If you’re getting an FHA loan and want to make sure the appraisal goes off without a hitch make sure you pay attention to these 5 items. If you don’t then it could delay the loan and your closing. The appraiser has to make note of the items listed below, and if he/she cannot then […]
When is a bedroom NOT a bedroom?
May 18, 2012 By 6 Comments
A homeowner asked me a good question the other day about the appraisal I had done on her home. They had been using one of the rooms in the house as a bedroom for their child, but in the appraisal I was not able to count it as a bedroom. She asked me why. My […]
10 years of sales in the Liberty Park subdivision of Vestavia Hills, Alabama
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Liberty Park is an upscale subdivision located in the city of Vestavia Hills, Alabama. It is well recognized because of the Statue of Liberty replica that is located at its entrance. The statue was originally made for the Liberty National Life Insurance Company in downtown Birmingham, however in 1989 it was moved to its current […]
So, How IS The Birmingham, Alabama Real Estate Market??
April 30, 2012 By 4 Comments
Funny you ask. I get asked this question a lot and I have my own thoughts, but it’s nice to know that other professionals agree. In addition to experiencing the local Birmingham market from a first hand experience, I read a lot of market data to assist me in my real estate appraisal business. Local […]
What Red Flags Can Kill A Birmingham, AL Area FHA Appraisal?
October 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
Have you ever wondered if a house would pass an FHA appraisal inspection? FHA does have more stringent appraisal guidelines than conventional loans but if you know what to look for then you can be ready before any problems come up. I have included some of the top problems I have seen in my 20+ […]
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