
Other Reasons to Get an Appraisal
- September 25th, 2020
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An essential aspect of selling or buying a home is the appraisal. An appraisal on a home is an unbiased evaluation of what the property is worth. This is done by a certified or licensed professional. The appraisal includes an…
Square Footage vs. Gross Living Area
- August 13th, 2020
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At a recent edition of Ask the Appraiser Live on Facebook, Chief Appraiser, Matt Frentheway discussed the square footage vs. gross living area of a home. We thought this would be educational for many of you out there so we…
Is there Value in a Converted Garage?
- July 21st, 2020
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So many of us are looking for that extra living space in our homes. Many people are converting their garage into an office, gym, studio, game room, she shed, or man cave. Garage conversion can be a great way to…
Is this a basement?
- June 17th, 2020
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From time to time we’ll present a situation we’ve come across and post it here on our blog. We think this will help you in your own endeavors along with showing you the care, detail, and accuracy we strive for…
The Core Values of Aspen (Video)
- June 9th, 2020
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Does a Swimming Pool Add Value to a Home in Northern Utah?
- May 21st, 2020
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It’s Memorial Day weekend. With the majority of counties in Utah being moved to the Yellow (Low Risk) or Orange (Moderate Risk) phase of the COVID-19 Health Guidance System, there will most likely be a number of family gatherings, barbeques,…

What is considered a bedroom?
- May 11th, 2020
- Matt Frentheway
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What is considered a bedroom? The answer to that question seems simple, doesn’t it? We all know what a bedroom is. As you read this, you’re picturing one now. And yet, when it comes to determining the value of a…
Aspen Appraisal Group is Essential
- April 22nd, 2020
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, things have become confusing in the Real Estate industry. Particularly in regards to home appraisals. We wanted to share this video to let you know that we’re thinking about you and to clear…

What are Comps and why you need them
- April 10th, 2020
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When you begin the process of selling your home a term you’ll hear often during the home appraisal process is “comps”. So what exactly are “comps”, what does that mean, and how are they determined?

Appraisals following an Earthquake
- March 27th, 2020
- Matt Frentheway
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When you people think of Utah, they don’t usually think of it as “Earthquake Country”. However, after last week’s 5.7 quake in Magna and the subsequent aftershocks ranging from 3.0 to 4.6, Utah residents are quickly learning of the earthquake…