Dec 9, 2016 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Home buyers are willing to pay more for extra features/improvements/upgrades (such as a pool, a new roof, a tennis court) …. But how do appraisers value those improvements? The answers may surprise you. They surprised all of the Realtors in our offices!...
Nov 29, 2012 | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, IN THE NEWS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS
4th in a 4 part series of blog articles submitted by guest contributor, Philip Spool: “If you are either buying or selling a house and the appraiser comes in lower than the contract price, consider the appraiser’s restrictions if you are getting a loan from a...
Nov 27, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS
Written by contributing author, Philip Spool, ASA … part of a 4 part series… “Why Appraisals and Contract Prices Don’t Mesh .. Current Appraisal Dilemma”: “Those appraisers that are still in business...
Nov 26, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS, SELLER'S ADVICE
Several recent appraisal catastrophies almost derailed a handful of home sales for our buyers and sellers. Keeping those transactions on track took effort and creativity. Appraisal issues are way too common! Wondering why? Phil Spool, an appraiser who writes for...
Jan 30, 2010 | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS
Contributed by Phil Spool – Tax Appraiser and Contributing Writer for MiamiRealEstateCafe PREPARE FOR TAX YEAR 2010 NOW. While your tax assessment notice (TRIM) will not be made available to you until this August, now is the time to prepare for a possible tax...