by John Tsiaousis | Mar 17, 2024 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog
As a property owner, it’s common to field questions about the legality of apartment units like those in a basement, attic, or coach house. Often, owners are unsure and default to “it was there when I bought the property.” But why does it matter if...
by John Tsiaousis | Jul 12, 2023 | Chicago Appraisal FAQ 5, Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Chicago Home Appraisal FAQ 3
Welcome to our blog post dedicated to unraveling the pronunciation of a name that has left many puzzled: Tsiaousis. As a home appraiser serving the vibrant city of Chicago, Mr. Tsiaousis is well-known for his expertise, but the pronunciation of his name often leaves...
by John Tsiaousis | May 19, 2022 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Chicago Home Appraisal FAQ 3
Clients often ask, “How long is an appraisal good for?” The short answer is that every real estate appraisal value opinion has an effective date. The appraisal’s value estimate is only good for as long as the effective date. The effective date might just be a defined...
by John Tsiaousis | Mar 21, 2022 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Videos
In March, I had the pleasure to join Attorney Peter Olson to talk about family law, divorces and home appraisals. We share insights and learning from our careers on family law and home appraisals during divorces. TRANSCRIPTION: If you’re buying, selling,...
by John Tsiaousis | Nov 8, 2021 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Uncategorized
2 months ago I wrote an article comparing Zillow’s Zestimate program to a regular appraisal process. It’s a common question that comes up and with the real estate market skyrocketing, thought I’d answer the question once and for all. To my dismay, I didn’t...
by John Tsiaousis | Jun 7, 2021 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Uncategorized
It is pretty common knowledge that appraisers should select the most recent home sales as comparables. The question then becomes why would an appraiser use old comps? Fannie Mae Guidelines on Age Comparable Sale First, let’s take a look at what Fannie Mae guidelines...
