Curious about what items an appraiser takes pictures of? As a result of the recession that occurred around 2007, and the impact on the real estate market, appraisal requirements have increased significantly. One of these requirements is an increase in the documentation appraisers are required to include in their appraisal reports. Photographs are an important part of […]
Ross Bridge – Hoover, AL Real Estate Market Report
June 30, 2016 By 8 Comments
Ross Bridge – Hoover, AL Real Estate Market Report-June 2016 I was in the Ross Bridge neighborhood recently for an appraisal assignment. During my market research I discovered some interesting sales data and thought I’d share it with you today. We’re halfway through 2016 and sales through May in the Ross Bridge neighborhood are at […]
How long does it take to complete an appraisal?
June 21, 2016 By 19 Comments
Time to complete an appraisal can vary The most common question I get after leaving a home on an appraisal assignment is about how long it will take to complete an appraisal and get the report back. This is understandable since the owner or buyer is nervous and might worry that their house may not […]
Are AMC’s planning to build a new army of appraisers?
June 16, 2016 By 23 Comments
If the AMC’s get their wish some appraiser’s jobs could be in danger If you’ve read my blog or been around the real estate profession over the past several years you know what an AMC (Appraisal Management Company) is. As I have explained in the past I’m not a big fan. The premise of the […]
Alabaster Housing Report
June 14, 2016 By 4 Comments
Is Alabaster housing on the upswing? With Spring in full bloom and Summer approaching I thought I would take a look at how the Alabaster housing market is doing. People have been asking me how home sales compare to past years so today I’m going to share with you what I found. By the way, […]
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