Home sales are on the rise!! Yes, you read that correctly. As we look at the mid-year report for home sales in The Shoals, one thing is very obvious: Home sales are moving up, and moving up in a big way! This year we've seen home sales fall as much as over 30% in some months as compared to last y
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07/10/2009
One of the first decisions you will make when buying a home is whether or not you want the contract to be contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection. You do. Alabama is a "Caveat Emptor" state, meaning "Let the Buyer Beware". And while there are certain exceptions to the law, for the mos
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06/19/2009
If there ever was a time for a salesperson to run through the streets yelling "there's never been a better time to buy", THAT time is now. Interest rates are down as low as 4.75%, it's a buyer's market, and on top of all of this, if you qualify, the government is offering you up to $8000.00. Fo
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06/09/2009
Is your home ready to sell? Most sellers have common goals when selling: They want the most money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of trouble. Nothing wrong with that. To give you the best opportunity to achieve these goals, one of the most important first steps is to make sure
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07/31/2008
It seems the "gloom and doom" news outlets are reporting this housing crisis every which way you turn. And in some markets, that may very well be the case. Here in the Shoals Area, however, things seem to be ok, and the numbers back this up. Here are some statistics on the housing market for 2
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06/24/2008
If you ever visit the NW corner of Alabama, you are sure to see some "Welcome to The Shoals" signs. You will also see several businesses with "Shoals" in their name, for example "Shoals Pest Control" or "Shoals Lighting". In fact, in the phone book, there are approximately 125 Businesses or Assoc
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06/17/2008
