“It is impossible to map out a route to your destination if you don’t know where you’re starting from”- Suze Orman. Whether it’s the idea of getting away from renting or just kn... Read more
As W. Clement Stone once said, “You affect your subconscious mind by verbal repetition.” When you see real estate jargon more than once every 5-10 years, you begin to recognize the terminolo... Read more
When you buy a home, you tend to encounter a lot of financial jargon. Whether you’re buying your first home, a move-up space or an investment property, there are countless new phrases that y... Read more
Let’s recap. As we discussed last week, Alabama law requires that information about the types of services to be provided to a buyer or seller must be given as soon as reasonably possible. Th... Read more
Does the term “single agency” mean you are on your own when it comes to a real estate transaction? No way! It’s real estate lingo. Let’s see what it means. As we discussed last week, Alabama... Read more
“Paperwork wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for all the paper. And the work.” – Darynda Jones. Seriously, when it comes to buying and selling a home, there is a tremendous amount of pa... Read more
Waiting on your home to close can feel like it takes forever. Then, just when you think you are ahead of the game, there’s another setback. One of those sneaky setbacks can be a property tit... Read more
Below is a home services report from Southtown Mortgage. Paying off your mortgage might seem like a dream come true: no more payments, no more interest and owning your house in full. Who wou... Read more
Exactly how do you know what is going on in a home you potentially want to sell or buy? Especially in a caveat emptor state like Alabama. The answer is a home inspection! This is a chance fo... Read more