Practical guides for Twin Cities homeowners from a 25-year local appraiser.
The closet myth is one of the most repeated claims in Twin Cities real estate - and it's wrong. Here's what Minnesota actually requires for a room to count as a legal bedroom.
Tax AppealHow to research your assessed value using free city tools, understand the appeal timeline, and decide whether a professional appraisal is worth the investment.
DivorceTiming, valuation dates, joint vs. separate appraisals, property access, and how to challenge a value — a practical guide from a Twin Cities appraiser with 25 years of divorce appraisal experience.
PMI RemovalThe critical difference between state-chartered and federally-chartered lenders, and how Minnesota law can save you thousands in PMI payments years earlier than federal rules.
DivorceWhy a CMA isn't enough, when to hire one appraiser vs. two, the date of valuation trap, and what actually works when challenging an appraisal.
FHAThe most common FHA issues in Minneapolis-St. Paul homes, a simple checklist to pass on the first visit, and how a $20 oversight can cost you $200.