We are fortunate to have a company that sends us quarterly PDF Appraisal Reports on the Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs comparing the current quarter sales statics this year to last year at the same time. This report is very comprehensive and will give you the same information that the … [Read more...]
The Chicagoland Quarterly Housing Report, Buffalo Grove, Libertyville, Long Grove, Palatine, and Vernon Hills Market Update
Home Values in Lake and Cook County
I had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine who is a licensed appraiser for 24 years this past weekend regarding the appraisal process today, and how they are determining value when there usually are no  property comparables to justify our sales. I could go into the long … [Read more...]
Banking and Appraisals in My Opinion
I typically do not express my opinion on line however most of you are really not aware as to what is now going on in the banking industry and we need to speak out. It is now a mandatory rule that bank appraisers  can not  contact the listing  agent for information regarding the … [Read more...]

