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29 May Selling in Auburn, Grass Valley, or Nevada City? A Pre-Listing Appraisal Can Help

Posted at 10:50h in Appraisal Services Offered, Appraisal Services Offerred, Appraisal Topics, Educational, Miscellaneous, Placer county by Bryan Lynch 0 Comments

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A pre-listing appraisal helps set realistic expectations and minimize surprises during the selling process. I regularly provide both pre- and post-listing appraisals to give homeowners and real estate agents a neutral, third-party opinion of value. Sometimes, a homeowner may simply want an objective valuation before...

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12 Mar FAQ Appraisal Questions

Posted at 09:26h in Appraisal Services Offered, Appraisal Topics, Educational by Bryan Lynch 0 Comments

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Below are some common questions asked surrounding obtaining a real estate appraisal. 1) What does having an appraisal mean? It means hiring a professional licensed appraiser that is giving an independent, unbiased assessment of a property’s fair market value. 2) What is the purpose of an appraisal? The purpose...

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09 Feb Real Estate Blog: The Impact of Non Potable Water

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It seems once or twice a year, I'll receive an appraisal assignment that appears to be a typical acreage property assignment. I'll go through the normal pre inspection research, pull possible comparables, etc. then come to find out when arriving at the property that the...

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28 Apr Benefits of an Estate Trust

Posted at 10:18h in Appraisal Topics, Educational, Miscellaneous by Bryan Lynch 2 Comments

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While losing a loved one can be a very emotional and difficult time for everyone, it is prudent to determine value of property at the date of death for estate tax purposes between heirs and beneficiaries. The appraisal can be retrospective meaning an appraisal can...

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23 Feb Pre and Post Listing Appraisal Benefits

Posted at 08:38h in Appraisal Services Offered, Educational by Bryan Lynch 2 Comments

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More recently, real estate agents and homeowners have hired a real estate appraiser as a 3rd party to gain a neutral opinion of the property in question.   Here are some pre-listing and post-listing appraisal benefits. Advantages of a Pre-Listing Appraisal- 1) The real estate agent and...

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20 Jan Real Estate Outlook in 2016

Posted at 09:28h in Appraisal Topics, Auburn Market Trends, Educational, Market Trends, Roseville Market Trends by Bryan Lynch 2 Comments

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So what is in store for real estate in 2016?  The surrounding markets were active in 2015 with prices at the very least stable if not trending upward at some point during year. Of course every local neighborhood varied in price appreciation. So, will prices...

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05 Nov A Look at Auburn Real Estate

Posted at 08:43h in Auburn Market Trends, Educational, Market Statistics, Market Trends by Bryan Lynch 1 Comment

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As we enter the fall real estate season, the real estate market often shifts into a slower period. Based upon current data, the Auburn real estate market looks to remain healthy overall heading into the final two months of 2015. Here is a brief breakdown...

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19 Oct New FHA guidelines impacting Appraisers, Agents, and Homeowners

Posted at 12:24h in Appraisal Topics, Educational, FHA appraisal information by Bryan Lynch 1 Comment

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As some may have heard and experienced recently, FHA guidelines have changed this past September. These changes will impact real estate appraisers, agents and homeowners.  From an appraisal standpoint, they have modified the word "inspection" to "observation" but after reviewing the new guidelines, it looks...

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21 Apr Real Estate 1st Quarter 2015 Overview: Placer, Sacramento, Nevada Counties

Posted at 07:17h in Appraisal Topics, Educational, FHA appraisal information, Market Statistics, Market Trends by Bryan Lynch 0 Comments

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As a sports enthusiast, one time of year that I love following is college basketball's march madness. I'm not even a huge college basketball fan, but I enjoy following the bracket and taking part in a few competitions among friends for fun. The format of...

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16 Feb 2015 Real Estate Off and Running!

Posted at 23:18h in Educational, Market Statistics, Market Trends by Bryan Lynch 0 Comments

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The real estate market in 2015 has started off with much enthusiasm and the feel of an early active spring is upon us. While there are a variety of factors contributing to these market trends, interest rates trending downward is certainly a KEY factor (see...

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