Birmingham Blog
Posted in
Selling a House
on February 14, 2024
Code violations are especially common in older houses in Birmingham and can result in fines and serious problems when selling. The county specifies the Birmingham building codes and keeps a close watch on work permits and code violations. The good news is that you can sell your house if it has code violations; however, you […]
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Posted in
Selling a House
on November 10, 2023
Real estate fraud may be more common than you think.
Real estate transactions in Birmingham are a complicated endeavor, and scammers can make it even trickier.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 13,600 people were victims of real estate fraud last year. It’s easy to be deceived unless you know what to […]
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Posted in
Market News
on October 18, 2023
Real estate laws vary from state to state. Alabama is one of the few states that have a “caveat emptor” rule. Caveat emptor is Latin and translates to “buyer beware.” According to RocketMortgage.com, “The short list of states that lean toward caveat emptor is Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, North Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming.
Caveat emptor […]
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Posted in
Selling a House
on August 15, 2023
Downsizing in Birmingham is a common option for many retirees. Usually, your children are gone from the house by the time you retire, and there’s no longer a reason to own such a large place that requires expensive maintenance, high utility bills, and exorbitant property taxes. Retirement is a time to relax, enjoy life, […]
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Posted in
Market News
on July 26, 2023
According to Redfin, “The Birmingham housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in Birmingham receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 40 days. The median sale price of a home in Birmingham was $205K last month, down 3.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Birmingham is $121, down […]
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