Cornerstone Appraisal

Phoenix metro area Appraiser with over 28 years of experience #appraiser #realestate #phoenix #appraisal #residentialappraiser

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🏡 Monday Market Minute

The Greater Phoenix housing market has changed over the past 18 months—but one trend has remained remarkably consistent:

Median home prices have continued to show resilience.

While buyers have more choices than they did a few years ago, well-priced homes in desirable locations continue to command strong values.

As an appraiser, one thing I see every day is that real estate is hyper-local. Two neighborhoods just a few miles apart can experience very different market trends.

That's why relying on current market data—not headlines—is essential when making real estate decisions.

Know the Value. Make Informed Decisions.

#MondayMarketMinute #PhoenixRealEstate #ArizonaRealEstate #HomeValues #RealEstateAppraisal #MesaAZ #GilbertAZ #ScottsdaleAZ #CornerstoneAppraisal

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An increasing inventory of homes on the market signals a fundamental shift from a seller's market to a more balanced market. It generally means buyer leverage is rising, competition is cooling, and price growth is stabilizing or softening.

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When someone passes away, one question often becomes critically important:

"What was the home worth on the date of death?"

The answer isn't today's value, the county assessor's value, or an online estimate.

A Date-of-Death Appraisal determines the property's fair market value as of the date of death and is commonly used for:

• Estate administration
• Probate proceedings
• IRS reporting and stepped-up basis
• Fair distribution among heirs
Unlike a current appraisal, a retrospective appraisal requires researching the market as it existed on that specific date—including comparable sales, market conditions, and buyer activity.
After nearly 30 years appraising homes throughout Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila Counties, I've learned that these assignments are about more than determining value—they're about providing clarity and confidence during an important time for families.
If you have questions about a Date-of-Death Appraisal, I'm always happy to help.

Know the Value. Make Informed Decisions.

Eric Ranta
Cornerstone Appraisal
📍 Serving Maricopa, Pinal & Gila Counties
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A professional appraisal is more than just a number.

It's an independent, data-driven opinion of value that helps homeowners, attorneys, Realtors, lenders, and families make confident decisions.

Whether you're buying, selling, settling an estate, navigating a divorce, removing PMI, or appealing property taxes, a credible appraisal provides clarity—not guesswork.

Proudly serving Maricopa, Pinal & Gila Counties with nearly 30 years of residential appraisal experience.

Know the value. Make informed decisions.

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@tacobellcare You can't always get what you want 🙄

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Do you ever wonder how accurate that Zestimate is? This is an excellent artile written by @SacAppraiser https://t.co/MVqKQC2rFd

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@SacAppraiser Is it one of the big investors from 2010-2012 like Waypoint (I think they changed names) or Treehouse?

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Appraisers and Agents, be careful out there. The world is full of mayhem.

[Inman @Inman]

Illinois police said the man stunned the agent in an attempt to sexually assault her in an empty bedroom of the house. https://t.co/wgh6wN2fSj

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Are you paying to much for your real estate taxes? @PLAppraisal shares consulting tips on the process.

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Federal Securities and Exchange Commission: National Support for Real Estate Appraisals and Appraisers - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/ABwgOyyxaF via @Change

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What happens when 30 state appraiser organizations stand up together?A clear message why public trust and protecting consumers during one of the largest investments of their life is important #CFPB @SteveScalise @CedricRichmond @BillCassidy @JohnKennedyLA https://t.co/o3SWvBbcXU

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Zillow plans on listing its own homes for sale over others now in search results. How is this going to affect sales agents, the market, and consumers? https://t.co/0hFt4mRHa7 #zillowoffers #zillow

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The last home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright just hit the market in North Phoenix https://t.co/w8cw2ixkB5

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Wow! That's a huge daily drop in 30 yr mortgage rates, the lowest in the past year. #interestrates

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The steps that appraisers are taking with the incredibly low temperatures from the Polar Vortex. This appraiser is located in Ohio. #appraiserlife #PolarVortex2019 #realestatelife

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This Homebuilder's Sobering 2019 Outlook Should Give Investors Pause https://t.co/h1GJO6iDlS via @YahooNews

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Perhaps some good news for the housing market? https://t.co/7wwsKLnlQ1 #FederalReserve #interestrates #housingmarket

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Why hire an appraiser? I just appraised a 5-yo home that tax records indicated was 3250 sq ft but they had a 425 sq ft bonus room and the agent did'nt take into consideration when setting the list price! The result, the appraisal exceeded the contracted sales price by $48,000!!

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@SacAppraiser I've played on a paver-type surface, for the most part, it's just like playing on concrete. Now skateboarding on it may be tough 😆