Are you trying to refinance with your bank or sell your home and the appraisal comes in at a value lower than expected? Perhaps you are in a divorce situation and you believe the value is too low or too high. Or you have an estate situation where you may pay capital gains – what […]
As a certified licensed appraiser, I can perform multi-family appraisals up to and including 4 units. Once the building goes beyond 4 units, it is considered a commercial appraisal and a commercial appraiser would need to complete it. If you are a landlord who wants to sell a multi-family or you are thinking about buying […]
Well, 2020 has been a long and winding road to say the least. No one in January could have predicted the real estate roller coaster that was this year. Despite the horrific tragedies of the pandemic, there has been a silver lining in some areas in real estate. Particularly – the burbs! As a real […]
Appraisers come from all walks of life. Some may have different ideas than others as to how to conduct themselves in a professional manner. It is paramount to always represent my clients (banks, lenders, attorneys, and homeowners) with the utmost respect and professionalism. Here is a detailed list of how appraiser conduct is critically important. […]
As divorce attorneys specializing in family law, the recommendation of a real estate appraiser is often part of the process. Recommending a good appraiser can help make for a smooth process in a time when those involved can be on edge. Knowing what to look for in the appraisal as well as how to question […]
If you are an immigrant who has been working in the United States, own a home and wish to acquire American citizenship, an application must be completed. As part of the process, the Department of Homeland Security requires you to complete an Affidavit of Support. This document is a detailed report of your assets. As […]
Chatham Township and Chatham Borough are highly desirable areas to live in New Jersey. This is due to the commuting proximity to New York City, highly ranked school systems, strollable downtown, and mix of old homes and new construction in a quiet location. Location, as it is often said, is the most important factor in […]
The NJ real estate market has certainly not been alone in being affected by the pandemic. In the Spring of 2020 we saw many homes that were listed pulled off the market and buyers staying put while there was a State mandated ‘stay in place’ order. The NJ real estate market went stagnant for a […]
What would you do if your home was valued $100,000 less than the contract price? I was recently told by a realtor that she had to give up her commission to her client, a builder, because the appraiser measured the home to be quite a bit smaller than the architectural plans. The summation of the […]
Having been through several real estate cycles as a New Providence home appraiser, I have never seen a spring market like this one. Many homes have been pulled off the market due to COVID-19 a.k.a. corona virus. The stay in place mandate generally paused the market for a couple months, however activity is beginning to […]
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