Strategies to Appeal Your High Property Tax Assessment As of May 24, 2024, the Jefferson County Board of Equalization protest period is open and runs until June 24, 2024. For those living in Shelby County, the protest period ended on April 28th. I thought I would take some time in this week’s blog post to […]
The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy
May 21, 2024 By 4 Comments
Strategies for Evaluating Home Value: What Buyers Need to Know When it comes to purchasing a home, understanding the various factors that affect its value is important. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have years of experience in buying and selling houses, knowing what to look for can significantly influence your decision-making process and potential […]
What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?
May 1, 2024 By 4 Comments
Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The truth of the matter is that it is difficult to give a straightforward answer. Contrary to what you see on the home improvement shows it is not always […]
Has the Birmingham Real Estate Market Changed Since 2023?
April 24, 2024 By 2 Comments
Birmingham Real Estate Market Update: First Quarter 2024 vs 2023 The first quarter of 2024 is now under our belts so this week I’ll be taking a look at how Q1 of 2024 compared to Q1 of 2023. The big story for 2024 is interest rates, and as of the writing of this post, rates […]
Can a New Construction Sale be Used as a Comp for an Older Home?
March 26, 2024 By 4 Comments
A Different Market I think we can all agree that the real estate market we are currently in, as of the writing of this post, is not the same one we were in from 2020 to 2022. The market dynamics have changed namely interest rates. Prices have held steady and even increased in some […]
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