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 […]
Here’s a home seller checklist to help your house appraise for the highest amount possible
April 14, 2013 By 4 Comments
What is the most popular neighborhood in Alabaster for the first quarter of 2013?
April 10, 2013 By 2 Comments
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
March 27, 2013 By 39 Comments
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?
March 13, 2013 By 3 Comments
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 […]
Two Exciting Trends Suggests A Stronger 2013 For The Alabaster, Alabama Real Estate Market
February 26, 2013 By 2 Comments
While working on some market trends during a recent appraisal assignment I ran across some data that suggests the Alabaster, Alabama real estate market may be on its way back up. Over the last several years the existing inventory of houses for sale has been a big problem in the area. It reached higher levels […]
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