property value: Can Street Name Affect Market Value? - 01/21/16 11:14 PM
House shopping is a big job with lots of moving parts. Buyers usually realize that they must consider more than the house alone...  The immediate neighbors, the neighborhood, and the schools can bear a significant impact on the property value.
 
Photo Credit: Vincent Disanza
 
Our friend, Vinny Disanza, is both a licensed agent and Certified Residential Appraiser in California. He frequently shares interesting and unusual tidbits from situations he encounters in his daily field work. We've learned a lot from Vinny through the years, and this recent question really grabbed follower attention.
Can street name negatively affect market value?
The short answer is yes. Vinny explains … (5 comments)

property value: Property Stigmata - 05/17/15 07:05 PM
While the word "Stigmata" may prompt images of of Rupert Wainwright's 1999 horror flick, Buyers and Sellers should be aware that certain property conditions could leave a mark on property value.
The word 'stigma' is defined as "a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation" (Dictionary.com). The plural form of the word is 'stigmata'.
What Is A Property Stigma?
A property stigma is a condition that lowers the actual or perceived value of the subject property due to adverse conditions or tragic events that have occurred on the property - but not relating to the property itself. Disclosure requirements vary from … (8 comments)

property value: Which Home Improvements Add The Most Value in Dallas, Texas? - 01/13/15 11:00 PM
Are you considering big-ticket repair items or other home improvements, but worry if you will ever recoup your expenses?
www.costvsvalue.com is a great website resource that homeowners can use to help make these decisions and better understand what they could potentially get back out of their repairs and upgrades when they sell their home.  The site compares average costs for 36 poular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 102 U.S. Markets, and publish annual reports noting trends in ROI, comparing them at local, regional, and national levels for mid-range and upscale finish outs.
Dying to know the 2015 … (5 comments)