Buying or selling a home comes with things that pretty much don't change even when the market might. These steadfast tips may serve Alabama residents well when they're venturing into the often complicated business of real estate. It's better to be prepared before...
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Real estate terms: A deposit versus a downpayment
There are so many terms bantered about in the Alabama real estate industry that it's often difficult to know what's what. Two terms that often are used interchangeably, but mean different things, are earnest money deposit and downpayment. An earnest money deposit...
Real estate: Investor buys Alabama nursing facilities
A Canadian investor recently purchased five nursing facilities in Alabama. The businessman bought facilities in Montgomery as well as others in Alabama -- in Butler, Selma, Montrose Bay and Birmingham as well as another out of state. The real estate investor has...
Real estate: Avoiding foreclosure in Alabama
Once the dream home has been found, the last thing anyone wants to have happen is the possibility of losing it. But things happen in life, so when it comes to real estate issues in Alabama, it's important to know how to avoid the stress of foreclosure. When a...
Montgomery residential real estate listings down over last year
Alabama residential listings seem to be in short supply compared to a year ago. In fact, the numbers of homes for sale in the residential real estate sector in Montgomery are down about 9.5 percent. The Montgomery Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) says demand...
Real estate: Pointers for selling a home privately in Alabama
Many homeowners are reluctant to sell their homes on their own, but it is doable. Alabama residents who want to make the foray into for sale by owner (FSBO) territory might benefit from a few real estate tips before making that decision. Selling a home privately will...