I got a phone call out of the blue last week from a person who had recently had their home appraised for a refinance loan. The bank had given him a copy of the home appraisal, and after looking at it wondered why the appraiser had not included his fully finished basement. He wanted to […]
Signs of Real Estate Life In Vestavia Hills, Alabama-Miller Hill Subdivision
November 4, 2011 By 6 Comments
I was doing some appraisal work in Vestavia Hills, Alabama this past week and ran across the Miller Hill Subdivision. This is a newer subdivision with new construction. I’ve reported in the past about the slow market for new construction, so when I see it I like to let people know the good news. It […]
What Happened to This House in Pelham, Alabama?
April 27, 2010 By 8 Comments
I see a lot of things as a real estate appraiser while I am out working and thought I might share some of them. It is not uncommon to see homes being moved, but while I was out this week I saw this home in Pelham, Alabama, which appears to be the top half of […]
Why So Many Vacant Houses?
March 20, 2010 By 5 Comments
I say this as if I don’t know the answer. I think I know part of the answer. In the day to day business of an appraiser we have to look at lots of houses in the MLS, both closed sales and active listings. I would say that at least half of the ones I […]
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