Category Archives: The Real Story

There’s an old adage in real estate… I’m sure you know it well: The three most important things in real estate are location, location and location… There are several things that contribute to location; however, chief among those is the … Continue reading →

A collection of recent headlines: Year in Review: Building permits, housing sales rise in 2013 New home sales in Alabama improve 6% in October; YTD sales up 8% Alabama Residential Report: November sales up 4%; YTD sales up 10% Alabama … Continue reading →

When I say I don’t want anything for Christmas, that’s really not true… It’s just that what I want you can’t buy! And really… it’s much more fun to give anyway… it’s one of the many blessings of getting older! … Continue reading →

Of all holidays Thanksgiving is perhaps the most American Holiday. There can be no doubt that despite all of our challenges, we have much to be thankful for. Yes even in these days where unemployment remains at a higher level … Continue reading →

I’m reminded of the classic Alka-Seltzer commercial from the 60’s …Oh What a relief it is … the market is getting better! As I speak with friends, clients and those in the cash register line, I often hear folks delighted … Continue reading →

For those of you who know me… you know that I am into fixer-uppers… I have the ultimate Fixer-Upper and for the most part I love it… But then my wife would tell you she’s the project manager in chief … Continue reading →

We are indeed in a housing recovery. One that began in October / November of 2011. Regular readers of this column have heard me speak about this long awaited recovery for sometime. It has taken well over a year of … Continue reading →

RE/MAX in the Know: The Difference One Light Bulb Can Make