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Baton Rouge Divorce: How to protect your home equity in a divorce

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Baton Rouge Divorce: How to protect your home equity in a divorce I came across this helpful article to Baton Rouge Couples contemplating or going through a divorce on how the value of the property will be established, Dear Monty: How to protect your home equity in a divorce. “Strongly consider engaging an appraiser licensed by the state to evaluate the home and render their opinion of the home’s value. Additionally, consider engaging a real estate agent other than your husband or one known to him to render a third opinion of value. There is an article titled “Valuing a Continue reading Baton Rouge Divorce: How to protect your home equity in a divorce→

Divorcing Baton Rouge Women: Forbes Tips On Real Estate Settlement and Appraisals

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Divorcing Baton Rouge Women: Forbes Tips On Real Estate Settlement and Appraisals Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraiser Commentary: On my street in 2012, there were 3 married couples that separated, 1 already divorced and 2 others are seeking a divorce.  It seems divorce is on the rise.  Over the 21 years that I’ve been a Home Appraiser, it appears to me that the spouse that knows the most about real estate during the divorce, and/or can hire the Attorney that knows the ins and outs, generally comes out ahead over the other spouse. This is worth reading and your time.  Continue reading Divorcing Baton Rouge Women: Forbes Tips On Real Estate Settlement and Appraisals→

Role of Baton Rouge Home Appraiser During A Divorce

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My Appraiser Friend, Ryan Lundquist in Sacramento, recently published and shared the Wall Street Journal infographic I shared a couple of weeks ago: Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: State Of Splitsville | Greater … About Greater Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: State Of Splitsville – A curated WSJ article relating it to the Baton Rouge Housing Market. WSJ: “In a divorce, there’s one person who is almost as important as the lawyers: the …   Here’s Ryan’s post below: The role of an appraiser during a divorce – Sacramento Appraisal Blog http://sacramentoappraisalblog.com/ I came across Continue reading Role of Baton Rouge Home Appraiser During A Divorce→

Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge: 4 Reasons NOT To Order Drive-By Appraisal

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Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge: 4 Reasons NOT To Order Drive-By Appraisal The Wall Street Journal recently said, “In a divorce, there’s one person who is almost as important as the lawyers: the real-estate appraiser.”  And, generally in a divorce, the home is often one of the biggest assets being divided. In a Baton Rouge Divorce, maintain as much control of your life and your finances as possible.  Don’t allow your Baton Rouge Divorce Attorney to choose a Baton Rouge Drive-By Appraisal as the method to value your home.   APPRAISAL METHODS – Full Inspections are most certain: Drive-By inspections are Continue reading Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge: 4 Reasons NOT To Order Drive-By Appraisal→

Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: State Of Splitsville

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Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: State Of Splitsville – A curated WSJ article relating it to the Baton Rouge Housing Market.  WSJ: “In a divorce, there’s one person who is almost as important as the lawyers: the real-estate appraiser.” The Wall Street Journal recently published an article on the state of the Divorce Home Appraisal Industry entitled: Appraisers In Splitsville.  Article included photos, slideshow, video below and infographic of the step-by-step process of a divorce appraisal and disposing of a home in divorce. Baton Rouge Divorce Specific. While statistics for Baton Rouge itself were not found, in 2011, The Advocate Continue reading Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: State Of Splitsville→

Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisal Process: Step-By-Step Overview Infographic

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Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisal Process: Step-By-Step Overview Infographic Borrowed from the Wall Street Journal article: Appraisers In Splitsville NOTE: You Can View This In A Larger Full Size Here  

Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge

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Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge   It’s not a situation where a Drive-By Appraisal can be performed accurately because there was a large addition completed that may or may not technically be living area. It looks like the wife is going to have to request the Sheriff’s Office accompany me and her and her Attorney to the home for the full inspection. This process began 3 weeks ago now. This has occured before on another divorce appraisal and it’s not a situation I really wish to repeat, especially if the husband is hostile. The Appraisal That Hasn’t Happened Yet! Recently, Continue reading Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge→

Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: The Appraisal That Hasn’t Happened Yet

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Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: The Appraisal That Hasn’t Happened Yet!   Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: The Appraisal That Hasn’t Happened Yet!  Recently, a local Baton Rouge REALTOR® referred a couple going through a divorce to me for the Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisal. “Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals” I was very thankful for the referral and both the Agent and myself are now frustrated with the process.  You see, the husband still lives in the home and wife does not. The husband has not at all been cooperative on allowing me to inspect the home so I can complete Continue reading Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraisals: The Appraisal That Hasn’t Happened Yet→

Video: Baton Rouge Divorce And Your Home Options

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https://www.batonrougedivorceappraisals.com/ – Video: Baton Rouge Divorce And Your Home Options! I wanted to share this video regarding divorce and the possible home options available. This video was created by Jamey Milheiser, a mortgage professional. Yes, he does represent another State in the USA, but his video and the questions he helps answer may also help locals as well.     Jamey covers: 1.) You do have options when it comes to your property. 2.) “I think I want to stay in the home……what do I need to keep in mind?” 3.) “My spouse is entitled to share in the equity Continue reading Video: Baton Rouge Divorce And Your Home Options→

How Is A Baton Rouge Divorce Appraisal Different From Normal Home Appraisal?

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https://www.batonrougedivorceappraisals.com/ – How Is A Baton Rouge Divorce Appraisal Different From Normal Home Appraisal? As a home appraiser for 20 years now, I’ve appraised dozens of homes involved in divorce litigation.  In most cases, it’s been a situation where both parties were in agreement and there wasn’t much tension existing.  However, I have been hired for the home appraisal and had the Sheriff’s office present because of friction between the husband and wife.   That was rather interesting. I came across this article I wanted to share about the difference in a divorce home appraisals versus traditional home appraisals for Continue reading How Is A Baton Rouge Divorce Appraisal Different From Normal Home Appraisal?→