appraiser: IVPI Impact - 04/01/08 12:51 PM
There are considerable changes being proposed for our industry... I do have a question I have not been able to solve for..... It is my understanding that appraisers will be required to join IVPI to receive orders in '09.
What does this mean for appraisal companies that have appraisers working for them? Will … (12 comments)
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appraiser: Don't Be Alarmed - 11/21/07 04:21 PM
I read a news report today that early warning sirens will be be tested weekly beginning November 28 Through January 30.
"The Frisco Fire Department will begin sounding its Outdoor Warning Siren system every Wednesday at noon beginning November 28 through January 30. The weekly, audible tests are necessary to ensure the sirens are … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Do Costs Always Equal Value? - 11/21/07 08:44 AM
As the real estate market takes a course correction homeowners are realizing that their home improvement costs are not always reflected in the value of their home.. Generally speaking, remodeling a kitchen or bathroom may bring the greatest return on a homeowners investment. However, some custom improvements can actually detract from the value. These are … (5 comments)
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appraiser: You Don't Have To Touch It To Feel It - 10/28/07 08:15 PM
Have you ever stood in front of two products in a grocery store fretting over features, promises, prices per ounce?? All in all making a 20-30 cent decision and then pop into a Starbucks and spend $4.29 on a White Mocha Frappuccino and not think anything of it? How can we … (9 comments)
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appraiser: Innovative Teen Justice Program to Hold Court in Frisco - 10/25/07 07:20 PM
I learned today that Collin County's Teen Court will open for business in Frisco this month. This program ia a countywide, peer-based justice program for area teenagers. The inaugural session was on Oct. 18, 2007, at Justice of the Peace Mike Yarbrough's Precinct 4 courtroom.
Teen Court is a judicial system with adult … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Late Night Ordinance Suspended in Frisco - 10/24/07 08:33 PM
I learned today that the City of Frisco's 'Late Night Hours' ordinance has been suspended until Frisco voters have a chance to decide whether alcohol should be served until 2 a.m.
On October 16, the Frisco City Council voted 4 to 3 against repealing the 'Late Night Hours' ordinance approved August 22, 2007.
For more … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Family Night at Solaré - 10/24/07 08:17 PM
Just outside the gates of Starwood on 10/25/2007 !!Enjoy a family night with Jeff, a local magician. Jeff will be performing on Thursdays. Come out with your family for a great time. Solare is located in the Kroger Shopping Center at Lebannon and Legacy.Location: Solaré Spa and Café 4851 Legacy Dr., Ste 606 Frisco, TX 75034 … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Pumpkins on the Prairie in Frisco - 10/24/07 08:13 PM
Grace Avenue United Methodist Church has an annual pumpkin patch known as Pumpkins on the Prairie. The event takes place on their church grounds located at 3521 Main Street in Frisco, Texas from October 7, 2007 through October 30, 2007.
The Pumpkin patch hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00pm until … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Lake Kiowa Lodge Goes WiFi - 10/24/07 07:32 PM
As a proud Lake Kiowa resident I thought I would share exciting news! The Lake Kiowa Lodge has always been a great place to go. But now it is also an Internet Hot Spot. The entire Lodge is now Wi-Fi (802.11G) enabled, courtesy of the Computer Club, which donated the equipment … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Newsweek Recognizes AR Blog - 10/20/07 04:49 PM
I am excited to share a rather unique AR experience.
A few weeks ago I posted on Active Rain that we have decided that it is the right time in life to downsize our home. The post was simply called We Are Downsizing
A few days later I received a phone call from … (58 comments)
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appraiser: Rally for the Cure - Lake Kiowa - 10/20/07 11:19 AM
As a proud homeowner at Lake Kiowa I want to share the tremndous support of the Lake Kiowa Womens Golf Association. (WGA) This October the ladies raised of $75,000 for the Rally for the Cure!
It is my belief that this is one of the largest golf outing for such a special … (1 comments)
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appraiser: Starwood's Stewarts Crossing Yard of the Month! - 10/20/07 11:09 AM
As a proud resident of Starwood, located in Frisco, Teas. I want to announce the winners of the October, 2007 Yard of the Month. Congratualtions to Kelly & William Flynn who live on Van Horn Lane in Stewarts Crossing.
Congratulations Flynn Family on helping to make the Starwood community beautifulbb!!
-Meg Stewart, Reliable Appraisal
Can be … (0 comments)
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appraiser: We Are Downsizing! - 09/30/07 10:05 AM
Well, we have made the decision to downsize! It is the right time in life! I thought I would use Active Rain to share our listing...
Listing ID # 10703417Price: $999,900Bedrooms: 4 BRBaths: 4 full BA 1 1/2 BA 5025 Sq. Ft.Year Built: 2001Property Type: Resale HomeArchitecture: TRADITIONAL Location: Frisco, TX
OVERSIZED … (10 comments)
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appraiser: Frisco Fire Safety Town - 09/30/07 09:39 AM
As a proud resident of Frisco, Texas I invite you to learn more about the Frisco Fire Safety Town. The Fire Safety Town is a very unique way to interactively teach children overall safety.
The Fire Safety Town includes scaled homes that are built by the same homebuilders who build Frisco area … (1 comments)
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appraiser: The Villas of Starwood Yard October 2006 Yard of the Month - 04/08/07 10:36 AM
The October 2006 Starwood Yard of the Month belongs to Jack and Julie Haynes. The Haynes family resides in The Villas of Star Trail. The Yard of the Month Committee liked the variety of native plants and flowers and the mixture of red and white colors throughout the lawn. The tall … (0 comments)
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appraiser: The Falls of Starwood February 2007 Yard of the Month - 04/08/07 10:28 AM
Spring is in the air and this beautiful lawn proves the Groundhog was wrong. The February 2007 Starwood Yard of the Month belongs to Dawn Goode and James Farr. They reside in The Falls Village. The Yard of the Month Committee loved the variety of plants and trees and the abundance … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Proactively Control the Experience of Your Client - 03/02/07 05:51 PM
We all need to be good stewards of our business and part of that is being able to work in harmony with our existing clients. Keeping existing clients is much more efficient than the costs of attracting new ones. Our continued focus should be in proactively controlling the experience of existing clients and making … (2 comments)
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appraiser: Lake Kiowa - Keep in the Back of Your Mind - 02/14/07 08:49 PM
Lake Kiowa - Keep in the Back of Your Mind
Last year I had the good fortune of first learning then purchasing a lake house on Lake Kiowa. Located only 45 minutes North of Frisco, (90 minutes from downtown Dallas) Lake Kiowa is a great location for a weekend home. Lake Kiowa … (2 comments)
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appraiser: Appraiser Directory Assistance - 02/14/07 11:09 AM
Appraiser Directories
I was hoping to gain a better understanding of the experiences you may have with "pay-into" apprasier directories. They seem to be a dime a dozen. I have been contacted lately by 2 or 3. They position themselves as start-ups and offer a chance for a "high on the … (10 comments)
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