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Lakefront Appraiser of 25 Years. Mary knows the Lake! Don't make a mistake an hire someone who does not understand Lake Site Values.
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2008
Positive Media, we all need to contact all of our local media folks if we have any upswing in showing activity, sales or pending sales this past week or month or months. Active rain is also its own form of media. Are you sick and tired of hearing all the negative press about the real estate mark...
05/31/2008
It has been very interesting for me as a real estate Appraiser to read the Blogs of those real estate agents who wind up with the most comments and therefore more exposure on this site from the active rain community. It really surprised me to find out the Blogs that received the most comments for...
05/31/2008
Many homeowners have manufactured homes as their primary residence. They are popular in many areas of the country and represent a growing market. This market began in the 1950's starting with single wide residences from 350 to 550 square feet. Today most of the new manufactured homes are double a...
05/31/2008
CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 1 & 2, REFER BACK TO THOSE BLOGS, PLEASE! Other items under quality of construction is lighting and floor coverings. Do you have hardwood floors, tile, marble or vinyl. Is the carpet plush, berber, sculptured or shag. Do you have upgraded fixtures. As far as the bathrooms a...
05/21/2008
Check out this interview with the DNR on our Corps of Engineers Lake, it is all about BOATING safety, PWC's etc. While some information is in relation to Lake Lanier here in GA, it includes loads of good BASIC information for any boater or jet skiier on any water body. Check it out and please ta...
05/20/2008
Lakefront Radio interviewed Aqualand Marina, largest inland Marina in the World. If you like shows about lakefront living, real estate or business, you may want to listen to this new radio show online. www.lakefrontradio.com Be safe on the lake everyone this weekend!
05/20/2008
We are asked this question frequently, so I thought I would post a Blog about it. This one will be short. The answer at least here in Georgia is NO and I suspect all states are the same way?? Sometimes people hesitate to get their home appraised as they think we send a copy to the tax assessor, w...
05/20/2008
To facilitate the appraisal process, it's beneficial to have these documents ready for the appraiser: A survey of the house and land Information on the latest purchase of the property in the last 3 years Most recent real estate tax bill and or legal description of the property Home inspection re...
05/11/2008
I have to tell you about a terrific way for you to get the exposure you are looking for and network with some high profile movers and shakers in the media, PR and advertising world. http://www.helpareporter.com/ Help a reporter out website was developed by Peter Shankman, he is a very high profi...
05/10/2008
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If you are involved in lakefront real estate, this show may be very interesting to you. This type of real estate ownership allows many to enjoy the ultimate luxury lake home experience for a "fraction of the cost". This interview discusses all the particulars of fractional ownership, which is NO...
05/10/2008
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