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Is It Time to Sell?

October 23, 2025
Do you have a single-family residential rental property in Will, Grundy or Kendall County? Want to know if now is a good time to sell that particular property in that particular market? Get an independent, unbiased appraisal from a very experienced local appraiser who knows how to research and advise
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Privacy

April 8, 2025
As an IL Certified & independent residential appraiser I am not allowed to, and will never, share the results of your appraisal without your permission. Furthermore, I do no give out your contact info without your permission. For example, if you order a report for a personal (non-mortgage) use such
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Occupational Hazard

February 17, 2025
Just came across this while organizing my photo albums. A monstrously large (4-5″) spider I saw while measuring a home in IL during the summer of 2021.
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Fair Cash Offer Advertisements

April 9, 2024
A fair cash offer is not Market Value! It is not consistent with any of the common value definitions such as Market Value, Fair Cash Value, or Liquidation Value. A fair cash offer is whatever the buyer wants to offer you with the word fair added in front of it!
Updated vs. Remodeled
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Updated vs. Remodeled

February 14, 2024
What’s the difference? An updated home has minor modifications to meet current market expectations, improving look and functionality without major structural changes. A remodeled home, however, undergoes significant alterations, potentially including complete replacement of components, relocation of fixtures, or structural changes. Understanding this distinction is crucial for homeowners and buyers.
Redneck Deck
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Redneck Deck

October 24, 2023
Notice this is built on top of two rows of shipping pallets? I’m guessing that is not even close to code. It looks level at least.