A quick look at million dollar home sales in Birmingham, AL from 2004-2014

A quick look at million dollar home sales in Birmingham, AL from 2004-2014 It’s no surprise that due to problems in the real estate market over the past several years that marketing and selling luxury homes over $1 million dollars has been a challenge. As a natural extension of this situation it has also been […]

Top 5 appraisal problems and solutions for homeowners

Top 5 appraisal problems and solutions for homeowners When speaking with homeowners I hear various complaints regarding appraisal problems. These typically have to do with issues that result in the home not appraising for what the owner thinks it should. I’m going to take a look at some of these complaints today and offer solutions […]

How do appraisers make adjustments?

How do appraisers make adjustments? During a recent talk at a local real estate agents office I was asked a question about how do appraisers make adjustments. As a follow up they also wanted to know if these adjustments would be available to them to help in pricing their homes. This is a very good […]

Fall leaves and the appraisers mailbag

Fall leaves and the appraisers mailbag WOW! That is really an understatement but I hope it conveys my amazement at how colorful the fall leaves have been this year in the Birmingham, Alabama area. I love this time of the year and we have not been disappointed, so I thought I would share some pictures […]

Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013

Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013 A common trend has been emerging within the general Birmingham, AL real estate market, and Helena, located in north Shelby County is no exception. This trend involves a decrease in general foreclosure activity and a gradual increase in average and median sale price. The changes are not […]

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