Tips for hiring an appraiser you can trust Over the past year or two, I’ve seen a shift in consumer behavior. More and more home buyers that may be using cash or other forms of payment where a mortgage is NOT necessary are still interested in getting an appraisal. I credit this to them being […]
Silver Creek subdivision- Alabaster, AL real estate market report 2015
May 22, 2015 By 4 Comments
Silver Creek subdivision- Alabaster, AL real estate market report 2015 The Silver Creek subdivision is located in Alabaster, Alabama in north Shelby County. This development offers a community pool, clubhouse, and homeowner association. From data supplied by the Birmingham MLS the following statistics reflect sales activity from April 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015: Median […]
Drive-by appraisal vs Interior appraisal, which is best?
May 19, 2015 By 12 Comments
Drive-by appraisal vs Interior appraisal, which is best? Everybody likes to save money, right? If you are getting a loan to borrow against the equity in your home, and you want the most cash possible, then a drive by appraisal may not be the answer. Getting a drive-by appraisal may be less expensive than a […]
How a sales graph can show expertise to your clients
May 6, 2015 By 4 Comments
How a sales graph can show expertise to your clients They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This couldn’t be more of a true statement than when analyzing real estate sales data. If you are trying to provide support for a value estimate in either an appraisal or as part of a sales […]
Alabaster, AL 1st quarter home sales: 2014 vs. 2015
April 14, 2015 By 4 Comments
Alabaster, AL 1st quarter home sales: 2014 vs. 2015 I keep hearing from agents in my area that inventory is low and homes are selling quickly. This is a general statement of course and may not be true for all markets but by the looks of the charts I’ve put together here that seems to […]
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