I Want to Choose the Appraiser.
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…
In the Report: What You Should Expect To See
You were prepared for the inspection but, what will be in the report? You have just received an email with your appraisal... and it's so long! Where do you begin…
3 Items You May Need to Repair
There are 3 types of items you may need to repair when getting a home appraisal. The home appraiser comes to your house and the next thing you know you…
Do you Know How to Measure a House?
Do you know how to measure a house seems like a silly question, right? But, there are a lot of misconceptions about what is included in the square footage of…
Take a Closer Look at Your Market
Are you getting a little freaked out by all the mixed messages about the housing market? Not all markets are the same and the newscaster is not a real estate…
What You Need to Know About Divorce Appraisals
Not all home appraisals are the same and it's important to work with an appraiser who is aware of the differences in the reporting process. This post will show you…
How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal
Homeowners always ask me if there is anything they need to do to prepare for a home appraisal. Here are a few quick tips that will make a the process…
Now is the Time to Appeal Philadelphia Real Estate Taxes
Let's talk about how to be proactive because now is the time to appeal Philadelphia Real Estate Taxes. The city of Philadelphia has announced the real estate taxes for 2023…
Now is the Time to Ditch the PMI & Save Money
My eyes pop daily at the inflation rates of basic living expenses.Wouldn't it be great to save hundreds or perhaps thousands of dollars this year? Now is the time to…