Have you ever heard a Realtor say, “I’m going to look in Area 6 for a house for you”? If you have ever heard that, they are referring to the numbering system we use in Louisville to discuss areas of the city. The map here Read more
This year, we took 15 properties to Jefferson County PVA for tax appeal. My clients hired me to appraise their properties at a current market value and present that information to the PVA Board in an attempt to lower the assessment to market value. Of Read more
I am a residential and commercial appraiser. In the last 6 months, I have started a journey to transform my practice using Artificial Intelligence. How can I not? It’s all anyone is talking about. So, I tried Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. Read more
I recently wrote this Article for Appraisal Buzz’s website, which can be found here, or you can read it below! As short-term rentals (STR) have reshaped the hospitality landscape, real estate professionals face a growing need to accurately value these Read more
If you want to appeal your taxes for the 2026 year, you’ll need to start the process by April 14th at 12pm and be completed by May 18th at 4pm. The link to start your appeal is here: https://jeffersonpva.ky.gov/property-assessment/conference/ Alternatively, contact me to discuss your residential or Read more
I have been appraising for 23 years now. I started in January 2003 during the mortgage boom. At the time, I transitioned the appraisal company I was working for from 35mm cameras to Kodak DC210 digital cameras, one of the first Read more
I was in college when the “World Wide Web” hit. For you young folks, that’s how we referred to the Internet at first. That’s why you’ll see old websites start with www.something.com. I went to a small rural college, so we Read more
Perhaps you’ve seen the latest ad by Andersen Windows & Doors on television. The claim is that adding Andersen Windows to your house increases your home’s value by 15%. As you can see by the graphic from their website, they Read more
As of 2023, the short-term rental market in the United States has seen significant growth, with estimates suggesting there are over 1 million active short-term rental listings across various platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. This number has more than doubled Read more
In recent years, short-term rentals have surged in popularity across the United States, transforming the way people travel and experience new destinations. With platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and HomeAway leading the charge, travelers are increasingly choosing to stay in unique, Read more
