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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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Appraisal Scope of Work

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
Appraisal Scope of Work FNMA/FHLMC Related

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
Funny Stuff

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.
Appraisal Scope of Work FNMA/FHLMC Related

New FNMA Standard = Lower Values

June 20, 2023
FNMA & FHLMC’s recent decision to require the use of the ANSI residential measuring standard will result in lower (and less accurate) value estimates for many home owners and more delay and confusion in an industry already besot with scope of work increases and lender overlays.
You Decide
Funny Stuff

You Decide

June 12, 2019
Should a large hissing snake by the back door count as a home alarm system?