divorce and residential appraisal
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The Home Buying and Divorce Intersection: Residential and Divorce Appraiser’s Take

Great big illusory dreams of residential home buying plague us all. In our society we’re encouraged to update, buy/sell, improve and fantasize about our dream homes in order to contribute to the economy. As a residential appraiser, I jump…
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Appraisal as a Solution

  Have you ever been stuck in a rut? Maybe you’ve felt that the only way to solve your current problems, is to come up with a brilliant and unconventional master plan. Not all of us have the brilliance and boldness of, say, one of…

4 Questions to Ask Yourself before Buying a House

Before buying a house, there are a litany of questions you could considering asking yourself. A lot of sources will tell you that the best thing to do for your decision making is to create an elaborate spreadsheet with financial goals and barriers…
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5 Important Real Estate Terms You Need to Know

Industry lingo takes a while to become fluent in, no matter the industry. The fake-it-till-you-make-it routine can work like a charm, but, it can also backfire. Sometimes, we can get stuck nodding and smiling for so long, we don’t find out…

5 Commonly Used Home Buy/Sell Terms

Everyone has a different way of approaching decision making. Your own approach is often based off of you personality type and temperament. Some of us dive in head first to a new situation or decision, giving all our energy to the task and project…

House Hunting Pro Tips

House hunting affects the adrenaline levels of the house hunter. Tips for house hunters are very helpful in the face of the rush and excitement of buying a new house. The prospect of missing out on ‘the one’, the raw human instinct to cultivate…

Curb Appeal

  Imagine finding yourself driving through a neighborhood that entices all your dream home ideals to waken. Each house has some unidentifiable charm, a little hint of magic, inviting and serene or an exciting aesthetic. As you drive through…
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Historical Bay Area

What is all the pomp and ceremony surrounding our beloved San Jose, San Francisco and Bay area? Aside from the tech companies, small-medium sized businesses and excellent schools, there’s something else that draws people to our western shore. Just…

Real Estate Faux Pas: Things that Go Wrong with Real Estate Sales

Cross and Dot those Letters: Document Errors It’s a constant battle to remember to check the tiny details and syntax of each and every document we participate in, especial when managing real estate. Imagine making it to the finish line…

Common Myths About the Home Buying Process.

Here is a great infographic the Huffington Post have posted on Common Myths About the Home Buying Process. Check it out here. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-s-bunton/infographic-common-myths-_b_4912796.html?ir=HuffPost+Home