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The Cost Approach

April 27, 2010

The Cost Approach is the second approach an Appraiser can use in making a determination of value. There are two ways to determine the cost: reproduction cost or replacement cost. Reproduction is the exact replication of the house using the same materials, etc. Replacement is the cost to replace the house using today’s materials, etc less accrued depreciation.

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Appraisal Facts or Fictions?

April 2, 2010

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Buyer Be Aware!!

March 25, 2010

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“Be Aware“, not “Beware”!!
It is important to be aware of the property you want to purchase. There’s a long standing adage “location, location, location…”. This is true, but it is only the first part of the process. This part is primarily subjective to the buyer. They need to determine what [...]

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Decisions, Decisions….Buy, Rent, Lease!!

March 23, 2010

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More and more, people that are trying to sell their houses are finding that even though they have a nice property, live in a nice area, have reduced their asking price, have good input (either by use of a REA or their diligence as a FSBO) they are still not able to [...]

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What’s on Your Mind?

March 20, 2010

I know, I know…. another Survey!! This time however it is for You. A SHORT one I promise!!
We truly want to know… what do you want to talk about, what information do you want to see included, how can we assist you, etc. We want you coming back. How better to do that than to [...]

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Spring is Just Around the Corner!!

March 8, 2010

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Spring is the time of year that generally offers new hope to peoples’ outlook… kind of a new look at life! The Charlotte area is not accustomed to the type of winter we had this year, so it may very well be a time that means more today than a few years ago. The economic indicators [...]

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Know the Answer Before You Ask the Question!!

March 3, 2010

The more you know the better off you’ll be…. It’s not who you know, but what you know…. sound familiar?
Well people today seem to have taken these seriously… they want to do it themselves because “if you want things done right…”. Seriously, it may be for many reasons, but they are finding a wealth of information on the internet to enable them to [...]

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For Sale By Owner

February 17, 2010

For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is increasingly becoming a popular vehicle to attempt selling a home. It’s the real estate version of DIY (Do It Yourself) that has inspired the types of stores like Lowes and Home Depot (either of which can help the FSBO enthusiast as well).
The main reasons for going the FSBO route are somewhat obvious – lower [...]