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Whether you are selling a home or buying one, you are going to want to know the value of the home so that you can determine the selling price or if the sale price is appropriate. But what you may not be aware of is that there are 3 different types of home values. It may be confusing to you when t...

When you make an offer on a home and it gets accepted, you have every reason to be excited. Becoming a homeowner is making an investment in your own future; likely the largest financial investment you will make. However, it is prudent to be aware that there are other costs involved in purchasing ...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and let’s face it, not everyone LOVES this holiday.  If you’ve recently been through a break-up, or you just haven’t found “the one” yet, observing everyone around you as they celebrate “coupledom” can be, well, slightly depressing. But it doesn’t have to be that way....

If you have been out house hunting, you may have noticed some for-sale signs with “sale pending” badges on them. What does it mean when a sale is pending?Here is what you need to know about a pending home sale:A home sale is pending after a seller has accepted an offer and the contract between th...

1877 Hill Hedge Drive, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5684143 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Baths | 1,858 Square Feet | Hill Hedge Check out this mid-century modern ranch conveniently located in Midtown! This home has a nice floor plan with granite and stainless appliances in the kitchen, an open living ...

15 Nottingham Way, Millbrook, AL 36025MLS# 5699914 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,700 Square Feet | Sherwood Forest Welcome to this practically brand-new home in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood! Built in 2023, this 1,700 square foot home offers the perfect blend of modern convenience and country charm, ...

Do you need some more living space in your home, but don’t want to spend the money on a room addition?  Well, maybe the answer is right in front of you…when you pull into your driveway. Converting your garage into a living space is a great alternative to adding a room to your home. In fact, if yo...

704 Felder Avenue, Montgomery, AL  36106MLS# 5688974 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 1 Half Bath | 3,250 Square Feet | Cloverdale Classic Old Cloverdale at its finest! Situated on the corner of two of the most iconic streets in the neighborhood, this stunning home awaits its new owner. The open floor plan i...

If you are planning to put your house on the market this year, there is no time like the present to start getting organized for the process of staging, showing and moving out of your home.Begin now by following the tips listed below and you won’t feel so overwhelmed when it’s time to put your hou...

1207 Laurel Brook Lane, Montgomery, AL 36117MLS# 5684074 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,443 Square Feet | Breckenridge This beautiful custom built all brick home in Breckenridge is fabulous inside and out! The inviting floor plan welcomes you in with an elegant dining room with a new picture window, a lo...