Our own Mimi Nolen recently sat down with Southern Living to talk all things home upgrades. When you're thinking about putting your house on the market, which ones pack a punch and which ones should you skip? Click the link below for Mimi's thoughts on getting the most value with your upgrades. https://www.southernliving.com/home-updates-that-are-not-worth-the-money-11924013

You may begin hearing more about something called "Beneficial Ownership Reporting" at closing, so we wanted to give you a simple, stress-free explanation of what's changing. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (passed by Congress in 2021), the federal government is working to prevent the use of shell companies in financial transactions. For those of you paying cash for properties involving LLCs, corporations, and some trusts, you may be asked for additional information about individuals...

Wondering how your neighborhood performed in 2025? Take a look at the data from 2024 to 2025 across Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, Forest Park, Redmont, Crestline Park, Mountaindale, and Crestwood. As a whole, Birmingham remained relatively steady with few major swings across the board. Some neighborhoods saw a dip in average sales price, which can be attributed to a lack of inventory. We're looking forward to a busy 2026, especially with the exciting drop in interest rates for buyers....