[RefiFilter]: I'm applying for a re-fi on my condo, and just got a HORRIBLE appraisal. Like, so horrible the mortgage broker AND the underwriter of the loan both are scratching their heads. Short question: do I dispute, or suck it up and blow another $500 in hopes of getting a more realistic appraisal? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Nov 6, 2009 - 5 answers

I have what I believe to be a Marc Chagall signed print. Is there an efficient way to find out exactly what I have and its value without exposing myself to potentially self serving gallery owners? Maybe I'm just being paranoid about galleries.
posted by inkyredbone on Jun 17, 2008 - 3 answers

My boyfriend's mother died recently, and he and his father are starting to "take stock" of the household. They spent a lifetime traveling and collecting so there are lots of items that we believe are worth something, but we really need to get them appraised. We aren't sure how to do this given the wide range of stuff including art, pottery, furniture, antique costuming, and ephemera. [more inside]
posted by kimdog on Mar 11, 2007 - 11 answers

I have a several-centuries-old Greek icon. Where can I bring it to get it appraised and learn more about its history? [more inside]
posted by Alexandros on Jun 25, 2006 - 4 answers

What are the best low cost or free web sites for researching real estate information and statistics? I'm primarily interested in current appraisals, past sales history and property taxes for a single address, and also current and historical inventory of homes for sale (# of MLS listings) in a single town or zip code. I'm aware of Domania.com. Any others? I had access to realquest.com for a short period of time, but they are rather expensive for individual use.
posted by de void on Jan 4, 2006 - 5 answers

Sell or hold? My impulse rare book investment is appreciating nicely it seems. Maybe. [more inside]
posted by well_balanced on Oct 10, 2005 - 13 answers