A quick look at million dollar home sales in Birmingham, AL from 2004-2014 It’s no surprise that due to problems in the real estate market over the past several years that marketing and selling luxury homes over $1 million dollars has been a challenge. As a natural extension of this situation it has also been […]
A quick look at million dollar home sales in Birmingham, AL from 2004-2014
November 26, 2014 By 8 Comments
How do appraisers make adjustments?
November 18, 2014 By 12 Comments
How do appraisers make adjustments? During a recent talk at a local real estate agents office I was asked a question about how do appraisers make adjustments. As a follow up they also wanted to know if these adjustments would be available to them to help in pricing their homes. This is a very good […]
Fall leaves and the appraisers mailbag
November 13, 2014 By 4 Comments
Fall leaves and the appraisers mailbag WOW! That is really an understatement but I hope it conveys my amazement at how colorful the fall leaves have been this year in the Birmingham, Alabama area. I love this time of the year and we have not been disappointed, so I thought I would share some pictures […]
Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013
November 10, 2014 By 2 Comments
Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013 A common trend has been emerging within the general Birmingham, AL real estate market, and Helena, located in north Shelby County is no exception. This trend involves a decrease in general foreclosure activity and a gradual increase in average and median sale price. The changes are not […]
A new gadget for my appraisal toolbox- Bosch laser distance measurer
October 30, 2014 By 20 Comments
A New Tool I recently purchased a new tool for my appraisal toolbox, a Bosch laser distance measurer. Up until now I have been happy with my handy 100 foot fiberglass tape measure, however I have to admit that I’m pretty hard on them and found myself buying a new one every couple of months. […]
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