Why does the appraiser have to take pictures of every room in my house?

Why does the appraiser have to take pictures of every room in my house? If there were two topics that most home owners show concern about it would be a messy house and the fact that the appraiser has to take pictures of every room in their house. I’ve talked about the messy house issues […]

An FHA appraisal resource guide and checklist for real estate agents

An FHA appraisal resource guide and checklist for real estate agents If you’re a real estate agent I hope this post will help you navigate through FHA requirements on your listings. I’ve written extensively about various items that set FHA appraisals apart from conventional loans. If you have an idea that a home you are […]

PUD vs. Condo, what’s the difference?

PUD vs. Condo, what’s the difference? If you are in the real estate business you may have heard the terms PUD and Condo, but if you’re not in the business then these words are probably foreign to you. It is not uncommon for the two to be confused with each other but there are major […]

A quick look at million dollar home sales in Birmingham, AL from 2004-2014

A quick look at million dollar home sales in Birmingham, AL from 2004-2014 It’s no surprise that due to problems in the real estate market over the past several years that marketing and selling luxury homes over $1 million dollars has been a challenge. As a natural extension of this situation it has also been […]

Top 5 appraisal problems and solutions for homeowners

Top 5 appraisal problems and solutions for homeowners When speaking with homeowners I hear various complaints regarding appraisal problems. These typically have to do with issues that result in the home not appraising for what the owner thinks it should. I’m going to take a look at some of these complaints today and offer solutions […]

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