Overbidding in a Hot Real Estate Market

A Hot Real Estate Market Requires a Different Strategy If you’ve tried to buy a home recently you’ll know what I’m talking about when discussing a hot real estate market. Because it is so competitive most buyers are being encouraged by their real estate agents to come prepared to make an offer when looking at […]

10 Years of Blogging and Birmingham Home Sales

Appraisal Blogging and Birmingham Home Sales-Then and Now This year marks the 10th anniversary for my appraisal blog! I’m super excited to celebrate the opportunity I’ve had since 2010 to share my appraisal knowledge with real estate agents, mortgage loan officers, attorneys, accountants, and homeowners about the appraisal process and local Birmingham home sales trends. […]

Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013

Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013 A common trend has been emerging within the general Birmingham, AL real estate market, and Helena, located in north Shelby County is no exception. This trend involves a decrease in general foreclosure activity and a gradual increase in average and median sale price. The changes are not […]

Top 5 things an agent can do to get a listing ready for the appraisal inspection

Top 5 Things An Agent Can Do to Get a Listing Ready For The Appraisal Inspection I often get asked by homeowners what they can do to get their home ready for the home inspection. I decided to provide this information to real estate agents to pass on to their home seller clients. Most of […]

A new guest blogging opportunity with McKissock

I’ve been blogging about real estate appraisal for approximately 4 years now and I have come to enjoy it quite a bit. It has given me a chance to write about something I enjoy and to help others understand what appraisers do and why they do it. I was recently given the opportunity to guest […]

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