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An interesting trend in the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market

February 13th, 2012 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Appraisal, Market Trends

I have noticed an interesting trend in the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market.  The trend involves the segmentation of the market in various areas, but mainly where foreclosure activity is prevalent.  I noticed it most recently in the Centerpoint area of Birmingham.  The segments include the following: foreclosures “normal sales” and flip properties The “normal” [...]

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Birmingham Alabama Appraiser : Hoover Alabama-Greystone Market Trends-2010 Update

January 6th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Market Trends

I recently did some market research in the Greystone development of Hoover, Alabama for an appraisal assignment I am working on.  This development is one of the more popular subdivisions in the Hoover, Alabama market.  The neighborhood surrounds a championship golf course that has hosted The Seniors Tour in the past.  Although the Greystone development [...]

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Alabaster, AL Foreclosures: Would You Buy This Home?

May 16th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 8 Comments · Photos From The Field

I was doing some appraisal work in Alabaster, AL recently and came across this home.  It made me think of an article  Ryan Lundquist recently wrote.  He writes a blog about the Sacramento, CA market.  This particular post discussed how some foreclosure properties have not been kept up and have overgrown weeds and grass.  This [...]

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