Recently I appraised a home that was reported in the MLS to be 2200sf in living area. Upon measurement, I found that the home was over...

Brick surfaces have a timeless appeal, evoking a sense of history and durability. However, when it comes to painting brick, opinions are...

For the low price of a few thousand dollars, you can have the privilege of owning a home that isn't worth what you borrowed and may take...

In searching through comparables recently, I ran across a single-level home: 1002 Elm St, Hopewell. This home is a measurement dream -...

Like other I(stant)Buyers in 2020-2023, Opendoor struggled to turn a profit despite soaring home values. Their models consistently failed...

"Zillow says my house is worth..." This phrase causes laughter to any qualified real estate professional, but why? Here Jesse debunks bad...

During a recent training session, we discussed the current state of the market in Richmond, Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield. Is the sky...

The fan features 900sf ranch homes (certainly rare) to 6,000sf Victorian homes. Here we've run data from 2023 to see what trends emerge....

Ask anyone who has been in real estate for more than a year, and they will tell you that the current market is "different." Many will...

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a significant role in the real estate appraisal process, aiming to enhance transparency and...

I asked ChatGPT to review a recent article for potential bias. Jeff Bezos, Amazon owner, Washington Post owner, and future dystopian...

Introduction The debate surrounding the effects of casinos on local communities has been ongoing for years, with proponents highlighting...

How much does my generator add to the value of my home? Little, if any. Lets look at the math. A generator will cost between $7,500 and...

In a stunning contradiction to the rest of the region, areas near the proposed casino are seeing higher inventory of homes and marketing...

Fannie Mae's continued attack on homeowners has accelerated. It wasn't enough to have 50% of mortgage transactions have no inspection,...