Why Pricing a Home Has Become More Challenging Over the past 12 months or so, we have seen a gradual reduction in mortgage rates. Rates have bounced around with normal fluctuations; however, the general trend has been downward. Within this time period, rates were the highest in May of 2025, and as of March 12, […]
How to Prep for an Appraisal: What Appraisers Look For (and What You Can Ignore)
February 24, 2026 By 3 Comments
So, What Does an Appraiser Look For During a Home Appraisal? If you’re an agent or a home seller and you’ve ever asked, “What does an appraiser look for during a home appraisal?” this post is for you. I get asked a lot by both agents and sellers about what they need to do to […]
A Final Look at 2025 Birmingham Housing Stats
February 11, 2026 By 2 Comments
2025 Birmingham Housing Stats: A Look in the Rearview Mirror How was 2025 for you? I hope it was everything you expected. For one of my first blog posts of the year, I always like to review the local real estate market for the prior year and look ahead to see what we might expect […]
Alabama’s New 7% Property Tax Cap: What Homeowners Need to Know for 2025
November 5, 2025 By Leave a Comment
A Closer Look at Alabama’s New 7% Property Tax Cap If you’ve been hearing about Alabama’s new 7% property tax cap, you’re not alone. The recently passed House Bill 73 (Act 2024-344) has a lot of homeowners wondering what it really means and how it might impact their next tax bill. In this post, I […]
Spooky Features That Kill Home Value
October 29, 2025 By 5 Comments
Don’t Let the Condition of your Home be the Reason for a Low Appraisal After 35 years as an appraiser, I think I’ve seen everything when it comes to spooky features that can scare away a buyer or lower its value. Some properties have been well maintained, while others make me afraid to step inside. […]
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