There is a reason why each generation of kids has its own version of baseball cards or Beanie Babies: collecting is fun, and collectibles can bring hours of enjoyment and connect us to those who share our interests. But now that you are an adult, you might be wondering if that old box of collectibles […]

When you run your own small business, you know better than anyone how quickly and dramatically things can change, and how often these changes can be entirely out of your control. Purchasing fads, current events, competitors’ actions and the economy can all have a huge impact on a business, but there is one thing that […]

The true value of a piece of art is, of course, subjective. A heartfelt portrait your friend painted for you might personally be worth ten times as much as a Warhol or Picasso, and there is nothing wrong with that. That said, art does also exist in the free market, and as such, you might […]

Whether you are having your real estate, motor vehicle, antiques, art or other valuable possession appraised, there are always things you can do to ensure that your experience with an appraisal service in Maryland is more rewarding and effective. From verifying that your appraiser is trustworthy to learning more about your property, an appraisal should […]

When you hear the terms, “having something appraised,” what do you think of? Do you think of someone taking a look at your grandmother’s old jewelry? Or maybe taking an old painting into a specialist and having it looked at? While neither of those situations is wrong, there’s so much more to appraisals than people […]