As an appraiser, I see a lot of houses. Some people are very organized and have a list ready for me on all of the renovations and repairs they’ve completed since they owned the home. It can included names of Read more…
As a commercial real estate appraiser, I talk to commercial real estate developers, brokers, property owners and other appraisers. Generally, I hear about most development before its announced to the public. Also, we conduct daily research on new land sales, Read more…
In the recent National Housing Forecast for 2017 by Realtor.com, Joe Kirchner made a number of predictions. Millennials and baby boomers will dominate the market for the next 10 years. I completely agree, as the staggering numbers of Americans hitting Read more…
Our firm provides appraisals for commercial real estate in Louisville and southern Indiana. Recently, Louisville’s highway system dramatically changed with the opening of two new bridges: Lewis & Clark Bridge and Abraham Lincoln Bridge. The bridges alter the main linkages Read more…
Our firm appraises farms in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Our focus is generally on smaller family farms. Recently I inspected a farm in Spencer County outside of Taylorsville, Kentucky and saw this cabin. It’s a late 1800’s log cabin with Read more…
Inventory of single-family homes is a big issue in Louisville. No inventory for buyers simply means they have to go elsewhere for housing. Apartments are the natural choice in that situation. Here’s an example. In January 2015, in Area 6 Read more…
In an article by Bonnie Sinnock on 1/9/2017, there was mention of 21-day closing times. I’ve also been seeing commercials for RocketMortgage, which is QuickenLoans new product. Their promise is for instant approval and ‘rocket-fast’ closing on your refinance or Read more…
Bell Ferris is seeking a Kentucky Certified General Appraiser to complete commercial appraisal assignments beginning in January 2017. Candidate must hold current certification and have experience with commercial properties in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Certified Residential candidates seeking to achieve Read more…
I am going through the process of selling my personal home. As an appraiser, who has walked through thousands and thousands of homes in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, I know the importance of marketing your home and knowing your audience. Read more…
Amanda Helfrich, an appraiser at Bell Ferris recently received her MAI designation in May 2016. The MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute is arguably the most difficult and prestigious designations in the professional real estate appraisal industry. The designation requires Read more…
