How getting your house properly measured could put more money in your pocket

You may wonder how you could put more money in your pocket just by getting your home measured.  Well, I’m going to explain to you two ways that this could happen. The first situation occurs when you put your home on the market for sale.  One of the key areas of comparison an appraiser uses […]

What’s Happening To The Townhouse Market In The Alabaster/Pelham/Helena Area?

I recently completed an appraisal assignment in Alabaster, Alabama for an attached townhouse unit and I wanted to share with you what I found.  The graph shows townhouse sales in the area from January 2005 to February 2011.  As you can see, values are definitely declining. Based on the property I was appraising, the search […]

FAQ: Does The County Appraiser Know What You Appraise My Home For?

Have you ever wondered if the county tax assessor/appraiser knows what your house appraises for when you refinance your home?  This was a question I got the other day from a homeowner when I was at their home doing an inspection. The answer is “No”,the county assessor does not know what your home appraises for. […]

Jefferson County-Birmingham, Alabama: Are You Happy With Your Property Taxes?

Well, by now Jefferson County residents in Birmingham, Alabama have received their real property tax notices.  Are you happy with the recent reassessments the county has made? In a recent article on Al.com, they reported that approximately 80% of property owners WILL NOT see a change in their property taxes.  They have stated that they […]

Why pay high property taxes? Get your home reassessed!

It’s an unfortunate but true fact: property values are declining. With the number of foreclosure properties and short sales entering the market, property values have declined in most areas. In the past a foreclosure sale, or other similar sale where the price is lower than normal, would not have been given much consideration because it […]

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