I’ve been asked by Realtors numerous times recently about what they can do if they do not agree with an appraisal value. The creation of the HVCC in 2009 made it difficult for the Realtor, loan officer, and appraiser to communicate as freely as they had in the past. This was done primarily to prevent […]
Archives for January 2011
Top 5 Subdivisions for New Construction in Shelby County, Alabama
January 28, 2011 By 4 Comments
What’s happening with new construction in Shelby County, Alabama? With all of the talk of foreclosures, short sales, and declining property values we tend to lose sight of the positive things occurring in the Shelby County, Alabama area. Not all builders have folded and gone out of business, there are still some that are working […]
Alabaster, Alabama Home Sales Statistics Update: December 2010
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Birmingham, Alabama Multiple Listing Service recently released its Alabaster and Calera, Alabama sales statistics for December of 2010. Most of the numbers are not very positive, however you do need to keep in mind that these statistics are for both areas combined and include all price ranges and property types. Individual neighborhoods will vary […]
Top 5 Tips For Appraisers Working From Home
January 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
Helpful Tips For Appraisers Working From Home Do you work from home? Do you work well from home? Many appraisers, including myself, work from home, and depending on how you look at it, it can be a blessing or curse. The blessing comes from not having to commute, for sure, as well as the cost […]
Are You Secretly Under Surveillance?
January 13, 2011 By 18 Comments
Have you recently moved into your dream home in a great neighborhood, only to find out that you are secretly under surveillance? Have you looked out your windows to see someone taking pictures of your home? Do they speed off when they see you so they can’t be caught? You may consider it a fluke […]
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