restaurant, retail and hotel properties have been hard hit. For reference, the all-time high was 10.34% in July 2012. Gary is the chair of Larkin Hoffman’s real estate litigation practice group. Josh Folland , Senior Managing Director, Valbridge Property Advisors.

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