Mother’s Day is this weekend and there are plenty of ways you can celebrate Mom in and around Montgomery this year!  If you’re looking for a special way to show your mother some love and appreciation, check out the following events happening on Mother’s Day in Montgomery! ___________________________________________ Mother’s Day at the Zoo Sunday, May 12 – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum 2301 Coliseum Pkwy Montgomery, AL Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, May 12. All Moms receive FREE admission, so make p ..read more

3191 Thomas Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106 MLS# 556412 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths | 3,589 Square Feet | Edgewood Stunning Edgewood home has only been owned by two families! Traditional elegance with grand curved staircase and large living spaces are now combined with updated fixtures and contemporary style living. Current owners love entertaining neighbors and friends in the oversized dining room, bright cheery sunroom, and extensive yard and gardens. Main floor has two powder rooms for convenience, and a cozy den/study with fireplace. Retro kitchen boasts a new comm ..read more

Whether you are selling a home or buying one, you are going to want to know the value of the home so that you can determine selling price or if the sale price is appropriate. But what you may not be aware of is that there are 3 different types of home values. It may be confusing to you when trying to determine what the true value of the home is. Let us break it down for you so that you will understand the 3 types of home values and what they mean. ASSESSED VALUE The assessed value is the assigned dollar value of your home used by local tax assessors to determine property taxes. Tax assesso ..read more

Even during the spring, people spend a lot of time indoors. And while it is important to spend time outside to get fresh air, you may want to do something to improve the quality of the air IN your home. If you enjoy gardening, you don’t have to limit it to outdoors.  There are lots of houseplants that will aid in the removal of pollutants floating around your home. English Ivy Used as a houseplant, this elegant beauty is excellent for removing harmful chemicals that can be found in the home. It will grow in full shade to full sun, so you will have lots of flexibility in placement. With ..read more

When you are considering the purchase of a new home, one of the first things to think about is if you will be able to get a mortgage loan. At the start of the home buying process, you will hear terms like “pre-qualification”, “pre-approval”, and “conditional approval”. If you are not familiar with these terms and their meanings, it can add to the already stressful process of entering the housing market as a buyer. While all these terms may sound similar, they are not the same. Pre-qualification, pre-approval, and the conditional approval letter share common characteristics, but they occur at ..read more

128 High Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 MLS# 554749 5 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 3,980 Square Feet | Downtown Montgomery   Amazing investment opportunity in Montgomery's Downtown District! This stately home built in 1900 is zoned for multi-use and is located within Walking Distance to the Equal Justice Initiative and Montgomery's Downtown Entertainment District. Recently renovated for an Airbnb. Professionally Designed Floor Plan (including furnishing ideas/suggestions) and a List of Improvements can be found in Supplements. Special features include soaring ceilings, original archi ..read more

Spring has arrived and with the weather warming up, now is the time to start sprucing up your yard for curb appeal. Here are some tips for how to rid your yard of that wild, unattended winter look and replace it with a space that is sure to impress! Send Winter Packing Pull out your rake and remove all the debris of winter. Leaves, pinecones, sticks etc. are not appealing and ridden your yard of all that mess will have it look tidy in no time. Declare War on the Weeds Weeding is no fun, but it’s a necessary part of maintaining your lawn and garden. Taking the time to clear your yard of wee ..read more

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner and many people enjoy spending time outdoors to savor the warmer weather. Unfortunately, there are some not-so-pleasant aspects of spending time outside such as bugs, rain, and hot, humid days. Whether you have a deck, patio or simply a great yard, the following tips will help make the time you spend outside more comfortable in any situation: BUGS Yuck. Whether you are hosting an alfresco dinner party or simply trying to relax with a good book on your deck, nothing will send you running back inside faster than nasty, annoying bugs.  If ..read more

728 E Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106 MLS# 553557 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,880 Square Feet | Cloverdale This pristine Cloverdale Idlewild beauty has only had 2 owners! The large front porch welcomes you and your guests inside where you are greeted with hardwood floors, high ceilings and arched doorways, and original sconces. Living area with ventless fireplace and a gorgeous limestone mantle, large formal dining room, sunroom with wall-to-wall windows and brick floors and open eat-in kitchen with vintage built-ins. Master bedroom with private bath. Great attic storage, and ..read more

Deciding whether to buy a home is a big deal, especially for military families who may only live someplace for a short period of time. If you are in the military and are thinking about buying a home, here are some important things to take into consideration: RESEARCH It’s important to start researching the area where you will be moving long before your moving date. Check out real estate listings online. Have a list of wants and needs prepared to help narrow down the types of homes you’re interested in viewing. Pay particular attention to houses in the neighborhoods you’re interested in to see ..read more