On January 18th a new law went into effect that could potentially prolong loan closing dates because it will require lenders to provide a copy of the appraisal or other valuation tool used to make a loan decision to their customer as soon as it is completed or 3 days prior to the closing, whichever […]
A new law homebuyers and agents should be aware of: It could prolong your closing
January 23, 2014 By 4 Comments
If you’re using an online FSBO service to sell your home, don’t make this critical mistake
January 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
People are different. Some like to get their hands dirty in projects, while others may want to hire someone to do it for them. The abundance of DIY shows on T.V. have given people the knowledge and motivation to do it themselves, learn something new, and save some money. There are people who have built […]
Why Zillow “zestimates” aren’t accurate
January 7, 2014 By 10 Comments
I wrote a blog post earlier this year that showed you how to determine how accurate Zillow was in your area. The response on this was phenomenal so I thought I would follow up that post with one in which I explain to you why the Zillow “zestimate” can be so inaccurate. With so many people […]
A look at architectural styles in the Chandalar subdivision of Pelham, Alabama
December 4, 2013 By 2 Comments
I recently did some appraisal work in the Chandalar subdivision in Pelham, Alabama and found the architectural styles very interesting. As an appraiser we study the floor plan design within a home and its functional utility, which looks at how well the floor plan flows. We also look at exterior design and how well it […]
My 200th blog post, Wordcamp Birmingham, and a big Thank You
July 29, 2013 By 8 Comments
I thought I would share with you a small accomplishment of mine. I recently surpassed my 200th blog post for Birmingham Appraisal Blog. I know this is not a world record or anything like that, because there are bloggers that have written more, but it signifies an accomplishment for me that I really had not […]
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