A Closer Look at Alabama’s New 7% Property Tax Cap If you’ve been hearing about Alabama’s new 7% property tax cap, you’re not alone. The recently passed House Bill 73 (Act 2024-344) has a lot of homeowners wondering what it really means and how it might impact their next tax bill. In this post, I […]
Alabama’s New 7% Property Tax Cap: What Homeowners Need to Know for 2025
November 5, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Spooky Features That Kill Home Value
October 29, 2025 By 3 Comments
Don’t Let the Condition of your Home be the Reason for a Low Appraisal After 35 years as an appraiser, I think I’ve seen everything when it comes to spooky features that can scare away a buyer or lower its value. Some properties have been well maintained, while others make me afraid to step inside. […]
A Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Understanding the New UAD 3.6 Appraisal Report
October 15, 2025 By 6 Comments
Why This Matters to Agents You’ll start seeing something new in appraisal reports soon: the UAD 3.6 appraisal report. It’s a big change in how appraisals are written and shared. This update doesn’t just affect appraisers. It also changes how agents, buyers, and sellers read and understand the report. I recently spoke with an office […]
The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy
October 8, 2025 By 1 Comment
A Closer Look at What Affects Home Value Before You Buy Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding the “perfect” house — the one with the right kitchen, backyard, or curb appeal — and overlook what really […]
Do Nearby Home Sales Affect My Home’s Value?
September 10, 2025 By 3 Comments
Not All Nearby Home Sales Are Good Comps If homes in your neighborhood are selling for more (or less), you may be wondering: “Do Nearby Home Sales Affect MY Home’s Value?” It seems like a simple question, but the answer depends on a few important things. Recent sales nearby can affect your home’s value, but […]
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