Brian is the former the Chairperson of the State of Michigan Real Estate Appraisers Board, and has served as a Subject Matter Expert for the Appraisal Qualification Board.
A startling trend I see more and more in real estate purchases is when the would-be buyer forgoes a home inspection. In this competitive market, would-be buyers do all types of things to…
Read MoreIt is that time of year again where people are buying and selling homes, and refinancing their current mortgages for lower rates. Typically our posts deal with the buying and selling side of…
Read MoreWhat is Cost of Living? Cost of living is the amount of money one needs to be able to afford basic expenses, such as housing, groceries, and transportation, and sustain a certain standard of…
Read MoreToday at the credit union, the teller asked if I had any advice or professional tips for her while buying her first house. It is a pretty straightforward question that I have answered…
Read MoreMy Dad used to tell me growing up “…when I was in my 20s nobody cared for my opinion or sought it out, but after I started law school and became an attorney…
Read MoreNearly 17 years ago, I unexpectedly found myself jobless wih three years of experience and a state appraisal license. I lacked the Certified General credential required to do commercial work, which was not…
Read MoreI’ve been out of residential appraisal for a little while, however my staff does quite a bit of residential appraising. I am also very active with residential appraisers groups…one thing over and over…
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