Do You Know The Factors That Influence Your Home’s Value? During a discussion recently with a homeowner, I was asked: “what can I do to increase the value of my home”? Keep in mind that I had called them to set up an appointment for an appraisal to be done that week. They wanted to know […]
A Millennial’s Guide to Understanding the Home Appraisal
November 29, 2017 By 12 Comments
A Millennial’s Guide to Understanding the Home Appraisal Millennials have recently become a big topic in real estate circles. Some reports indicate that they have surpassed baby boomers as the largest generational group in the United States. They also make up the largest group of home buyers. Millennials consist of people born between the early […]
5 Ways to Spot a Turkey Appraisal
November 20, 2017 By 4 Comments
What’s a Turkey Appraisal? One of the definitions for turkey in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is something that is a failure or a flop. In my own words, a turkey appraisal is one that does not provide a reliable indicator of market value for various reasons. Turkeys are great for Thanksgiving but not for appraisals. In […]
What is the FHA Rule for Heating and Cooling Systems?
November 8, 2017 By 75 Comments
Confused about the FHA Rule for Heating and Cooling Systems? I’ve received a lot of calls recently regarding the FHA rule for heating and cooling systems. You may have wondered what FHA heat source requirements are or what is considered a permanent heat source. Does FHA require central heat and air? Today we’re going to […]
5 House Flipping Tips From a Birmingham Home Appraiser
November 2, 2017 By 6 Comments
House Flipping Tips From a Birmingham Home Appraiser By learning these house flipping tips from a Birmingham home appraiser you can avoid common mistakes made by investors. While I’m not a home-flipping expert I am an appraiser that has seen numerous mistakes by home flippers that could have been avoided if they had known some […]
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