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Huguely trial delayed again because of attorney illness
Lawrence, and unable to appear in court to question medical experts in the case. Lawrence said it would be "impossible" for him to quickly prepare to do the questioning himself. "We should not have any difficulties finishing tomorrow, assuming she's …
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Public records raise questions about city's Target purchase
According to his company's website, Carr has 40 years of appraisal experience, including work as an instructor at the Georgia Institute of Real Estate. He has also served as an expert witness in court cases involving appraisals.
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Industry veteran to tackle Chicago CBD for Strauss Realty
He also brings more than 17 years as consultant, expert witness and appraiser for the financial industry. According to company president Dale Strauss, “Goldstein brings the type of depth and experience that is representative of Strauss Realty.
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Noble Energy Announces 2012 Capital Program And Guidance

Noble Energy Announces 2012 Capital Program And Guidance
Global exploration and appraisal activity is expected to receive 16 percent of total capital. Charles D. Davidson, Noble Energy's Chairman and CEO, stated, "Noble Energy is now positioned to accelerate our growth in production and cash flow with …
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Audit: New Vaca Muerta estimate 22.8bn boe
“With the current results, Argentina has the opportunity to reproduce the revolution in non-conventional hydrocarbons seen in the United States by developing the resources contained in the Vaca Muerta formation,” the company said of the appraisal …
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Gold prices skyrocket leaving consumers without enough insurance

Gold prices skyrocket leaving consumers without enough insurance
TAMPA – Insurance policies are supposed to protect us in the event of a loss, but consumers are finding they can't recoup the true value of their jewelry when it's lost or stolen. If you lose a valuable piece of jewelry, you won't get a similar model …
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Poor economy devalues Hillsborough's poshest homes
Some homes on Lake Carroll in the Old Carrollwood neighborhood are among those appraised by Hillsborough County officials at more than $ 1 million. By JOSH POLTILOVE | The Tampa Tribune Four years ago there were more than 2300 homes in Hillsborough …
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How do you know when getting a piece of jewelry appraised, that you are getting the best advice?

Question by Russell Scott: How do you know when getting a piece of jewelry appraised, that you are getting the best advice?
And that you can trust the appraiser? Do they write up some kind of proof on a form or ticket of some sort so you will not be scammed? A family friend is getting a divorce and even though it’s considered a “friendly” split, the soon to be ex-husband told his soon to be ex-wife that she could keep the wedding ring and he told her that it was a 1/2 caret perfect diamond with no flaws in it. So she is curious on what it might be worth, but of course she wants good proof and I can’t blame her. Opinions/answers would be greatly appreciated.
***Cleo…that’s a great question concerning if the ex-husband has some paper work on where he got the ring. I will let them know. Thank you so much!

***Rita Rose & Lynn….WOW–Your stories really made me think. I will pass them on to the divorcing friends. Thanks!

***Midnight…thanks…another great point about the serial number.

Best answer:

Answer by suzuku90
Go to a few different popular diamond/jewelry stores and get it appraised. If the results are all very similar, then you’re probably getting good information. If not, keep looking until you get enough of the same result.

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Citizens boosted home values to raise insurance premiums, suit says

Citizens boosted home values to raise insurance premiums, suit says
The state-run insurer of 1.5 million Floridians told agents in November that it would use its 360Value system exclusively to value homes, and would no longer take into account estimates by professional appraisers and contractors. Last month, the Tampa …
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New Property Tax Exemption for Deployed Active Duty Military Personnel Is Now
Those interested in the Property Tax Exemption for Deployed Active Duty Military Personnel for 2011 deployments, should contact the Property Appraiser's Office by email at exemptionse@hcpafl.org or by phone at 813-272-6969.
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Bargain hunters get million homes for lot less
All across New Tampa, homeowners are buying houses previously valued at $ 1 million or more for thousands of dollars less, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's Office records show. The Guptas' bargain price for their "million-dollar home" has become …
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People News — February 17
Bruce Murphy, a shareholder in the Tampa Bay office of Mayer Hoffman McCann PC, has been appointed to the firm's Board of Directors. In addition, Michelle Spriggs has joined the firm's Professional Standards Group as a subject matter expert in …
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Our Extensive Appraisal Experience

Marten W. Davis, SRPA has extensive experience in all facets of Attorney Appraisal Support including Bankruptcy Appraisals, Divorce Appraisals and other areas where potential Expert Testimony is required. Marten W. Davis, SRPA holds one of the highest Professional Designations of the Appraisal Institute, the largest and most respected Professional Appraisal Organization of Aappraisers in the World.


Daughter, Jill R. Davis, Appraiser also has extensive experience serving Attorney’s in Bankruptcy, Estate, Probate, and Divorce Cases.

Our Appraisers Service Pledge

We at Pinellas Appraisers, take pride in our pledge to provide appraisal service that is based on the finest research, and preparation of the report, delivered in a timely manner. In order to provide a highly documented and researched Appraisal, we understand that it is critical to find comparables that have physical and locational attributes that are as highly similar to the subject property as possible. In order to make this possible, we have decided to only serve clients in the Pinellas County Florida Area.


We can cite many examples of cases where an appraiser came from a distant place to do an appraisal. Do you think He/She can be sufficiently attuned to the market conditions and specifics of the subject neighborhood and be able to testify as an expert witness? Not Possible…..!


We only prepare appraisals for residential properties including single family, condominium, land and small multi family dwellings. We believe that you will find that we are the best appraisers in our market area.

Our Areas of Service

In addition to our work serving the Legal Field, we also provide service to Accountants, Banks, Individuals, Realtors and other Companies.


We provide appraisals for numerous uses including:

  • Divorce
  • Bankruptcy
  • REO (Real Estate Owned Bank Properties)
  • Foreclosure
  • Mortgage
  • Estate
  • Probate
  • Listing Value
  • Property Tax Dispute
  • Liquidation
  • Legal Dispute
  • Current Fair Market Value for a Variety of Purposes


One of the primary areas of practice for Marten W. Davis, SRPA is providing Appraisers Expert Testimony in Local Courts, District Courts and Federal Courts. These Appraisers Expert Testimony cases cover a wide spectrum of appraisal uses. All our appraisals for Attorneys are prepared in expectation of a requirment to testify on our findings. It is never a good idea to get to court and find out that the appraisal report has major flaws and will not be well received by the Judge or Court. The opposing attorney will be the only one that likes your report. He will attack your report upon finding the flaws.


Another of our primary areas of practice is preparing appraisal reports for FHA Transactions. It is difficult to obtain FHA Certification and maintain a good relationship with FHA. Marten W. Davis, SRPA is certified by FHA and well thought of for his quality of reports.

We ask you to allow us to serve you in a professional capacity as Appraisers!

What Sets Us Apart

Another of our differences with other appraisers is our ability to deliver a completed appraisal to our clients quickly. We provide service to our clients in the fastest manner possible. We choose to only serve a limited number of select clients, so that we can provide this type service. We are always available to our clients. We work on the “Golden Rule” premise. We provide our clients with cell phone numbers so that they can always get our attention.


We offer the ability for our clients to pay for services using credit cards (Visa and MasterCard).


If you would like to contact either Marten W. Davis, SRPA or Jill R. Davis, give us a call at (727) 867-9696. We are available to consult with you or meet you in person to discuss your needs. We are “up to date” on technology. We can transmit completed appraisals using E-Mail as well as the new AI Ready Format.


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  • Bankruptcy
  • Divorce
  • Correct Listing Price
  • Estate/Probate
  • Expert Testimony
  • Insurance
  • Tax Dispute
  • Lawsuits
  • Mortgage
  • Buy/Sell Valuation
  • PMI Removal
  • Charitable Contribution
  • Liquidation
  • Bail/Bond
  • Partnership Dissolution

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