Category: Appraisal

I wrote this blog– 4 Things I Love About Being a Real Estate Appraiser- 10 years ago!  So much has changed since that time!  We have experienced some very large swings in the market regarding the number of appraisals needed from a very high volume where appraisers couldn’t keep...

Happy Halloween! We wish you a safe and enjoyable Halloween. Enjoy these scary prior posts, just in time for Halloween! The Wylie Ax Murder House- Does Murder Impact the Value of Real Estate? HAUNTED HOUSES, HAUNTED REAL ESTATE Haunted House Adjustments 5 Scary Movies That Describe An Appraiser’s Job...

It’s summer and in some parts of the country it is getting very hot! Here in North Texas we have been in a heat wave, that seems to have no end in sight. Every day this week heat advisories have been issued and it can be challenging to be...

Do you know the story of Candy Montgomery and the ax murder that occurred in Wylie, TX? What happened to the house where it took place? ...

Today is International Women's Day and I wanted to celebrate the female real estate appraisers that have paved the way before me. I am grateful to know so many women in this industry that can offer support and advice. Thank you!!...

   Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both announced earlier this year the implementation of the use of Desktop Appraisals beginning in March.  There has been much discussion and questions regarding these products so I thought I would share some information and thoughts on the topic.  Why would the GSEs...

Happy New Year! As we begin a new year, I wanted to take a moment to discuss what that may mean. It seems that we don’t really hear much about “New Year’s Resolutions” anymore. Perhaps, it’s because they seem to be impossible. I “resolve” to do this or not do that...

Do you need some time off? This past year has been a time like none other. As we dealt with all of the unknowns, worries, and concerns of the pandemic, appraisers were busy. Busier than ever. The recent article from Freddie Mac reporting on appraiser...

If you are like me, you are probably tired of hearing the word “unprecedented”. How many times have we said it or read it this past year? What is another word we can use? Remarkable? Extraordinary? Phenomenal? However we describe it, we are currently experiencing rapidly appreciating real estate...

No this hasn’t suddenly become a fashion blog. This is really for my fellow female appraisers. My apologies guys, some of this might apply to you, but I am really speaking to the gals. The question as to how to dress as an appraiser comes up often so I...