February 2026 – Amy’s Shenanigans

February 2026 – Amy’s Shenanigans

Darren and I took a big ski trip to St. Anton Austria (the Arlberg ski area) to ski for a week and I can’t even explain how striking and beautiful the Austrian Alps are. We even spent a couple days in Munich where we enjoyed the historic sights and had a few beers and...
January 2026 – Amy’s Shenanigans

January 2026 – Amy’s Shenanigans

January is a long cold month, so we broke it up by going to Mexico to celebrate a friend’s birthday, golf, play pickleball and relax. My free time has involved more weight lifting and gym time so be ready for me to show off my biceps soon. (Not really.) I held...
What’s Going On With Appraisals Right Now?

What’s Going On With Appraisals Right Now?

By Amy Nakos and Candice De, The Amy Nakos Group Over the last 30 days, we’ve had three separate transactions where the appraisal came in below the contract purchase price. That’s notable—and not something we typically see. Historically, appraisals at least come in at...