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July 4th firework safety tips
Independence Day is right around the corner, and that means it's time to whip out the grill for that backyard barbeque. While the Fourth also normally means fireworks over the beach and the bay, the skies along the Gulf Coast will be dimmer this year than normal due to the cancelling of many city firework displays amidst social distancing concerns.
Handling the fireworks at home this year instead might seem like a way to keep the celebration going, but think twice. Fireworks are illegal in most incorporated areas in Alabama, according to AL.com, so you would need to ch...
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May 2020 Alabama Gulf Coast Market Stats
Alabama's Gulf Coast contains several real estate markets depending on location and price point – just to name a few factors. Even prior to the effects of COVID-19, different local markets experienced different demand and pricing fluctuations.
The graphic below shows real estate statistics for May 2020, the latest month available, showing how COVID-19 is impacting the Alabama Gulf Coast's real estate market.
Vital Signs provides a visual representation of what's happening in several local markets by showing you supply. The colored-coded numbers represent the absorption rate, the number of months it would take to sell...
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Looking for more business? Don't automate your client interactions.
You can have the best automated systems out there to stay in touch with your clients. Your clients can get an email from you every week and something in the mail from you every month. They can have your magnet on their fridge and your calendar on their desk at work.
And all of that is fantastic marketing. But do you know the best way to make yourself their trusted real estate advisor? Phone calls and in-person conversations (within social distancing guidelines) are the way to have a steady, sustainable income in real estate. They're vital components to creating and maintaining relationships, and to be authentic, they can't be automated.
Reluctance to make these calls is the downfall of many REALTORS®, who worry the...
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Making a move? Check out these tips.
Even in the midst of uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, summertime still means making a move for many Americans, whether it be across town or across the country. Regardless of whether you're planning to handle it yourself or hire pros, moving isn't easy, especially in the midst of a pandemic. Your best bet is having someone there to answer your questions, and that's where a REALTOR® comes in. While she won't be able to tell you which box your favorite set of bowls is in, a REALTOR® will have the contacts and experience needed to help make your move smoother.
Relocation Director
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Beat the heat this summer with 3 ways to cut summer cooling costs
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial kick off of summer and the official start, June 25, right around the corner, the days of sandy feet and sweet treats have arrived on the Gulf Coast—as has the heat and humidity that also love to call our area home.
Last year, Alabama's Gulf Coast saw 18 days with record highs, according to The National Weather Service. Who knows what this year will hold, but it shouldn't come as a shock that our area has the highest average residential air-conditioning expenditures in the country, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports. The summer months are going to put your air conditioner to work, raising your electric...
