It’s been a while since I’ve written an article. I miss writing and I miss you! So, first of all, thank you for being here to read articles from my blog! I’ve relied heavily on guest bloggers for a while, and so I’d like to also thank all of my guest bloggers who have provided meaningful content. I know most of my readers are interested in appraisal and real estate-related topics. So, here’s one for you… Zillow data! I’ve written about Zillow in the past. Primarily about how unreliable their Zestimates can be. While that’s true, Zillow does provide some great data. However, before you rely on ..read more

Hello everyone! I hope you all have been doing good and hanging in there. The real estate market has been on a crazy ride for the past few years. You may be wondering where in the world I’ve been. Did I go dark? Did I give up on blogging and podcasting? The answer is no. However, over the past year, my business has been changing rapidly as I shift away from lending work to non-lender work as my primary business. Frankly, much of my work has been time-consuming for many reasons, including trying to measure different markets in this interesting time. Anyhow, I’ve missed blogging and I’m sorry fo ..read more

Hello! I hope you’re having a great summer! Plumbing may be the last thing on your mind right now. If you’re like me, you put off plumbing work until the winter months when there is less to do outside. At least in Cleveland anyway. However, plumbing is a big part of our lives, on many levels. When it comes to plumbing, there are things we can do to save money and avoid future problems. In this post, I welcome guest blogger Ilan Abutbul, who is the CEO of California Hi-Tech Plumbing Corp. In this article, he shares some things to keep in mind when it comes to plumbing efficiency and tips for av ..read more

Hello friends! I’m playing catch-up on blogs with the help of my guest bloggers. I’m working on more of my own articles that will be posted soon. I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. In this article, she shares some tips for relocating after facing personal challenges. Relocating is not easy. But it can be successful. I hope you enjoy June’s article! Moving to a new city can be both challenging and exciting! For many individuals, moving to a new city presents an opportunity to start over and leave behind a challenging past. Whether y ..read more

Hello, friends! I’m still playing catch-up from June. So, here is another article from guest blogger Ashley Rodriguez. In this article, she discusses some things to consider before buying land. I hope you enjoy her article! Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com Buying land is a significant investment, and it requires the careful consideration of several factors before you proceed. As we have seen in recent years, the world is facing unprecedented changes, such as climate change, economic volatility, and social instability, which have a significant impact on land prices and availability. The cha ..read more

Hello! I hope you’re having a great summer! I am behind on my blogging for June. To get caught up, I have some returning guest bloggers who wrote some articles that I think you might enjoy. This week, I welcome back Ashley Rodriguez. In this article, she shares some pest control tips and tricks. I hope you find them useful! Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Pests continue to be a major concern for homeowners and business owners alike. From pesky rodents and insects to more serious issues like termites and bed bugs, there are a variety of pests that can just be a nuisance to your property and pose ..read more

I was talking to a real estate agent recently who said that her sellers are scared about a significant downturn in the market and missing out on the higher values. The agent went on to mention that many people she knows would like to sell their home but are afraid of not finding another one because inventory levels are so low. Both fears are understandable. As the following data reflects, we’re not seeing a downturn in the market in terms of prices or demand. However, being afraid to find another home to buy is a real concern! Let’s take a look at what’s going on in Cuyahoga County. In April ..read more

Hello friends! With a shortage of housing inventory persisting, some are resorting to building their own home. But to do so, you need land. This week, I welcome back guest blogger, Ashley Rodriguez with bins4less, who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. I hope you enjoy it! Buying land can be a complicated and sometimes tiring process for an individual to take on all by themselves. However, you don’t have to. If you decide to use a realtor it can make the experience much smoother, much easier and ultimately far better for you as a buyer. Join us in this article as we discuss ..read more

Hello friends! I hope you’re doing well! Are you staging a home, or just looking to freshen up your place? This week I welcome back guest blogger Ashley Rodriguez, with bins4less, who wrote this article for me to share with you. She shares some things to think about regarding traditional wall art. I hope you enjoy this article! Decorating your living room with traditional wall art is a great way to infuse some personality and character into your home. However, it’s easy to make mistakes when buying traditional wall art that can detract from the overall look and feel of your living room. In th ..read more

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? With a few quick online searches, in most areas, you can find the parcel number, legal description, and even some potentially comparable sales. Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value? Not professional appraisers. The research and analysis that a well-trained professional appraiser can provide you with will include important inform ..read more