The popcorn is gone! Chip and Joanna would be so proud of me. The popcorn is gone! Well . . . it is almost gone. It’s gone from MOST of the ceilings on the main floor of our house. We just have our entryway, hearth room, and laundry room left to scrape on the […]
An Honest Review of Opendoor
Opendoor seems to be quite the topic of conversation these days. Is this the stress-free real estate model of the future? Or is the ibuyer model simply a gimmick? There are many Opendoor reviews online which are not favorable. I felt compelled to investigate further. The big sell of Opendoor is the […]
My First Rental House – Heaven or Hell??
I was 30 years old. My house was paid off, I had $90,000 in cash, and I was ready to step foot in the real estate market and buy my first rental house. “Don’t do it. Renters will tear up your house and you’ll lose your shirt.” was the advice of the […]
5 Common Appraisal Questions Answered
This article was originally posted on DWSlaterCo on February 07, 2018 Even though it is still winter and it is a bit icy outside as I type, it appears that the market activity in our area has already started to heat up. As we get ready for the busy spring selling season, I thought […]
Low Appraisal vs. Bad Appraisal
In the arena of home valuation, the term “Low Appraisal” is perceived as a synonym for a “Bad Appraisal”. Yet these two terms are unrelated. An appraisal with a value that is lower than what was anticipated by the home owner or one that is below a purchase contract price does not mean it […]
10 tips from an Appraiser for a stress free appraisal inspection
The appraisal is often a stressful element in a real estate sale as it can sometimes throw a serious wrench in the transaction occurring as planned. Here’s a handy Consumer Guide to getting ready for your home appraisal inspection. When an appraisal comes in lower than the agreed upon sales price, the buyers and sellers […]
