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Field Notes on New Jersey Real Estate & Appraisals
Practical, no-nonsense writing on appraisals, downsizing, probate, and property taxes — from a New Jersey appraiser and REALTOR® who does this work daily.
August 2026
A Realistic Downsizing Checklist for New Jersey Seniors
Downsizing isn't a weekend project. Here's the order that actually works, from a specialist who does this for a living.
August 2026
Probate & Estate Appraisals in New Jersey: What Executors Need to Know
If you're settling an estate, here's what a date-of-death appraisal actually involves and why it matters.
August 2026
Is Your New Jersey Property Tax Assessment Too High? Here's How to Tell
A quick way to sanity-check your assessment before deciding whether an appeal is worth pursuing.
August 2026
Pre-Listing Appraisal vs. CMA: What's the Real Difference?
Both estimate value. Only one is independently defensible. Here's when that difference actually matters.
August 2026
What to Expect During a Home Appraisal
A walkthrough of the appraisal visit itself, for anyone about to have one done for the first time.