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Birmingham, AL: Greystone Market Update-October 2011

October 19th, 2011 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Market Trends

So I thought I would share with you my latest findings for the Greystone Development in Birmingham, AL.  Greystone is located in the Hoover area of Birmingham, in north Shelby county.  Over the past 12 months the mean sales price of all homes in this subdivision has varied due to the type of homes that [...]

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Birmingham Alabama Appraiser : Alabaster, Alabama-Weatherly Market Trends

August 22nd, 2010 by Tom Horn · 6 Comments · Market Trends

Weatherly subdivision is located in Alabaster, Alabama and includes over 600 home sites.  It offers a clubhouse, swimming pool, three lakes and tennis courts.  It is located in Alabaster and Pelham, however the market statistics included here only include those homes in Alabaster, Alabama.  The time period includes May to August of 2010.  As you [...]

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Birmingham AL Real Estate Shows Positive Growth For April 2010

June 1st, 2010 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Market Trends

There is good news for the Birmingham, AL real estate market.  Home sales showed a positive trend in April 2010, over 2009.  The Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) reported that April sales were at 1,061, compared to 887 for last year.  The first time home-buyer tax credit  most likely had a lot to do [...]

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Shelby County Alabama Property Values Decline

May 23rd, 2010 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · FSBO Tips, Market Trends, Property Taxes

Shelby County tax assessors recently released their latest reassessments for 2009 and the results revealed that property values have declined for the first time in many years.  Both ends of the value spectrum have been affected.  From starter home subdivisions like Ironwood to upscale neighborhoods like Greystone and Highland Lakes.  According to the report 80% [...]

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Real Estate Agents-How To Look Like a Champ In Your Customers Eyes

April 25th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 8 Comments · Appraisal, Appraisal Tips, Market Trends

I know that some of you will say “Why should I get an appraisal when I am an agent and can do  my own market analysis?”, but there are benefits to the appraisal.  My main concern here is with the homeowner who want you to over price their home.  When you know that they are [...]

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Appraiser Interview, Part 2: Keller Williams Realtor David Black Interviews Tom Horn

April 16th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Appraisal, Market Trends

Here is part 2 of the interview I had with David and Colleen  Black, Realtors with Keller Williams Realty in Alabaster, Alabama.  In this last installment we continue the discussion of what homeowners can do to help sell their home as well as talk about new banking regulations such as the HVCC which is affecting [...]

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Birmingham Alabama Appraiser Market Conditions: An interview with an appraiser-Pt. 1

April 7th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 7 Comments · Appraisal, Market Trends

I recently had an opportunity to be interviewed by David and Colleen  Black, Realtors with Keller Williams Realty in Alabaster, Alabama.  The interview was split into two parts with the first part shown below.  We talked about everything from home price trends in Jefferson and Shelby County Alabama and the effects of foreclosure sales on [...]

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