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You’ve scrimped and saved, deliberated and discussed, researched and read, and finally decide to buy a home. Congrats! Even being ready and able to buy a home is a big achievement. But even with all the time and effort you put into this monumental decision, you might still have some lingering questions, especially if this is your first foray into the realm of real estate.

Many of the best parts of Alabama used to be well-kept secrets, but it's starting to look like the secret’s out.

More than 15 years ago, a grassroots Movement changed the face of Alabama with the introduction of brewpubs.

Alabama is enjoying one of the most robust economic recoveries in the country. In fact, it’s number four among all 50 states, with a 54 percent increase in continued insured employment.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic initially delayed real estate transactions for some people, the housing market in Central Alabama is showing strength and resiliency...

Buying a home is something most people will do only a handful of times in their lives, so often they aren't familiar with the home buying process's numerous intricacies.

Venturing into the world of real estate can feel overwhelming, especially given the complicated lingo. However, like any language, all you need is a good reference and a little practice...

What throws a lot of people, and especially first-time homebuyers, is the plethora of types of mortgages, each of which comes with its own set of pros and cons.

“Our job is to protect the property and our client,”

Let’s be honest. Realtors have pretty obvious reasons to discourage owners from DIY house sales. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) properties don’t yield commissions for sales agents.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic initially delayed real estate transactions for some people, the housing market in Central Alabama is showing strength and resiliency...

What throws a lot of people, and especially first-time homebuyers, is the plethora of types of mortgages, each of which comes with its own set of pros and cons.

"...energy-efficiency is becoming a significant selling feature in both new and existing homes."

“Our job is to protect the property and our client,”

So you think you’ve got this real estate stuff figured out. How hard can it be to sell a house in Alabama’s current market, where homes might receive multiple offers within 48 hours of listing?

That makes May one of the busiest months of the year for Realtors like Anita Latham, broker/owner of RE/MAX First Choice and appraisers like Tom Horn of Thomas C. Horn Real Estate Appraisal. Like their colleagues, Horn and Latham track area pricing trends year-round.

“Our job is to protect the property and our client,”

Let’s be honest. Realtors have pretty obvious reasons to discourage owners from DIY house sales. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) properties don’t yield commissions for sales agents.

You’ve scrimped and saved, deliberated and discussed, researched and read, and finally decide to buy a home. Congrats! Even being ready and able to buy a home is a big achievement. But even with all the time and effort you put into this monumental decision, you might still have some lingering questions, especially if this is your first foray into the realm of real estate.

Many of the best parts of Alabama used to be well-kept secrets, but it's starting to look like the secret’s out.

More than 15 years ago, a grassroots Movement changed the face of Alabama with the introduction of brewpubs.

Alabama is enjoying one of the most robust economic recoveries in the country. In fact, it’s number four among all 50 states, with a 54 percent increase in continued insured employment.