by Taylor Hughes | Jul 22, 2019 | Articles
Everybody makes mistakes. Sometimes it’s hard to catch yourself in the act, so we’re here to remind you of common violations that occur in the appraisal world, and tips on how to avoid them. A mistake here and there is understandable, but continuing to make them will...
by Taylor Hughes | Jul 19, 2019 | Articles
There are many risks in running a business, so it’s better to be safe than sorry. Anything could happen. Take for example, what happened at CoesterVMS. An appraiser at the company had his private email hacked by his own boss, Brian Coester himself. To avoid situations...
by Taylor Hughes | Jul 12, 2019 | Industry News
On June 20, 2019, Congress held a hearing under the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services called “What’s Your Home Worth? A Review of the Appraisal Industry.” The hearing was supposed to discuss solutions on topics such as: De Minimis Threshold for FRTs,...
by Taylor Hughes | Jul 3, 2019 | Articles
We’ve all seen those lists of “Best and Worst Places to Live”, and while we may have our own opinions, there are several factors that go into determining these lists. Things like crime, income, education, job market, and more can all play a part in where is to be...
by Taylor Hughes | Jun 17, 2019 | Articles
Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are growing more and more popular. The rental business that used to be limited to commercial properties like hotels is now spreading to residential homes. With sites like Airbnb and other home sharing services, it is relatively easy to either...
