Most people only think about real estate appraisals when they are buying or refinancing a home. In truth real estate appraisals are used for many other “non traditional” uses. Appraisals are required any time the value of real estate is needed. The value may be as of the date it was inspected or it could […]
What’s Happening To The Townhouse Market In The Alabaster/Pelham/Helena Area?
March 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
I recently completed an appraisal assignment in Alabaster, Alabama for an attached townhouse unit and I wanted to share with you what I found. The graph shows townhouse sales in the area from January 2005 to February 2011. As you can see, values are definitely declining. Based on the property I was appraising, the search […]
FAQ: Does The County Appraiser Know What You Appraise My Home For?
September 30, 2010 By 4 Comments
Have you ever wondered if the county tax assessor/appraiser knows what your house appraises for when you refinance your home? This was a question I got the other day from a homeowner when I was at their home doing an inspection. The answer is “No”,the county assessor does not know what your home appraises for. […]
Jefferson County-Birmingham, Alabama: Are You Happy With Your Property Taxes?
August 3, 2010 By 2 Comments
Well, by now Jefferson County residents in Birmingham, Alabama have received their real property tax notices. Are you happy with the recent reassessments the county has made? In a recent article on Al.com, they reported that approximately 80% of property owners WILL NOT see a change in their property taxes. They have stated that they […]
Birmingham, Alabama Homeowners: New Property Tax Assessments are out
July 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
If you live in Jefferson County, Alabama please don’t forget about your property tax assessments, which came out at the beginning of July. It is a good idea to check the value that the county has your house assessed at. If you believe it is too high it is possible to contest the value, but […]
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