Stories
The Ultimate Guide for Buying Antique Furniture In Real Life
There are so many ways to buy secondhand furniture. Find out which is best for you!
What's In Your Home?
Are you able to determine the value of items in your home? Take this Magnusson Quiz to find out.
Will your Items Sell Best at Auction?
Learn if consigning to an auction house is the right sales methodology for your project.
Lynn Magnusson Speaks With Design NJ Magazine In Latest Article
Design NJ just published a story on appraising inherited antiques, citing Lynn Magnusson, ASA, AAA! Read the full article, "Not Just Any Old Thing," here.
Paintings Undervalued by $1.77 Million in Estate Tax Case
If the IRS determines that you gave them a misleading appraisal report, expect to pay. In Estate of Kollsman v. Commissioner, the Tax Court found that the evaluation used for the Estate's taxes was off by $1.77 Million. What went wrong?
Appraisal Story: The Painting Behind the Piano
I’ve learned an important fact in my years as an appraiser: Expect the Unexpected!A few years ago, I found myself in the home of a new client...
Do You Know What You Own?
How do you determine what your household contents are worth in the current marketplace? Most people assume their homeowner's insurance covers what they own, but they do so without a basic grasp of their collection.
Appraisal Story: Evaluating a 'One in a Million'
How do you appraise an item when nothing of its kind and quality has ever been seen, let alone sold?
Creating the Perfectly Imperfect Eclectic Home
I love designing an eclectic home. Being able to mix and match different colors, styles, eras, textures & colors is liberating. In my business, I encounter many estate sale & consignment customers who want a blended sense of style, but are uncertain how to pull it off.
Downsizing Cast of Characters
To lighten your holidays, enjoy this humorous portrayal of the players involved in a downsizing project. From the Mother Hen to the Cookie Monster, you are sure to recognize some of these characters at your Thanksgiving table.