by Lane Duplechin | Uncategorized
Determining the living area of a home can be somewhat challenging in real estate. Currently, there is not one nationally-recognized standard for measurement that every appraiser must follow. This can create challenges when measuring a home to list for sale, or when...
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by Lane Duplechin | Home Values
I’m sure you’ve heard the question, “What are the first three rules of real estate?” The answer that many real estate professionals will tell you is “Location, Location, Location.” While this may be true, when it comes to valuing your home, appraisers typically use...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Real Estate Expert
One thing that I hear sellers say often is, the house down the street sold for “X”, therefore the value of my house is worth “X”, or something very close to “X”. While this statement could hold some truth in a newer cookie cutter subdivision, it is almost never true...
by Lane Duplechin | Real Estate Expert
The real estate market is constantly changing. There are some sub markets in the Lafayette area that have declined in the last few years, while others have remained stable. If you are thinking about listing your property for sale, it is important to know how your...
