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Bellator Real Estate & Development again ranks as a REAL Trends Nation's Best Brokerage
Bellator Real Estate & Development was included among REAL Trends Nation's Best Brokerages, once again ranking as the top independent brokerage along Alabama's Gulf Coast.
REAL Trends has been a trusted source for news, analysis and information about the residential real estate industry since 1987. Data used for their rankings is primarily based on the number of completed transaction sides (representing the buyer and/or seller at a real estate closing) and is documented by outside accounting firms and/or MLS reports.
Bellator, which closed 1,827 residential transaction sides in 2020, ranked 140th in REAL Trends Largest Independent Brokerages list, making them the only Alabama brokerage on the Gulf Coast and o...
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Spring cleaning? Consider clearing out the clutter
The azaleas are blooming and traffic is increasing, which means it's officially spring along Alabama's Gulf Coast! While that likely means taking the time do some cleaning, consider taking the time to do improve your home's flow as well.
Streamlining how you function in your home could mean moving to a new home or renovating your current one. But since it's always best to start small and then up the ante, consider decluttering your home and improving its organization as part of your spring cleaning this year.
Here are decluttering/organization DOs to help get you started:
- DO rearrange your décor accessories. It'll give...
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February 2021 Alabama Gulf Coast real estate stats
Alabama's Gulf Coast contains several real estate markets depending on location and price point – just to name a few factors. The graphic below shows real estate statistics for February 2021, the latest month available.
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 every home on the market in a particular price range if no others were added. If the market is moving quickly, the absorption rate will fall below six months of supply, and if it's more of a buyer's market, it will jump a...
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Staying Dry: Drainage Solutions for Your Yard
If you have issues with pooling water around your home from gutter downspouts or leveling issues, it can understandably seem daunting, but with spring just around the corner, now is the time to fix any drainage issues -- before we hit our wetter months along the Gulf Coast.
You will likely need some professional help at least in planning your drainage solution, but the time and costs of handling the drainage of your property now are typically a lot less than handling a flooding situation later.
The important thing to consider, especially in our area since it is prone to flooding, is where draining water is headed. If possible, it's best to direct it to an area where it can naturally percolate into the ground water instead of into...
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Real Estate Basics: How are REALTORS® paid?
Did you know that if you are purchasing a home that you typically do not pay your real estate agent?
Working with a REALTOR® can seem confusing, particularly when it comes to how the agent will be paid — and who will cover the cost. While your agent is there to guide you through the real estate process, sometimes it's difficult to even know what specific questions to ask. Check out the answers to common questions below so that you can approach buying or selling a home with confidence.
How much are REALTORS® paid?
REALTORS® are paid a commission onc...
