An appraiser’s life can sometimes be frightening! It seems appropriate that at this time of year I share with you some of the things that appraisers find frightening. There are a lot of scary movies leading up to Halloween and it got me to thinking about horror flicks that describe an appraiser’s job. Without further […]
Price per square foot is not the holy grail of property value
October 24, 2016 By 12 Comments
Price per square foot is media darling of value While scanning the news headlines this week I ran across an article titled “What Is the Average Price per Square Foot for a Home — and Why Does It Matter?” Because I am an appraiser this caught my eye for various reasons. The article pointed out […]
What is an easement and how does it affect my property value?
October 20, 2016 By 29 Comments
What is an easement? If you’ve ever purchased real estate it’s quite possible that the property may have been subject to an easement. Easements are common and a lot of properties have them without the owner even being aware of it. The easement is something that is included in the legal description as well as […]
5 myths about pricing your FSBO listing
October 18, 2016 By 10 Comments
FSBO Pricing Strategies Most FSBO sellers go the DIY route because they want to save money. Saving money does not mean that you have to approach the task of selling your home blindly though. In my 25+ years of appraisal experience I have done a lot of pre-listing appraisals for sellers who thought they were […]
Riverwoods subdivision- Helena, AL home sales report October 2016
October 10, 2016 By 7 Comments
How are Riverwoods home sales? The Riverwoods subdivision is located in north Shelby county in Helena, Alabama. The subdivision is built along the Cahaba River which is the longest free-flowing river in Alabama. The neighborhood offers a pool, clubhouse and walking trails. The development began around 2002 and is a popular location for home buyers in […]
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