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When you are considering the purchase of a new home, one of the first things to think about is if you will be able to get a mortgage loan. At the start of the home buying process, you will hear terms like “pre-qualification”, “pre-approval”, and “conditional approval”. If you are not familiar wit...

Spring has arrived and with the weather warming up, now is the time to start sprucing up your yard for curb appeal. Here are some tips for how to rid your yard of that wild, unattended winter look and replace it with a space that is sure to impress!Send Winter PackingPull out your rake and remove...

128 High Street, Montgomery, AL 36104MLS# 5547495 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 3,980 Square Feet | Downtown Montgomery  Amazing investment opportunity in Montgomery's Downtown District! This stately home built in 1900 is zoned for multi-use and is located within Walking Distance to the Equal Justice Init...

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner and many people enjoy spending time outdoors to savor the warmer weather. Unfortunately, there are some not-so-pleasant aspects of spending time outside such as bugs, rain, and hot, humid days. Whether you have a deck, patio or simply a great ya...

728 E Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5535573 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,880 Square Feet | Cloverdale This pristine Cloverdale Idlewild beauty has only had 2 owners! The large front porch welcomes you and your guests inside where you are greeted with hardwood floors, high ceilings and arche...

Deciding whether to buy a home is a big deal, especially for military families who may only live someplace for a short period of time. If you are in the military and are thinking about buying a home, here are some important things to take into consideration:RESEARCHIt’s important to start researc...

9171 Vaughn Road, Pike Road, AL  36064MLS# 5539244 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2 Half Baths | 4,740 Square Feet | Pike Road EXQUISITE PIKE ROAD ESTATE SITUATED ON 4.7 +/- ACRE CORNER LOT! As you pull down the circular drive you are greeted by a cast iron fountain and beautiful landscaping. The grand foy...

3241 Gatsby Lane, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5525442 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,518 Square Feet | Hillwood West Neat as a pin in Hillwood West! This adorable patio home is the perfect spot to land if you are looking for low maintenance. The open floor plan has a living room, dining room, kitchen with b...

Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing a home and a mortgage is involved, a home appraisal is going to be an important aspect of the process. Therefore, it’s crucial that you understand how the appraisal process works and how an appraiser determines a home’s value.A home appraisal is an ...

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 ...