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Deep Run High School Area BOOM

I've performed 3 appraisals in the Deep Run area in the last three weeks, and the market data that I gathered (sales, and current...

Appraisers: New Dogs vs Old Tricks

In any industry, those with 25 years of experience or more will express that there are tricks/insights that they have picked up over the...

Get your listing measured!!

In the past year I've seen a half dozen home sales have their sales price be very different than the market value simply because the...

The next housing collapse started this weekend.

In the lead-up to 2008, lenders loaned money to people with questionable credit based on questionable methods of research. On March 19th,...

The sun is shining... but is solar?

In previous blogs we've addressed from the cost approach to value why solar doesn't often add value (ie. Cost to install + shortened life...

Explain your adjustments: USPAP and FNMA requirements

I've read a lot of FNMA appraisal reports in my time as an appraiser, and I rarely see an explanation of how adjustments were derived. If...

How to cure an illegal Accessory Dwelling Unit

In a world where garages are converted to Air BnB units, its important to understand that your property may not be able to be financed if...

Last year I appraised $176,976,500 in real estate.

I see agents award each other around the end of the year for "The Million Dollar Club" and other such metrics. Often an agent will put in...

Redlining Richmond: Part 5

When considering the fallout of slavery and the systemic racism found in the United States, a vital period of time to understand is that...

2021 in Review: Colonial Heights

As 2021 draws to a close, we take a moment to look at the market data that drove real estate markets. First a macro look at Colonial...

2021 in Review: Hopewell

As 2021 draws to a close, we take a moment to look at the market data that drove real estate markets. First a macro look at Hopewell....

2021 In Review: Petersburg

As 2021 draws to a close, we take a moment to look at the market data that drove real estate markets. First a macro look at Petersburg....

Why don't solar panels add value?

There are regions of the country where solar panels add value. Arid areas with little rainfall, predominant sun and limited...

2021 in Review: Goochland

As 2021 draws to a close, we take a moment to look at the market data that drove real estate markets. First a macro look at Henrico. When...

2021 In Review: Hanover

As 2021 draws to a close, we take a moment to look at the market data that drove real estate markets. First a macro look at Hanover. When...

2021 in Review: Chesterfield

As 2021 draws to a close, we take a moment to look at the market data that drove real estate markets. First a macro look at Chesterfield....

2021 In Review: Henrico

As 2021 draws to a close, we take a moment to look at the market data that drove real estate markets. First a macro look at Henrico. When...

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