A Look At The Absorption Rate In Pelham, Alabama, Ballantrae Subdivision-Pt. 2

We took a look at the entire Pelham, Alabama market with the last blog post I wrote.  Today we are going to narrow things down a bit to the subdivision level and even a certain style of home.  Of the 222 sales that occurred in Pelham, AL from 12/15/2010 to 12/15/2011, 59 sales occurred in […]

A Look At The Absorption Rate In Pelham, Alabama, Pt. 1

You may have heard the term “Absorption Rate” before but not really know what it means.  The absorption rate is a measure of  how long it will take to sell the current inventory of homes in a given market.  This market can be on a large scale such as for the entire country, or it […]

Signs of Real Estate Life In Pelham, Alabama-Ballantrae Subdivision

There is a lot of doom and gloom being written in the media today about the real estate market, so whenever I see any positive signs I like to report on them.  New construction in today’s market has slowed down when compared to 3-5 years ago, but to me it is a positive sign that […]

What’s Happening To The Townhouse Market In The Alabaster/Pelham/Helena Area?

I recently completed an appraisal assignment in Alabaster, Alabama for an attached townhouse unit and I wanted to share with you what I found.  The graph shows townhouse sales in the area from January 2005 to February 2011.  As you can see, values are definitely declining. Based on the property I was appraising, the search […]

How to Find an Appraiser in Birmingham, Alabama

Whether you need an appraisal in the Birmingham, Alabama area to set a listing price, settle an estate for tax appeal purposes, divorce or bankruptcy we’re only a click away using Google.  We would be glad to discuss with you your requirements to see if we can help you out.  Consultation is always free.  Of […]

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