Carole Henrysen - The Zen Appraiser Blog

New Construction Homes in Philadelphia Area: What You Need to Know

By Carole Henrysen October 21, 2022Appraisers, Buying, Realtors

Want to know how appraisers value new construction homes in the Philadelphia area? This post is all about the appraisal process of new construction homes. Appraising new construction homes is…

Philadelphia Condo for Sale is Breaking Records

By Carole Henrysen October 11, 2022Condo

Want to know how the condominium market is different and how a Philadelphia condo is breaking housing market records? This post is all about knowing the difference in the values…

Houses for Rent have become a Popular Choice for many Homebuyers

By Carole Henrysen October 6, 2022Renting

Want to know how today's housing market has impacted the houses for rent in the greater Philadelphia area? This post is all about knowing what to look for when making…

The Surprising Prices of Homes for Sale in Philadelphia and Surrounding Suburbs

By Carole Henrysen September 29, 2022Buying, Renting, Selling

Want to know the differences between homes for sale in Philadelphia area and the actual sale prices? You will also learn how the homes for rent are being impacted. A…

Have You Checked Your Pa Property Tax Records This Year?

By Carole Henrysen September 6, 2022Homeowners

Want to know how to check your Pa property tax records to know if you are paying too much? You will also learn the difference between tax assessment and the…

Who Gets the Appraisal Report First?

By Carole Henrysen August 30, 2022Buying, Homeowners

The purpose of the the appraisal usually sets the stage for who gets the appraisal report first. There are many reasons that an appraisal is required and as a general…

Why Adding a Bedroom Doesn’t Automatically Add Value to Your House

By Carole Henrysen August 22, 2022Homeowners

Why and when adding a bedroom makes a difference in the value of your home. You might be surprised to learn that adding a bedroom doesn't automatically add value. Additionally,…

3 Important Dates of an Appraisal You Must Know

By Carole Henrysen August 15, 2022Homeowners

Did you know there are 3 important dates of an appraisal? #1 - The Date of Appraisal Inspection This is the day the home appraiser will arrive, measure your house,…

High Value Home Trends are Tricky

By Carole Henrysen August 8, 2022Buying, Homeowners, Realtors, Selling

All markets are not the same and high value home trends often look a bit different. The house sale terms and conditions, how long it takes to sell and the…

I Want to Choose the Appraiser.

By Carole Henrysen August 1, 2022Buying, Homeowners

It's your house (or will be your house) so it makes sense that you would want to choose the appraiser. Sometimes that's possible and sometimes it's not. This answer is…