The Archive
Lessons from three decades in the field. Thoughts on value creation, appraisal craft, and the things most people overlook.
What Your Home's Story Says About You
Every home tells a story. The question is whether it's the story you intended, and whether that story creates value.
The Comparable Sale Myth
If every home is unique, then why do we value them by looking at other homes? The answer is more nuanced than you think.
Why Zillow Got It Wrong, Again
Zillow lost half a billion dollars trusting its own algorithm. Here's what that tells us about the limits of automated valuation.
The Charcoal Grey House
A tri-level in a middle-class neighborhood that sold far above comps. Why? Because someone decided it deserved a name.
Naming Your Home
The moment you name your home, something shifts. It stops being an address and becomes a project. An identity. A commitment.
A Thousand Front Doors
After three decades of stepping onto porches, you start to notice patterns. Most of them have nothing to do with square footage.