Fall is in the air. It has been down right cool the past few mornings. Which got me to thinking about letting you know how to get your home ready for the cooler/cold weather that will eventually come, even in Alabama.

I recently read this article about grandparents moving to be closer to their grandkids. I think it is a great idea! What do you think? During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That’s because it…

October 6– Alabama National Fair-Montgomery October 12– Ghouls Night Out-Wetumpka October 13– Hocus Pocus in Pratt Park- Prattville October 14– Cooking on The Coosa MacDown- a macaroni and cheese contest benefitting the Family Sunshine Center- Wetumpka Around the World Octoberfest- Tallassee Alabama Cotton Festival- Eclectic October 15– Bark in the Park- Montgomery October 21– Angel…

Those of you who know me, know that I am an avid reader. I read all genres. Christian, fiction, nonfiction, mystery, some love stories, not my favorite, and anything else that just really catches my interest. I only recommend to others the books that I’ve found moving or thought-provoking. And this is one of those…

This is a very common questions that can cause lots of discussion and varying opinions. But, in most cases, you do have to probate the will in order to sell property. Because this is such a common problem, I have been doing some research. This is only research and help from ChapGPT. I am not…

If you are thinking about selling your home, then you’re probably considering what you need to do to your home to get it ready for the market. You probably have a rough understanding of the things that can impact the value of your home, including your home’s condition, age , and location. But have you…

I was asked this question recently so, I took a moment to think about it. There are so many places where one can go a little bit wrong or horribly wrong when winging it through a real estate transaction. Please seek expert help. *Probate the Will– I feel like I have said this a dozen…

By Clare Trapasso Sep 25, 2023 EnvelopeFacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterest Lately, the housing market just seems to defy logic. Mortgage rates refuse to come back down, contrary to the predictions of experts. Home prices continue to rise despite those high rates. And all of those forecasts of more homes coming on the market? In more than three years, it…

Crisp fall air is here this week. It feels great! Get out and enjoy it. Who knows how long it will last? Fourth summer may be just around the corner. We are decorating our homes and businesses for fall. That means that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I may have made a big leap…

This blog is from KCM. Keeping Current Matters. A real estate web site. If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you’re also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit…