In most cases, holding the estate sale and major cleanout before the home is photographed and actively listed makes the selling process easier. That doesn't mean the real estate process has to wait until the last box is gone. If you're preparing to sell a longtime family home in Central Alabama, ... Continue Reading » about Should I Have an Estate Sale Before or After I Put the House on the Market?
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6 Signs It’s Time to Downsize in Central Alabama
If your home is taking more time, money, or energy than it gives back, it may be time to consider downsizing. Maybe you have rooms you rarely use. The yard feels like another job. You're tired of maintaining a large house, or you're starting to wonder why so much of your money is tied up in ... Continue Reading » about 6 Signs It’s Time to Downsize in Central Alabama
Selling a House With Multiple Owners in Alabama? Check the Title Before You List
Quick answer: If an Alabama property has more than one person on the deed, especially when the owners are unmarried, divorced or one owner has died, consider requesting a preliminary title search before putting the property on the market. Finding an ownership problem early may prevent a delayed ... Continue Reading » about Selling a House With Multiple Owners in Alabama? Check the Title Before You List
Should I Sell My Home in Central Alabama Right Now? Here is What the Market Says
By Julie Holdsambeck | Associate Broker, eXp Realty | Central Alabama Updated Spring 2026 The short answer? For most homeowners in Central Alabama right now, yes, this is actually a pretty good time to sell. But "pretty good" doesn't mean the same thing for everyone, and the real ... Continue Reading » about Should I Sell My Home in Central Alabama Right Now? Here is What the Market Says
Selling an Inherited House in Alabama: Taxes, Stepped-Up Basis and What Heirs Should Know
Quick answer: Alabama does not currently impose a separate state inheritance tax or estate tax. Simply inheriting a house generally does not create taxable income. However, federal and Alabama capital gains taxes may apply if the inherited property is later sold for more than its adjusted tax ... Continue Reading » about Selling an Inherited House in Alabama: Taxes, Stepped-Up Basis and What Heirs Should Know
Renovate or Sell As-Is? A Decision Guide for Inherited and Downsized Homes
Quick answer: For most inherited and downsized homes, small cosmetic updates (paint, fixtures, flooring refresh) tend to pay for themselves at resale, while large renovations (full kitchen or bathroom overhauls, additions) usually don't—meaning a light refresh plus an as-is-adjusted price often nets ... Continue Reading » about Renovate or Sell As-Is? A Decision Guide for Inherited and Downsized Homes
