by Catherine Hall | Oct 12, 2026 | Residential Valuation
Sometimes an appraisal comes back with a number that does not feel right. Maybe the lender’s value is too low to close, an estate value seems off, or the other side in a divorce has a report you question. You have options, but they are not all the same. Here is...
by Catherine Hall | Oct 12, 2026 | Residential Valuation
Garage conversions, enclosed porches, finished basements, and added bathrooms are common, and so is skipping the permit. That missing paperwork can come back when you sell, refinance, or need an appraisal for an estate or divorce. Here is how appraisers treat...
by Catherine Hall | Oct 11, 2026 | Residential Valuation
When you want to know what your home is worth, a real estate agent will often offer a free comparative market analysis, or CMA. An appraiser offers a formal appraisal for a fee. Both look at recent sales, but they are built for different jobs. Here is how they differ...
by Catherine Hall | Oct 11, 2026 | Appraisals
Mystic is a village, not a town. It sits in both Groton and Stonington, and its homes range from 19th-century captains’ houses near the river to waterfront properties on the coves and newer homes inland. That mix, along with flood zones and historic district...
by Catherine Hall | Oct 10, 2026 | Appraisals
Middletown sits in the middle of Connecticut, and its housing reflects that. You will find older multi-family homes near Main Street and Wesleyan, colonials and ranches in quiet neighborhoods, and condos and newer homes on the edges of town. If you need a solid value...
