When I first got into the appraisal profession the guy I learned from would always say: “Appraisers don’t make value, they report it”. This is more true today than ever before. Appraisers have been getting a lot of bad press, especially recently, because we are being accused of killing deals. In my opinion, which I […]
The Media Is Now Confirming What Appraisers Have Been Reporting All Along
June 1, 2011 By 6 Comments
Happy Memorial Day and Past Week Round Up- Blog Posts Worth Repeating
May 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
Well, today is Memorial Day, a time when we give thanks to those that have served our country. I just wanted to say “Thank You” to all of those that have served in the past, are currently serving, and to those that have paid the ultimate price for freedom. If it were not for you, […]
Birmingham, AL Homes- The Forest Park Neighbhorhood in Pictures
May 20, 2011 By 8 Comments
Birmingham, Alabama has a lot to offer in terms of neighborhoods and home styles. One of my favorites is the Forest Park neighborhood just east of downtown Birmingham. I was in the neighborhood this week working on an assignment. Most of the homes in Forest Park were built between 1900-1950 and have varying architectural styles. […]
Wood Carvings In Roebuck Springs, AL: A Photo From The Field
May 16, 2011 By 7 Comments
I was in the Roebuck Springs area of Birmingham, AL last week, which is located in the northeastern section of Jefferson County. While taking comparable photos I drove past this wood carving that someone had made in their front yard. The tree trunk was still growing up out of the ground and the carving had […]
How to Appeal Your Birmingham, AL Property Taxes
May 11, 2011 By 5 Comments
I looked at some appraisals I recently completed and found that 7 out of 10 homes were over assessed. Property taxes are based on the market value of your home and the market value of your home is determined by looking at what other homes have sold for in your area. If your home has […]
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