A New Tool I recently purchased a new tool for my appraisal toolbox, a Bosch laser distance measurer. Up until now I have been happy with my handy 100 foot fiberglass tape measure, however I have to admit that I’m pretty hard on them and found myself buying a new one every couple of months. […]
A new gadget for my appraisal toolbox- Bosch laser distance measurer
Pelham, AL Real Estate Market Report-September 2014
Pelham, AL Real Estate Market Report-September 2014 We’re three quarters of the way through 2014 and sales in the overall Birmingham metro area have seen an increase over 2013 so far. Every area is different and as you know location is one of the most important factor when it comes to real estate. This week […]
5 Things Zillow Won’t Do To Get Your Zestimate
Pulling The Curtain Back On The Zestimate For some reason the zestimate provided by Zillow has become the authority on value to many consumers. As an appraiser I get asked many times how close my appraisal will be to THE zestimate value. Real estate agents have also told me that owners expect to be able […]
Alabaster, AL Real Estate Market Report-September 2014
Alabaster, AL Real Estate Market Report-September 2014 Have you wondered how the Alabaster real estate market has been this time of the year? If so then I hope you’ll find value in this post. During the month of September 2014 there were 37 home sold. Lets take a closer look at what sold and how […]
Dryvit vs. Brick: Is There A Price Difference?
What is Dryvit? Dryvit is the common name for an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) that looks like stucco but is quite different in construction type and characteristics. It has been used extensively in commercial buildings in the past however more recently it has made its way into the residential market. Dryvit has excellent […]





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