I got the chance to head down to Clanton, Alabama recently. I have had a lot of work lately in quite a few different places and last week I had an assignment in Clanton. In case you don’t know, Clanton produces some of the best tasting peaches around. You can buy these peaches from any [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Appraisal'
What Happened to This House in Pelham, Alabama?
April 27th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 8 Comments · Photos From The Field
I see a lot of things as a real estate appraiser while I am out working and thought I might share some of them. It is not uncommon to see homes being moved, but while I was out this week I saw this home in Pelham, Alabama, which appears to be the top half of [...]
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FHA Tip: Turn The Water On To Save Your Borrower Money
March 14th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Appraisal Tips
I recently did an FHA appraisal on a property. The home was relativily new so there were not major issues with peeling paint, inadequate electrical service, or other typical concerns. The only issue was the fact that the water had not been turned on. The property was a foreclosure so this is not untypical, however [...]
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The Pre-Listing Appraisal: A Smart Choice in Today’s Market
March 1st, 2010 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Appraisal
People may think that I believe this because I am an appraiser, but it truly makes sense. I have seen it happen numerous times. A house is selling and everything has been done: contract, title, home inspection, etc. and the last thing is the appraisal. Unfortunately sometimes the value just isn’t there, and the deal [...]
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There Is No “Rule Of Thumb” in Real Estate Appraisal
February 15th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Appraisal
I often get asked by homeowners how much their home should bring per square foot. This is not an easy question in today’s market. It’s impossible, with any accuracy, to throw out a figure because there are a lot of things that go into how much a home is worth. These include [...]
Helping Your Home Appraise For Top Dollar
February 12th, 2010 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Home Improvement
Most people, at some point in their life will probably get a home appraisal. Appraisals are necessary for the following reasons:
• Buying a home
• Selling a home (either a marketing appraisal or appraisal after contract is signed)
• Refinancing a home (either to get a lower rate or to get a home equity loan)
• Dropping PMI insurance
• Relocation appraisals (if you [...]
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