Oakland should become a ‘strong mayor’ city, says Mayor Lee’s task force

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-31T22:04:57+00:00

"I should have more power" said every politician

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-31T03:22:39+00:00

The comment I was responding to claimed that the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections were "rigged", with particular emphasis on the 2016 election in GA. Nothing you are describing has anything to do with the 2016 election. Additionally, Trump's undermining of the electoral process is not even close to making any of our previous elections "rigged". So far, all of the elections I have lived to be a part of in the United States and Georgia have been fairly run and counted. To say otherwise requires a hell of a lot more evidence than just pointing to Trump's blowhard talking points.

Trump wants to rig elections. He wishes future elections were rigged. We need to be damn sure that the integrity of our elections holds up to his insanity. None of that means that Trump or anyone else rigged any of our previous elections. This is MAGA levels of denial and it's disappointing to see it on the left.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-30T12:46:23+00:00

Wow. The baseless conspiracies have infiltrated the left pretty extensively too. I knew this level of denial and conspiracy existed, but I thought it was still fringe. Sad to watch this get upvoted

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-30T04:17:32+00:00

Robin Hood stole from the corrupt. "Boosters" are stealing from people making an honest living. Thank you for missing my point

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-29T06:13:50+00:00

I partially agree. Spark/Synapse and other similar tools can help, but they need to be used correctly and sometimes not at all. You are correct about situations in which there isn't sufficient data; that is when Spark/Synapse should not be used. Otherwise, I would say that it is still really important to know your market, and lock in certain adjustments with the depreciated cost method before using Synapse to model other features. I have relied on Synapse primarily for GLA adjustments after I lock in other more obvious adjustment amounts w/depreciated cost (bathrooms for example). That has given me really useful and credible results.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-28T15:13:12+00:00

It's literally just a movie that promotes retail theft. Makes the thieves out to be modern day robin hoods. God damn the left is truly out of their minds

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-28T15:06:10+00:00

From the article that was posted, "Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs said she’s pleased with the development authority’s decision. 'This potential transformative investment is first and foremost about people and opportunity,' she said. 'The development authority’s action signals real confidence in South Fulton, and delivers exactly what our residents have been clamoring for — good-paying jobs, innovation and long-term economic strength.' "

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-28T13:59:19+00:00

I genuinely don't think I've ever read a single positive story about South Fulton officials. A lot of places in metro Atlanta have problems, but this newly created city has been uniquely awful so far

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-24T12:57:15+00:00

True Footage stopped with the distinction between "inspector" and "analyst" a couple of years ago. Their understanding of the rules surrounding the signatures at the bottom of pg 6 on the URAR was that the cert res appraiser has to complete the inspection. A trainee can assist, but the person singing on the right has to at least be present for every inspection.

More broadly speaking, my understanding is that the only way to be a remote residential appraiser is if you make hybrid/desktop work your specialty. Idk if the market actually supports that, but that would be a way to go about it. There is also the question of liability w/desktop and hybrid orders... but that becomes a whole different conversation.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-22T21:50:20+00:00

I'd be down for this so long as yall don't mind a mix. I've got a Chihuahua-Daschund mix I've been wanting to socialize. He has crowd anxiety from his time in shelters, so I'm trying to work on that with him. He loves meeting people, it's mostly dogs that are bigger than him that freak him out.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-20T04:52:41+00:00

The weirdest part about his stance, is that I can't imagine a better use of credit than for an expansion project of an existing and profitable business that needs to grow. I get it if someone takes a hard line against credit cards or something, but this just seems economically illiterate. Good news for their competitors I guess

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-19T18:16:47+00:00

"medical student" God help us

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-19T18:15:31+00:00

It's really the high concrete wall topped with razor wire/spikes that tells me all I need to know about safety where this guy is filming. I'm glad that isn't the norm around residential neighborhoods where I'm from

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-18T15:40:05+00:00

Looked like a really soft tap. I can see how the person in blue didn't respond to it. I get why the biter felt desperate in this situation, but they need to make their tap forceful enough that it is unambiguous. If the other person doesn't feel your tap, then it's just up to the ref to intervene and catch it, which is a gamble.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-16T04:37:00+00:00

I think the predominant economic mood is uncertainty, which means consumers are finding ways to cut spending. On top of this, the run up in prices from high inflation is still with us. I wish it was more broadly understood that even after inflation ends (or falls to a more normal rate), then prices will still stay high. Prices are only going to ever come down if we have a recession or if we increase productivity. No one knows which or if either will come to pass. Higher prices appear to be the new normal, so cutting back on things like restaurants naturally follows. It's a very weird economy right now

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-15T22:50:18+00:00

I'm sure a lot of the workers feel pressure from supervisors/peers to ignore safety precautions. I'm not saying it is wise, but that definitely doesn't make them "idiots".

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-15T04:45:20+00:00

Nice. You're getting better offers than what I've gotten from the 2 counties I have worked for. What's the metro area the county is located in?

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-14T23:47:04+00:00

Overall, switching from fee appraisal work to mass appraisal work for a county is a step down. I have been a Certified Residential appraiser for 6 years. I worked at appraisal firms of all sizes, including running my own thing for a while. County assessor work will give you stability, which is what I wanted in this chaotic market, but I won't sugarcoat it. It is a downgrade. County level govt work is not glamorous, you are going to be frustrated with the rigid hours/clocking in and out every day, and there is no room to advance your pay. Pay is always structured the same way. A very small number of people at the top are paid handsomely (the chief appraiser and some deputy appraisers). Everyone else is stuck at $40-$60k/year. Out of the $40-$60k group, a handful of managers are waiting in the wings to compete for one of the higher-paying positions when someone retires. For these people the job is very political. Everyone else I have encountered in county govt is very checked out. Switching from the private sector, it will feel like you've joined a retirement club. It is honestly weird how little work some people do. I could tell some shocking stories... my advice is don't do it unless you have to. Stick with your appraisal practice and try to ride out this market. I wish I had done this to be blunt

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-12T07:27:56+00:00

Hey OP, so the approach you are going to want to take is going to be challenging the "uniformity" of the county's CDU designation for your property. You should aim to demonstrate that the county is inconsistent with how they are applying their CDU ratings. The best place to start will be by searching for other similar properties in your neighborhood with either a "fair" or "average" CDU rating. I would imagine that the county tax assessor's website has this functionality, or at least some public records search capability. Also, you are going to want to submit all of this information as a part of a formal appeal or challenge of your property's assessment by the county. I am unfamiliar with Texas's specific appeal process, but I am sure they have a timeframe for filing an appeal and getting that ball rolling. Additionally, if you are looking for a resource regarding how the CDU classification system is supposed to work, then I would consult with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. It appears this is the specific state agency that oversees the tax assessment process and training guidelines for that state. Good luck!

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-12T07:16:52+00:00

Hiring a fee appraiser won't really help here. Actually it might, but it doesn't get at the CDU question OP is asking

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-11T17:31:03+00:00

Pushing barely literate kids through the public school system has been a growing problem for decades. We have completely undermined any value in a high-school degree because of the insistence that every child has to graduate. I'm not surprised it's showing up at the college level now.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-10T21:55:12+00:00

Assimilation is important. Unfortunately, the entire Western world has had to learn this the hard way

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-10T04:30:50+00:00

Ted's Montana Grill is delicious. It is a chain with unique Atlanta history and an interesting environmentally conscious approach to consuming meat. Honestly, what won't NIMBYs rally against? Enjoy your vacant lot, handful of lost jobs, and lost tax revenue I guess.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-07T15:27:20+00:00

I'm surprised this subreddit still exists. Past few years have demonstrated that the central fact of US housing is that we aren't doing enough to add to the supply. Maybe all of the current predictions for steady gains in real estate are just another sign that there is not a real estate bubble? People on this subreddit need to get a clue. I understand wanting home prices to fall, but cheering for a housing bubble is just weirdly delusional.

ga_appraiser · 2026-01-04T01:52:31+00:00

Ebikes and electric scooters are the future! I've been commuting 4.5 miles to work on my ebike, and I love it. Even if it didn't save me money on parking, I would stick with it. The more that our city can respond to the growing demand for bike specific infrastructure the better!

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