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3012 Norman Bridge Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36105MLS# 5536698 Bedrooms | 4 Baths | 4-Plex | Southmont Great investment opportunity and prime location in Midtown/Cloverdale area! This brick 4-plex has spacious 2 bedroom /1 bath apartments with hardwood floors and large rooms. 3 of the units have ...

Purchasing your first home is a huge milestone…and not one that should be taken lightly.  It’s a big commitment and you want to be sure you get it right. It is important that you educate yourself before you begin the home buying process so that you can find the right property and procure the fina...

While there are many perks to home ownership (and tax breaks are a big one!), people who are beginning the journey of purchasing a home may be easily misled by common homeowner tax myths.First, it is important to note that owning your own home does come with tax benefits. For example, a conventio...

3174 Lexington Road, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5521073 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,533 Square Feet | Cloverdale/Idlewild Love the charm of Cloverdale but looking for stylish updates too? Then this is the one for you! Entering this house, it's impossible to not fall in love with the unique arched front ...

As the birthplace of the Civil Rights movement, Montgomery, AL is considered one of the best historic cities in America. From historical sites, to museums, to memorials, there are a plethora of things to see and learn in this wonderful southern city.The modern Civil Rights Movement began when Ros...

3264 Le Bron Road, Montgomery, AL  36106MLS# 5516843 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1 Half Bath | 1,815 Square Feet | Cloverdale/Idlewild This Cloverdale charmer offers the best of both worlds! Classic historic features you would expect in a vintage home, with improved amenities like a new roof, updated ele...

When people think about where they might retire, the first place that comes to mind is Florida. But Florida is far from the only place that is great for retirement. According to U.S News Real Estate, Montgomery, Alabama, with its affordable home prices, inexpensive taxes, and low cost of living i...

It’s the time of year when everything just seems “blah”. The holidays are over and winter looms before us…long and cold. Many of us leave for work during the dark morning and don’t arrive home until the dark of night. It can be depressing. Really. Scientifically.  Depressing. Per Psychology Today...

With all the fees and expenses involved in purchasing a home, it may be tempting to skip the  home inspection to avoid spending the money.  But in the long run, it may cost you more to skip it. Home inspections sometimes reveal things that ultimately could have cost you way more than the fee invo...

I remember watching The Jetsons when I was a kid and being fascinated by the idea of being able to actually see somebody when talking to them on the phone. And a robot maid? Who wouldn’t want one of those?!  I had no idea that in my lifetime, the things I saw on that cartoon fantasy would become ...