Appraisers talk about conformity when describing houses that do not “fit in” to the neighborhood. Sometimes this can be subjective but you can usually tell when it has occurred. Neighborhoods have certain characteristics relating to price range, house style and various other factors. Some times house style and price range intersect and you have an […]
Dude, Where’s My Porch?
October 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
Remember the movie “Dude, Where’s My Car?”, with Ashton Kutcher? I didn’t think so, it was not very memorable. These days Ashton Kutcher has more things to worry about than bad movies from his past, but the movie did come to mind when I saw this house. As you can see, it is missing […]
What In The World Is A Tumble Bus And What Does It Have To Do With Appraising?
October 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
The answer to the second question in the title is that the Tumble Bus has absolutely nothing to do with real estate appraisal. The answer to the first question is something I thought I would share with you. As a real estate a real estate appraiser in Birmingham, AL I get to drive around a […]
Birmingham, AL Homes- The Forest Park Neighbhorhood in Pictures
May 20, 2011 By 8 Comments
Birmingham, Alabama has a lot to offer in terms of neighborhoods and home styles. One of my favorites is the Forest Park neighborhood just east of downtown Birmingham. I was in the neighborhood this week working on an assignment. Most of the homes in Forest Park were built between 1900-1950 and have varying architectural styles. […]
Wood Carvings In Roebuck Springs, AL: A Photo From The Field
May 16, 2011 By 7 Comments
I was in the Roebuck Springs area of Birmingham, AL last week, which is located in the northeastern section of Jefferson County. While taking comparable photos I drove past this wood carving that someone had made in their front yard. The tree trunk was still growing up out of the ground and the carving had […]
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