What Happened to This House in Pelham, Alabama?

I see a lot of things as a real estate appraiser while I am out working and thought I might share some of them.  It is not uncommon to see homes being moved, but while I was out this week I saw this home in Pelham, Alabama, which appears to be the top half of […]

Are Outbuildings Included in an Appraisal?

I got a call from a client recently asking this question.  As I told him, any type of improvement which is permanently attached to the land is included in the appraisal.  For outbuildings this would include barns and butler type buildings. Some storage buildings which are smaller and are not on permanent foundations would not […]

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

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 […]

Birmingham, Alabama Home Sales-Most Expensive Home Sale in March-2010

I thought readers may find it interesting to know what the highest price paid for a home was and where it is located.  In the Birmingham metro area there are many towns and communities.  The high dollar home for March of 2010 is located in Mountain Brook, Alabama.  A well known actress is from Mountain […]

Can an Appraisal be Readdressed or Transferred to a Second Lender?

I got this question from a client this week so I thought I would share it with everyone.  This question comes up a lot when homeowners get an appraisal on their home, decide not to go with the initial lender the appraisal was done for, and want to transfer it to another mortgage company or […]

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