Dear Appraisal Institute Colleague:

Dick Clark once said, “Music is the soundtrack of your life,” which is more true for many of us as we get into the hot summer months and listen to our favorite tunes with the windows down. My favorite artists are Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, so you’ll catch me listening to them from time to time when I have an opportunity to unwind. While driving, I get funny looks while singing and wiggling around to the beat. The sound of my song is likely causing nearby dogs to bark. Like most folks, a car is a highly public personal space providing comedy for those around me. Nothing beats singing along to “Papa Loved Mama” or “Chasin’ that Neon Rainbow.”

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