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Winterizing Your Home: A Guide to Preparing for Freezing Weather
As winter approaches, it’s crucial to ensure that your home is well-prepared for the challenges that freezing weather can bring. At The Alice Maxwell Team, we understand the importance of maintaining a comfortable and efficient home, especially during the colder months. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to winterize your... Read More
Home for the Holidays: Finding Comfort and Joy in Your New Home
The twinkle of holiday lights and the scent of fresh pine in the air signal the arrival of December, a month filled with warmth and celebration. If you've been contemplating a move or dreaming of finding your perfect home, this blog post is here to guide you through the unique opportunities and considerations of the real estate market during the festive season. Read More
Finding Home: A Thanksgiving Reflection on Real Estate
As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, Thanksgiving offers us a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives. One significant aspect that often takes center stage during this season is the concept of home. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ties between Thanksgiving and real estate, delving into the reasons... Read More
Hydrangea Memories
The Alice Maxwell Team LOVES hydrangeas! Their color varieties, fullness of blooms, and expansive size all work to make them one of the most perfect plants. The downside? The Alabama sun. However, with proper planting in areas of morning sun and ample moisture, this vintage plant can flourish in the Southern heat waves and become... Read More
Record Low Home Listings in May 2021
The numbers are in for the May 2021 Tuscaloosa housing market and just when you thought neither our Alabama summer or the real estate market could heat up any more, both tick up the thermometer. According to ACRE (Alabama Center for Real Estate), the Tuscaloosa housing market for May 2021 was record setting with a... Read More
Spring Tablescape Ideas
Spring and entertaining go hand-in-hand, especially in the South. We Southerners do not fair well in the slightest bit of cold weather and often take to hibernating as soon as the temperatures drop below 50 degrees. All the more reason that Spring breathes new life and fresh promises to our psyches as soon as the... Read More
5 Spring Spruce-Up Tips
Green grass and a blooming array of color announces yet another spring has sprung in the South. With the first crank of the lawnmower also comes a reminder of a few home maintenance to-do’s before you head outside for some fresh air chores. Change the interior air conditioner filter. These filters should be changed every... Read More
To Stage or Not to Stage? That Is the Real Estate Question!
To stage or not to stage? That is the true real estate question. Yes, you can pay someone or a company to stage your home when you are getting it prepared for the market; however, with a few simple steps, you can stage a gorgeous home for your future buyers. Remember you are preparing a... Read More
Who’s Ready for Color? Behr’s 2021 Color Palette Announced!
Out with the grays and in with the rays of earthy tones! Behr’s Canyon Dusk S210-4 expresses warmth and comfort in a time when we need it the most. This nod to a terracotta hue exudes coziness and “expresses a unifying desire to find solid footing on life’s journey, metaphorically connecting to the Earth, to re-establish... Read More
5 A-Team Tips for Getting Your Home Market Ready!
1.THINK mailbox! That is where your home’s showing to potential buyers really begins! How does the driveway or sidewalk in front of your home look? A simple pressure wash along with fresh mulch and plantings can work wonders to improve the curb appeal of your property. This simple step not only adds attractive value but... Read More