“Dream home” sounds cute… until budgets and interest rates show up. Here’s the real home-buying reality in today’s market—and how to buy smart now while building toward the dream later.

No, real estate agents aren’t trying to make you pay more for a bigger commission. Here’s how commission really works, what agents actually net after expenses, and why a good agent cares more about your long-term outcome than a few extra bucks.

I’ve told clients “no” more times than I can count—and they’ve thanked me afterward. This is what an honest agent protects you from when stress, pressure, and buyer burnout start messing with your decision-making.

One bad real estate experience can leave a bad taste—fast. But one agent doesn’t represent an entire brokerage, and this breakdown will help you choose a Realtor based on standards, ethics, and how they actually operate.

A rare opportunity to step inside one of Alabama’s most iconic century-old homes — the Historic Gay House of Ashland. Explore its preserved character, unique architecture, and rich local history in this in-depth feature.