5 key statistics and what they mean to the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market

Everybody keeps talking about how good the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market is compared to past years, so I thought I would take a closer look. There are certain key statistics that need to be performing well for the market to be healthy. Lets take a look at some charts to see if we can […]

Here’s a home seller checklist to help your house appraise for the highest amount possible

With the spring and summer season approaching many homeowners will be listing their house for sale. This is the time of year that people like to move. It is easier to move during the summer months and families can get moved in before school starts. Real estate appraiser’s look at various things during their visit […]

What is the most popular neighborhood in Alabaster for the first quarter of 2013?

The Birmingham, Alabama Multiple Listing Service has recorded a total of 87 single family residential sales for the city of Alabaster in the first quarter of 2013. I thought it would be interesting to take a look at what neighborhood was most popular among buyers by seeing which one had the most sales. Several neighborhoods […]

What you should know about FHA guidelines for attics if you want to sell your home

I received an email this week asking what the FHA guidelines for attics was from a person who wanted to sell their home. They wanted to make sure it met these guidelines just in case the buyer used an FHA loan.  So I thought I would share my answer with you in case you might […]

How much does an appraisal cost?

How much does an appraisal cost? I get asked “how much does an appraisal cost?” a lot. More and more homeowners these days are seriously considering getting an appraisal on their home to help them price it correctly to sell. There appears to be a change in the mindset of many homeowners from several years […]

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