Discover the Insurance Factor in Home Value
What Does the “Insurance Factor” Mean? This factor is the growing influence that homeowners insurance premiums, deductibles, roof condition, storm exposure,
Should Sellers Offer Buyer-Agent Compensation?
The way buyer-agent compensation is handled has changed, but the seller still has an important strategic choice to make. Buyer-agent
The Cost of Crime on Property Values
How Does Neighborhood Safety Impact Home Values, Demand, and Investment Potential for Buyers? The Cost of Crime on Property Values
Why AVM’s Like Zillow, Redfin & Others Disagree With Each Other
Interpreting Data Sources & Limitations How Can You Choose The Right Automated Valuation Model? We’ve found so many property owners
Real Estate Watchlists for Executive Orders & Regulatory Changes
Are You Curious About the Latest Watchlists? You Can Track Real Estate Policy Without Doom-Scrolling Real estate policy can change
Find Out the New Rules of Real Estate Negotiation
Find Out the NEW Rules of Real Estate Negotiation
ARE YOU MISSING HOME VALUE? HERE ARE 3 REASONS YOUR HOME ISN’T APPRAISING THE SAME AS IT’S IDENTICALLY SIZED TWIN
Learn why two homes with the same square footage can appraise or sell for very different values based on location, condition, updates, amenities, and buyer demand.
Falling 10-Year Treasury Yield: What It Means for Mortgage Rates and the Housing Market
The recent decline in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has garnered significant attention, particularly due to its implications for mortgage
Why the 10-Year Treasury Note Has Everyone’s Attention — Not Just the Fed
The Federal Reserve sets short-term interest rates through the federal funds rate. These decisions ripple across the economy, impacting everything
Appraising the Shake-Up – Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHFA’s Fresh Direction
From the lens of a real estate appraiser, few institutions cast a wider net across our industry than Fannie Mae