After looking at this house you may think that it was built with new fangled construction methods to help increase its energy efficiency and make it more “green”. But you would be wrong, as I was. When I passed it up I did a double take, but after driving by again I discovered that it […]
Getting to Know the “Get a Real Estate Life” Gang at RE/Max Advantage
November 3, 2010 By 7 Comments
I had the opportunity to speak today at the “business booster” meeting for RE/Max Advantage. Genny Williams, who runs the “Get a Real Estate Life” program, asked me to speak about real estate trends in the Birmingham, Alabama area. I enjoy these types of meetings because I can talk to Realtors about what is happening […]
The Down and Dirty on Foreclosures
November 1, 2010 By 6 Comments
If you keep up with the news you know that foreclosures dominate the headlines. It is an unfortunate thing but something appraisers must consider. People ask me all the time about why I must use foreclosure sales in the appraisals I do. What I tell them is that in many real estate markets foreclosures are […]
Birmingham, Alabama Real Estate Agent Tips: What is an MPR?
October 27, 2010 By 11 Comments
I talk with real estate agents quite a bit in my day to day work as a real estate appraiser. It seem like FHA appraisal requirements are the most confusing to them in relation to what appraisers look for during our appraisal inspections. By knowing what an appraiser looks for, the agent can better prepare […]
City of Mountain Brook Alabama: Sales Price Trend Graph For Past Five Years
October 6, 2010 By 2 Comments
I have been providing information recently on the highest priced home sales in the Birmingham, Alabama area. The city of Mountain Brook has consistently been where most of these sales occur. As I have said in the past, Mountain Brook is one of the most expensive areas in the state to buy a home. I […]
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