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I’ve got insurance. Why do I need an appraisal?
This is such a timely article (below) from International Society of Appraisers. I have many clients (current and past) who request...

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Apr 23, 20241 min read


What does YOUR Homeowner's Insurance Cover??
The is such a timely article from International Society of Appraisers . I have many clients (current and past) who request insurance...

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Apr 19, 20241 min read



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Dec 31, 20230 min read


Does Integrating Your Collections into your Portfolio get you spooked??
Happy Halloween everyone! A number of HNW Individuals have some difficult incorporating their collections into their Portfolios - after...

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Oct 25, 20231 min read


Boomers, Podcasts and Appraising!
What a wonderful experience to be a guest on good friend, former producer and on-air personality Bernie Lucas’s podcast: Boomer...

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Jul 13, 20231 min read


Authorized Appraiser: ISA AM...What's That?
I'm very pleased to announce that I have achieved Accredited Member status with the International Society of Appraisers. This status was...

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Dec 31, 20221 min read


Are you a Vinyl Junkie? What affects Vinyl Records Value..
Not surprisingly, vinyl music recordings have made a huge comeback on the market as collectibles. But what exactly makes impacts that...

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Mar 1, 20222 min read


Do you need Specialized Insurance Coverage?
You've spent years building your collection - anything from fine art, fine wine to sports memorabilia. So, should you invest in...

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Dec 12, 20212 min read


All that Glimmers...
Gold! It’s a precious commodity but how do you know if you have the real thing? Perhaps you’re settling an estate and looking at your...

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Apr 5, 20212 min read


Learn a new language: Art Appraisal speak!
Sotheby’s recently sold Botticelli’s “Young Man Holding a Rondel" for a record $92.2.m at auction! You may not have a Botticelli, but...

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Feb 15, 20212 min read


Online Jewelry Auctions: What’s Hot?!
The overall jewelry market is booming globally, with analysts predicting the global online jewelry market to grow to USD 30.42 billion by...

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Jan 26, 20212 min read



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Dec 16, 20200 min read
What's It Worth?
Check out this video where Jeni Blessman, Keller Williams Realtor, and I discuss the Who, What, Where, When, How and Why of Personal...

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Oct 1, 20201 min read


I'm moving: Do I need an authorized appraisal of personal property?
Recently, I was helping my Mom clear out her basement and stumbled upon some hidden pieces of furniture. In particular, a lovely...

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Sep 7, 20202 min read


Appraiser Roadshow: 2020!
While navigating the uncharted waters of COVID-19, many appraisers are choosing to perform appraisals by Zoom, other web-conferencing...

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Aug 19, 20201 min read


Collections:"One man's trash...."
Do you have a special something you love to collect? Something that just brings you moments of joy? My collection started at age eight,...

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Aug 11, 20202 min read


Why do you need an authorized appraisal?
When and why you need an authorized appraiser

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Aug 2, 20202 min read
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