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Never Pay for a Storage Unit!
On a regular basis, I talk my clients out of paying for a storage unit. Read more to find out why.
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.
Live on Bidsquare: Affordable Art Auction
The Magnusson's inaugural online auction will consist of affordable art from all over the globe, including watercolors, oils, charcoals, etchings, prints and drawings. This offering is designed to appeal to all art lovers and collectors with a wide variety of flat art being auctioned.
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.
5 Hacks to Let Go Of Your "Stuff" (& Make Money!) while Downsizing
The majority of calls we receive contain the words: “lots of stuff.” The definition of “stuff” is quite broad, isn’t it? Many of us don't even know what their "stuff" is- but we know we don't want to let go of it! Our Hacks give you simple advice about how to let go of unused items and to turn them into money.
Do You Need a Professional Downsizer?
If you need professional help (with your downsizing project, I mean!) there are countless options available to you.
It's Old! How Age Affects Your Valuables
In almost every phone call that comes into my office, there is someone on the other line interested in the price of something “old.” This is what you need to know about age & personal property.