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Buyer’s Agent: Why Every Home Buyer Needs One
Buyer’s Agent: Why Every Home Buyer Needs One “Why Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent?” Buying a home is probably the most important purchase you’ll ever make do you want to go it alone? Until a few years ago, home buyers had no choice. They decided upon a home to buy and negotiated the contract... Read More
Alabama new home sales in May up 7% over last year
[Article via AL.com] Demand: Alabama new home sales in May increased 7.4 percent from last May. Consistent with seasonal trends, sales also increased by 29 units or 9.5 percent from the prior month. Supply: New construction inventory increased 5.7 percent from May 2014. Three of five metro areas experienced decreases in inventory from last May with the... Read More
Our Valley Events
Here’s a link to a calendar with A LOT of local events! Many of them are even free. Our Valley Events Local Calendar Read More
Why Rent When You Can Buy?
Are you unsure about becoming a homeowner? Do you wonder about the tax incentives? Are you worried about whether homebuying is a good investment? Buying a first home can be an intimidating process. But the first step is deciding if: I want to own a home; i can afford to... Read More
Short Sale: How to Avoid Foreclosure by Selling Fast for Less
Short Sale: How to Avoid Foreclosure by Selling Fast for Less 6 Critical Secrets to Short-Sale Success in Today’s Market As home prices have dropped in some areas of the country, a growing number of homeowners are finding their home is worth less than the mortgage amount still owed to their lender (known as being... Read More
Buyer’s Market: How to Take Advantage of a Buyer’s Market
Buyer’s Market: How to Take Advantage of a Buyer’s Market 8 Great Reasons to Buy a Home in Today’s Market When it comes to buying a home, timing it right is up there with location as a key consideration. Catching a housing market in transition toward the buyer’s advantage – as it is in many... Read More
Rent vs. Buy: How to Make the Best of Your Housing Dollars
The only one who benefits financially from a rent check is the landlord. Renters never see their monthly payments again, and they can’t use any of that money as a tax deduction. Home buyers, on the other hand, spend part of their monthly payments buying an asset they can eventually sell. The remainder of their... Read More
24% of Renters Believe Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home
In real estate, the spring is often seen as the ideal time to buy or sell a house. The term “Spring Buyer’s Season” exists for a reason, as renters and those looking to move on from their current home thaw out from the winter and hit the market ready to buy. According to Bank of America’s annual Home Buyer... Read More