EXIT Realty has a international convention every year and they get better and better.  This is my 4th convention since joining EXIT Realty and each time I walk away with gold nuggets of information that help me grow to a new level every year and this year is no different. Each day starts off with amazing energy and ends with everyone being on such a high feeling of being able to take on the world that carries you all the way until the next convention.

I came to EXIT Realty in 2015, not really much by choice but because the company I worked for became EXIT Realty. I quickly realized this move was going to be one that will forever shape my real estate career.  I list and sell homes, I have a team called The Hulser Group with one team member names Kynan

Top 5 Home Design Trends of 2018

The current trends are all about utilizing rich color, maximizing texture and creating comfortable interiors you can’t wait to relax in. Use these trends to get inspired to makeover your home’s interiors and create spaces you love that also appeal to your personal style. Remember, if you plan to sell in the next few years, you may want to avoid doing anything dramatic and instead incorporate small changes that would appeal to buyers.

Why are these trends gaining popularity?

The underlying theme of these trends is creating a home environment you love; one that appeals to your emotions and feels like a retreat from the stresses of the world. Although the home is a place where you can relax and spend time

Are You Covered? A Homeowner’s Insurance Guide

No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer you peace of mind that you and your family will be financially protected if disaster strikes.

A homeowners insurance policy covers your home—as well as the belongings in it—in case of theft, accidental damage, or certain natural disasters. In fact, most financial institutions require that you purchase homeowners insurance before they issue a mortgage. While coverage varies, most policies also help to protect you from liability should someone

Top 12 Apps for Homeowners, Buyers, and Renters

More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a day.1 We check it while we’re waiting in line and during our leisure time, whether we’re scrolling through social media, reading emails or getting up-to-date on the latest news.

Smartphones are not only a useful tool for communication. With the following apps, you can get organized (whether you plan to buy or sell), save money, learn about the homes in your

Don't Replace Your Agent With The Internet

With the influx of new technology and web based solutions, it isn't a surprise that everything is moving fast into the era of the internet. From sites like Uber to Grubhub, we generally can pull up our phones or laptops to order what we want with ease. And with every industry being revolutionized by technology, the same methods are "attempting" to be applied to the real estate industry. 

We could all agree that the simplification of the process through paperwork would be much appreciated by agents and buyers/sellers alike; but the attempt of replacing

Exciting things that are happening in Overland Cove, a Woodland Home community! A new phase of 13 home sites that are ready to sell has just opened up! There are already lot deposits on 2 of them. We do not anticipate these to last long. We have several spec homes that are ready for purchase as well. Natural gas is now available!!! SO EXCITING! With all the new and exciting changes happening, now is the perfect time to come in for a visit, and get the ball rolling here! Feel free to give me a call or stop in. We would love to see you. 256-529-3925

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You are probably thinking spring and summer are the best times to buy a home.  Fall is a busy time for a lot of families, but why not shop for a perfect home while relaxing with your favorite pumpkin spice latte.  Today I found an article that goes over the top reasons you should buy a home in the fall.  ARE YOU READY?  Let's go!

Lower home prices, less competition, worn-out home sellers, the holidays are just around the corner, year end tax credits, more quality time with your Realtor, and home improvement bargains!  Check out this link to read more.  http://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/reasons-fall-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-home/

Also, another article talked about INTEREST RATES!  When looking to purchase buyers need to commit to a price they can

For those who are interested in starting a career in the Real Estate business, the effort, long hours, hard work, and challenge is well worth it! With a large family and full time job, beginning a new career was daunting.  My future broker at Exit Realty North suggested I try an online school, which proved to be exactly what fit my busy schedule.  With the online school, a series of slides and check point tests took me one lesson at a time until I had finally covered all the basics of real estate both for Alabama and for the National Exam. And there were lots of tests! But seeing where I missed questions helped me cover that material again and again.  The site had supplemental reading for math, law, and details about every topic.  Long hours of studying

WASHINGTON (January 28, 2016) — Pending home sales were mostly unchanged in December, but inched forward slightly, fueled by a large increase in the Northeast that outpaced declines in the other three major regions, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, crawled 0.1 percent to 106.8 in December from a downwardly revised 106.7 in November and is now 4.2 percent above December 2014 (102.5). The index has increased year-over-year for 16 consecutive months.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says contract activity closed out the year on stable footing but lost some momentum, except for in the Northeast. "Warmer than average weather and more favorable

I am sure, by now, you have heard about the tragic incident that happened to the Smallwood and Sokolowski families in New Market last week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends during this time. Communities from all over Northern Alabama have stepped up in a big way by collecting money and donations for this weekends Benefit Yard Sale at Riverton Elementary. We have already filled two rental trucks of items donated by residents in our communities. Not to mention there are a few more area businesses filled with more items that will be brought over on Saturday morning. If you would like to help out, either by donating items, money or your time please stop by. ALL of the money raised is going to support the families involved.