Appraisal Cost vs. Actual Physical Inspection Time

The physical inspection of the residential property being appraised can take approximately fifteen minutes to a couple hours, depending upon the size and complexity of the property. The onsite inspection is typically the easiest part of the process. After the initial...

Go Red for Women! American Heart Health Month

Do you know what causes heart disease in women? What about the survival rate? Or whether women of all ethnicities share the same risk? The fact is: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every...

Groundhog Predictions

Good ole’ Groundhog Day is here and if you are like me, then you too are ready to see an early spring!  What will Mr. Phil predict?

Confusion over new FHA Appraisal Policies

The following is an interesting article from the National Association of Realtors, http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2016/05/real-estate-agents-appraisers-voice-concerns-over-fha-appraisal-policies MEDIA CONTACT: SARA WISKERCHEN / 202-383-1013 / EMAIL(LINK SENDS...

Home Makeover

  Excited about your home makeover…Homeowners often assume that spending $25,000 on a new kitchen will raise the value of their house by $25,000. But that’s rarely the case, home-improvement projects often are not worth the price in a resale situation. The...