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Real estate terminology can feel like a foreign language—confusing, overwhelming, and filled with jargon. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!Today, we're breaking down one of the most important concepts in buying and selling homes: comparables (often called “comps”). Understanding how comps wo...

2258 Allendale Road, Montgomery, AL  36111MLS# 5779894 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 1 Half Baths | 2,660 Square Feet | Allendale This custom-built Allendale home has all the bells and whistles you would expect to find in a high-end home and is ready for a new owner to love it as much as the former! Named...

Summer has arrived, and with the heat and humidity in full swing, you've likely been spending more time indoors to stay cool. But with the Fourth of July just a few days away, it’s the perfect time to get out and celebrate! Montgomery is bursting with patriotic events, family-friendly activities...

1348 Magnolia Curve, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5775892 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Baths | 2,592 Square Feet | Cloverdale Step into the warm embrace of this beautifully remodeled home in Historic Cloverdale. Entertain in style in the dramatic kitchen/great room combo - designed by a licensed archi...

The saying “dog days of summer” refers to the hottest time of year, which in our neck of the woods means July and August, when the heat and humidity hit their peaks. The saying originated from ancient Greek and Roman times when people believed that Sirius, also known as the “Dog Star”, contribute...

2412 College Street, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5775173 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,776 Square Feet | Cloverdale Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage style home, located in the Cloverdale Historic District – just steps from the shops, restaurants, and charm this neighborhood is ...

Nobody likes thinking about what happens after they die. But none of us live forever. One of the best things you can do for your loved ones is to prepare for what happens to your estate in the event of your death or incapacitation.Estate planning is the process of arranging how your assets will b...

2207 Winona Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36107MLS# 5774203 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 2,671 Square Feet | Capitol Heights You know those houses that you drive by for years and say "I have always loved that house" or "I would love to live there?" Well, this is one of those special homes! One of only two ...

There was a time when there were three mortgage loan types available to home buyers. You could get a Fixed-Rate Conventional Mortgage, an FHA Loan or a VA Loan. But times, they are a changin’.  Now there is a vast array of mortgage loan types to be had!  Let’s learn about some of them, and the di...

June is National Homeownership Month!  This is a time to celebrate all the wonderful benefits of owning a home as well as the role of Realtors in the American dream of homeownership. National Homeownership Week began in 1995 as a strategy of President Clinton’s administration to increase homeowne...