Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
BLOG provided by Keeping Current MattersIf you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’...
Housing Market Forecast for the rest of 2023
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HOUSING MARKET AVOIDS POST-PANDEMIC ‘CRASH’ DESPITE LINGERING CHALLENGES
BLOG provided by RESMedia: https://www.rismedia.com/2023/08/03/report-housing-market-avoids-post-pandemic-crash-despite-lingering-challenges/The housing market has gone through its share of changes in the past three years. While many reveled in the record-level sales...
How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates
BLOG written by Keeping Current Matters https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.comWhen you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans...
How to know if you are ready to buy a home
This is an informative BLOG by "Keeping Current Matters".If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale,...
Pricing Your House Right Matters!
This is an informative BLOG by "Keeping Current Matters".While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is...
Addressing TWO Home Buying/Selling Obstacles
This is an informative BLOG by "Keeping Current Matters". Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is...
Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
If you are thinking of purchasing a home this year, you are not alone. In today’s competitive market, when it comes to buying a house, you must have an “in it to win it” mentality. You need the right people on your team and the right leader in charge of your game....
3% vs. 5% vs. 7% – Navigating the Real Estate Math in Today’s Market
You may have heard that changing market conditions have created a seller's market that's forcing buyers to spend a lot of money. People in many areas are experiencing housing shortages that make the seller's market strong. When you don't have enough supply to meet...
Sell Your Home for Top Dollar With These 7 Tips
If you’re looking to sell your home soon, but have concerns about whether or not you’ll be able to get top dollar, you’re not alone.As of October 2022, nationwide home prices have fallen 7.65% since May highs and the share of homes having their price reduced grew from...
Top 5 Things to Know About Child Custody in Alabama
I’ve been helping people navigate child custody issues since around 2004 when I went into private practice after having been a prosecutor. There are some questions and concerns that come up in almost every consult I have with a parent needing answers or reassurance...
Christians in Conflict: Mediation/Christian Conciliation Option
A topic that is not discussed much in church is conflict between church members and between Christians. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 6 about lawsuits among believers in Christ. Paul admonished the Christ followers in Corinth for their lawsuits against one another,...
I’ve just been served with divorce papers! Now what?
Getting served with a summons and complaint for divorce can bring about a range of emotions. One of the prevailing thoughts however, is "now what?" What am I supposed to do now? What's next? How do I even respond? What am I supposed to do now?If you've never been...
What to Know Before You Go (see an attorney)
I have found that some people get intimidated by the mere thought of going to a lawyer. Some have bought into the notion that we're all ambulance-chasing leeches who only want your money. However, you may find yourself in need of an attorney one day. There are few...
The Loneliest Journey
I grew hearing stories of my great-aunt, Hazel. She died long before I was born, three weeks after giving birth at only 21. I was told my great-grandmother never got over it. I couldn’t understand. She had another daughter and eight grandkids. Why wasn’t that enough?...
Why Mediation in a Divorce
Mediation is the opportunity to focus on the future. How you got to the point of conflict is secondary to how you move forward.Webster defines mediation as “intervention between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation, settlement or compromise.” A mediator is a...
Parental Alienation
In my 18+ years of practicing law, I have never seen parental alienation as prevalent as it has been over the last 2 years.Parental alienation is basically when one parent attempts to turn the children against the other parent. This is accomplished through various...
Protection from Abuse
I was recently interviewed for a story on the local news regarding the denial of a petition for protection from abuse. The denial made headlines because the person who petitioned for the protection order was murdered, along with her new husband and their roommate, by...
Conflict resolution without lawyers
We live in a litigious society. As an attorney, that's good for business. However, litigation has never been a preferred way to handle conflicts. Sometimes it's absolutely necessary, others times it's not. There have been many clients whom I've counseled and advised...
Domestic Violence Awareness
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You might see purple ribbons hanging on doors, wrapped around trees, pinned to lapels, or displayed in other ways around town or on social media. The purple ribbons are meant to raise awareness to the problem of domestic...
What to Do When Quarantine is Beating Up Your Healthy Habits
Talk about Life Change! The whole world is going through a HUGE life change right now with the Coronavirus pandemic and quarantine. Our whole world has turned topsy-turvy. The sacrifice is worth it, though. Most of us are anxious for the health and safety of...
Take Care of Yourself with Telehealth
You Can’t Hit Pause on Your HealthWhen you have a big life change, you’re stressed and pressed for time. Unfortunately, your health care needs don’t stop. You still need physical therapy for your back. Your son still needs to work on his “t’s” with his speech...
Use these 4 spring cleaning tips as we head into warmer months
Thankfully – finally – there is light at the end of the tunnel for all of us suffering through the cold winter months, which means one thing: spring is right around the corner!Spring months means summer months aren’t far behind, that means it’s time to get a jump on...
Last Will & Testament: Yes, you need one
We, as humans, don't like to face our own mortality. Though we all know we will one day die, in our conversations we often refer to this inevitable event as "if something happens to me" rather than "when something happens to me". At some point, if we want to do what...
Get More From Your Kitchen Renovation
In addition to being one of the most popular renovations homeowners complete, the kitchen often nets the highest return on your investment (ROI) relative to other areas in your home. While many homeowners give the kitchen a minor update to keep it modern, others...
Benefits of Great Credit
Whether you want a loan to make a large purchase or you’re applying for a job, a high credit score may give you an advantage. It not only helps you secure a lower interest rate and save money over the life of your loans, it also demonstrates to lenders and potential...
Benefits of Debt Reduction
If you’ve set a goal to pay down your debt this year, you’re not alone. According to a study by NerdWallet, more than 40% of Americans have this goal in sight. Strategically reducing or paying off debt benefits your finances tremendously, but can positively impact...
“Macros”
As a Certified Health Coach helping clients understand the role of macros in the diet is important. Learning the correct balance for your body is essential. At Total Transformation Training we are here to help you achieve your goals. Not starve or eat weird yucky...
Tips for Seniors to Lose Weight & Healthy Heart
As our loved ones age, we encourage them to worry less and live more. That can mean traveling, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering, just to name a few. To enjoy an optimum quality of life, seniors also must make heart-healthy diet and exercise...
Q and A With the Pros: All About LASIK
If you have a vision problem you have probably heard of Lasik eye surgery. What is it? Apart from prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, Innovative Eyecare also offers LASIK co-management as part of our vision correction options. It’s a safe, effective and...
