Public Records Changing Home Values

Public Records & Square Footage What Are Public Records? Per Law.com: public records are defined as; any information, minutes, files, accounts or other records, which a governmental body is required to maintain, and which must be accessible to scrutiny by the...

It’s Only Money ! The Square Footage Dilemma

The square footage dilemma. It’s only money, right? Here’s the situation – A simple one story dwelling, basic ranch design. The tax records on this home show two different square footage numbers. Depending on the number you select, it may change the...

Broken Appraisal Process

The Broken Appraisal Process Everyone is clamoring for improved appraisal “quality.” That’s the one key word and the industry seems to be searching for an easy answer; just put more pressure on appraisers to make their reports better. Sounds pretty...

Before You Buy or Sell, Measure First!

Before You Buy or Sell – Measure the House Home buyers and sellers: I don’t want to hear about agent standards and appraisal rules. All I want to know is if I should be worried about square footage, before I buy or sell. So, what’s the answer? The...