Real Estate

Building a New Home and The Home Buying process in general - have A LOT of similar characteristics.When building a New Home - the first and most important task here is the proper construction of the foundation. The foundation is rarely thought about from this point forward - unless of course, there is a problem with it. All of the - Next Steps - the framing, the brick work, the flooring, the well designed...

Owning property in a state that you do not live can be tricky. Purchasing or selling property in a state you do not live can be even more tricky. If this is you - we should talk. The purchase or sell of real estate in Alabama is an easy task no matter where you live. The key is constant communication. This will ensure that your purchase or sell is as seamless as possible and also that either you get the...

Real Estate transactions come in many types. No matter what — any and every real estate transaction you are involved in should have at the focus — RELATIONSHIPS!!! It may be a first time home buying opportunity — it could be a vacation home — it may be a recreational tract of land, but no matter what — RELATIONSHIPS are key! You are getting ready to make a move and equally important, AN...

While being a first time homebuyer can be a nerve racking event - home ownership is one of the most rewarding opportunities in life. For many reasons yes - but primarily - you are now building equity in yourself rather than paying for someone else's mortgage and giving them the equity/profit every month.Where do you start? 1.) Contact a local mortgage lender and get pre-approved. This will give you an...

Activities to Avoid when you are looking to purchase a new home 1.) Applying for New Credit - Once you have begun the preapproval process for a home mortgage - applying for new credit can temporarily lower your credit score and possibly affect your score to the point of not being able to qualify for what you previously did. 2.) Changing Jobs - Making an employment change during the mortgage lending process...