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When it comes to understanding fair market value in real estate, it’s not the easiest thing to do because it can be quite confusing, for many reasons. A quick definition of fair market value is that it’s an estimated price for which real estate would cost during a...

The loss of a loved one is always difficult and it is not uncommon for grieving family members to find themselves feeling lost or confused regarding how to best manage the departed's estate. With so many concerns and situations that may require attention, lacking a...

Most real estate investors have considered purchasing property at an auction. In fact, auctions have become very popular in recent years. There was a time when only seasoned investors bought properties at auctions, but the information provided on the internet these...

Tom Jordan brings home wealth of information and networking after taking part in the NAA International Auctioneers Conference & Show in Jacksonville, Fla. Raleigh, NC July 24, 2018 – Raleigh auctioneer and real estate broker Tom Jordan, of Carolina Auction &...

The Demand Side of Auctions The best way to ensure the long-term viability of the auction business is to attract and retain financially stable auction buyers. With baby boomers retiring and starting to downsize, two generations comprise the bulk of these potential...

The auction industry has undergone dramatic changes in the past two decades.  Technology has allowed auction companies to reach millions of potential bidders who can compete from anywhere in the world.  Seamless shipping options deliver auction items to these bidders...

How Technology is Transforming the Auction World Technology has changed the auction world dramatically in recent years.  The internet, smart phones, worldwide shipping with tracking capability, and electronic payment methods have created a new world in which the...

Buying Real Estate at Auction Not that long ago, real estate auctions occurred on courthouse steps with a handful of attendees bidding in hopes of acquiring investment properties at deeply discounted prices.  Tax sales and foreclosures ruled the day. Today, those...

  What Buyers Should Know About Auctions Auctions offer buyers a convenient way to find useful and fun items at good prices.  From real estate and vehicles to medical equipment and collectibles, buyers are turning to auctions as an excellent source for things...

Auction companies offer items for sale ranging from personal property to real estate.  Whether the auction takes place at a physical location or on the internet, these companies connect buyers and sellers locally, nationally, and even internationally.  But how does a...